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Museum · Westerveld · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Museum De Proefkolonie in Westerveld

Museum De Proefkolonie is a museum in Westerveld, Drenthe. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. Within 90 m you'll find a bench.

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Museum De Proefkolonie in Westerveld

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The story

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Audio tour · Museum De Proefkolonie

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You're in Frederiksoord, in the south-west of the province of Drenthe, at the museum about the Colonies of Benevolence. It used to be called Museum De Koloniehof. Since 2019 it's been Museum De Proefkolonie, the Trial Colony Museum, in a new building in the south of the village. The old museum was on the east side.

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Opening hours and admission

Opening hours: Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00
Admission: Paid · Museumkaart valid
Wheelchair: Accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Museum De Proefkolonie open?

Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00 (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Can I get in with the Museumkaart?

Yes, the Museumkaart is valid.

Is Museum De Proefkolonie wheelchair accessible?

Yes, according to OpenStreetMap it is wheelchair accessible.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Museum De Proefkolonie, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.

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