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Located in a former prison this museum gives a peek into daily life in The Netherlands in the last century through hundreds of items. It is home to an impressive collection of objects from the 20th century that will appeal to both young and old. The location is such a great time capsule that accommodates not only the Museum of the 20th Century, but also a Cinema, a Brasserie and a Tourist Information Centre.
On top it offers a superb view of the old city Hoorn and the IJsselmeer - that bustles with pleasure boats, old Dutch barges and cruise ships in summer.
The best place of 2020 in the category History - awarded by your friends at Map Your City and our amazing community.
The 20th Century. A period in which our parents sat surrounded by orange and brown wallpaper around a fondue set, listening to ‘Dancing Queen’ by ABBA. In contrast, our grandparents decorated their living rooms with lace doilies and rubber plants. The Museum of the 20th Century (Het Museum van de 20e Eeuw) in Hoorn shows what daily life looked like in the last century through hundreds of items.
Museum with a fantastic location in a former prison on Oostereiland. Regular temporary exhibitions with themes especially for children. Hundreds of original objects from the 20th century.
