General Information

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Museum Het Valkhof is located next to the

historic Valkhofpark, in the old heart of

Nijmegen. The museum offers you three

exceptional permanent collections:

Archaeology, Ancient Art and Modern Art.

Each year the museum organises several

stimulating temporary exhibitions plus

(children’s) activities for you to participate

in.

There are unique pieces to see, from

prehistory through the Roman era and Late

Middle Ages to the twentieth century right

up to the present. The Archaeology perma­

nent collection lets you experience the life of

legionnaires and civilians in Roman times. In

the halls of Ancient Art, paintings, prints,

sculptures and crafts give a view into life in

the Kingdom of Nijmegen. In addition, the

museum’s permanent exhibition represents

Modern Art, mostly Dutch, up to Pop Art, so

evocative of the sixties, and Contemporary

Art.

Its contemporary, characteristic museum

building is an architecturally prominent

design by Ben van Berkel. The architect has

set an imposing facade onto the Kelfkens­

bos.

Museum Het ValkhofInside, the rooms are charming and graceful,

creating a feeling of sophisticated light and

space. A monumental staircase leads you to

the light and spacious exhibition halls.

In the cosy Museum Café you can process

all your impressions and enjoy a nice lunch

or a cup of fresh coffee and homemade

cakes.

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Modern ArtFrom Pop Art to contemporary expression

The highlight of the Modern Art collection

is the evocative art movement Pop Art, with

emphasis on its Dutch representatives, such as

Woody van Amen and Gustave Asselbergs.

Pop Art came out of the sixties of the last

century and its tradition visibly continues in

contemporary visual culture. There is also

a great deal of attention to the expressive

painting of the eighties and nineties of the 20th

century. The renewed attention to figu rative

representation is also regularly discussed.

Photo aboveRuud van Empel, World # 7, 2005 Photo leftGérard Garouste, Le Nid Dans La Tête, 1995 - 1996 Photo rightPanamerenko, Mock-up, 1985

Highlights of the Modern Art collection

What you should absolutely not miss in the

Modern Art collection are several prominent

works by Dutch and foreign artists, such as the

embroidered photo works by Berend Strik, the

‘Machines’ by Shinkichi Tajiri, ‘Mock Up’ by

Panamarenko and ‘Le nid dans la tête’ by

Gérard Garouste.

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ArchaeologyDiscover the stories of the past!

The diverse Archaeology collection tells us

about the Prehistoric, Roman and Middle Ages

in Nijmegen and Gelderland.

In Roman times, Nijmegen (Noviomagus)

was the first and most important city in our

country. The numerous finds from this period

therefore form the core of the presentation

and put you in touch with the soldiers and

civilians who lived here then.

Marvel at the equestrian helmets with their

inscrutable facemasks, the monumental

limestone pillar gods from the time of Emperor

Tiberius (14-37 AD), the bronze portrait of

Emperor Trajan (98-117 AD), the silver cup

(kantharos) of Stevensweert, a masterpiece

of ancient goldsmithing, and through many

precious holdings of bronze and glass.

Treat yourself to a journey through the Roman

Empire on the more than three-metre long

‘map of Peutinger,’ of which the museum

possesses a copy of the first printed edition

from 1598. >

Photo aboveA bronze portrait head with the features of the Emperor Trajan, from the Rhine near Xanten, circa 100 AD.

Photo rightSatyr cup, detail of a bronze jug, Herwen-Bijlandse Waard, 1st century AD.

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Gelders Archaeological Centre ‘Museum G.M. KAM’

In the Gelders Archaeological Centre ‘Museum

GM Kam’ you can find information about the

archaeology of Nijmegen and Gelderland. In

this building the museum houses a major

archaeological library and the archaeological

collections of Museum Het Valkhof and the

Provinciaal Depot voor Bodemvondsten (the

Provincial Excavations Depot).

Address

Museum Kamstraat 45, Nijmegen

Phone (024) 360 88 05

Open every Thursday from 1 pm – 5 pm

and by appointment, admission free

> Many exceptional archaeological finds come

from graves. This is the case for the remains of

two Celtic chariots from Wijchen and Nijme-

gen, once the proud possessions of a local

ruler in the Iron Age. The grave of a Frankish

horseman from Lent dates back to the Early

Middle Ages (7th century). He is buried in full

regalia, with his two swords and his horse in

full harness.

G.M. KAM Ceramics Room

On the ground floor is the G.M. Kam Ceramics

Room, which is named after collector and

museum founder Gerard Kam (1836-1922).

Here you will find a wide selection from the

museum’s rich pottery collection, which was

largely collected by him. The collection covers

more than 4,500 years, from circa 2600 BC up

to the beginning of the 20th century.

Photo leftThe Kantharos of Stevensweert, Stevensweert, late 1st century - middle - 1st century AD.

Photo rightSilvered face helmet, from the Waal at Nijmegen, second half of 1st century

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Paintings, silver, medieval images:

the extensive collection of Ancient Art tells

stories about the history of Nijmegen and

the region.

Nijmegen has a special history and is known

as the oldest city in the Netherlands. The histo-

ric Valkhof, a stone’s throw from the museum,

was occupied by Frankish kings and the dukes

of Guelders after the Romans and Batavians.

In their environment a thriving city grew,

full evidence of which can be found in the

museum.

The Valkhof has also inspired many artists,

such as he famed monumental canvas of

seventeenth-century master Jan van Goyen.

The picturesque surroundings of the city still

captivate artists.

Ancient ArtArt and culture from the oldest city in the Netherlands

In the nineteenth and twentieth century,

painters like Jan Toorop and B.C. Koekkoek

came to the City on the Waal.

Photo aboveJan Weissenbruch, the old port with its Bottle Gate, circa 1850

Photo right Jan van Goyen, View of the Valkhof Castle, 1641

Photo bottom rightThe Nijmegen owl,1580 - 1590

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Take a look in the prints gallery

The prints gallery is a special room dedicated

to small presentations from the more fragile

collection of works on paper. In the gallery you

can relax and enjoy these prints and drawings.

Peace of Nijmegen Room

The Peace of Nijmegen Room introduces

you to a special story from Nijmegen and

European history: the Peace of Nijmegen.

Nijmegen was the political centre of Europe

from 1676 to 1679. Negotiations on ending

several European wars were held in the city.

The ambassadors of the European powers in

Nijmegen expected that the locations where

the negotiations were to be held would match

their high profile. To provide the negotiation

rooms with appropriate decoration, two sets of

tapestries were hastily bought from the

famous studio of the brothers Michiel and

Philippe Wauters in the city of Antwerp, then

the centre of tapestry-weaving. As of 2010,

one of the two sets can be seen at Museum

Het Valkhof on a rotating basis.

Henri Gascar, the signing of the peace treaty between France and Spain on 17 September 1678

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Algemene informatie

Services

The museum shop

In this gift shop in Nijmegen you’ll find all

kinds of (art) books and catalogues correspon-

ding to the collections and temporary exhibi-

tions. There are also maps, original toys and

special gifts: from replicas of historical and

archaeological glass objects to DVDs. In the

museum shop there are also numerous wal-

king maps with routes through the city and the

surroundings of Nijmegen on sale.

The Museum Café

In the attractive Museum Café you can enjoy

coffee and tea, delicious assortments of cakes,

Belgian chocolates, soft drinks or an aperitif.

There is an attractive lunch menu, inspired by

the temporary exhibitions. When the weather

permits, the doors to the terrace under the

chestnut trees are opened. You will have views

of the sculptures in the backyard of the

museum. For the children there is a special

corner with art books and games. The Museum

Café is open Tuesday through Sunday until

2:30 pm.

Lunch 12 pm – 3 pm.

Tip!

The Museum Café offers free use of the Wi­Fi

network for laptop, mobile phone or tablet.

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Business arrangements

The museum has excellent facilities for

exclusive business arrangements, outside

the usual opening hours. From team training,

brainstorming sessions, product presentations

to networking events, we make it all possible.

If you’d like, you can combine your business

meeting with a tour of the museum.

For more information please e-mail us.

E-mail zakelijk@museumhetvalkhof.nl

Panorama of the museum gallery

Group visits

For groups, the museum organises guided

tours and special arrangements. For infor-

mation and reservations, please e-mail our

public affairs department.

E-mail publiekszaken@museumhetvalkhof.nl

Reservations can be made up to 14 days in

advance.

Disabled persons

The museum is accessible to visitors with

limited mobility. Lift and wheelchairs are

available. The auditorium has a ring route.

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Algemene informatie

For children

Roman workshop

Valkhof Junior

In the colourful Roman and medieval scripto-

rium workshop, children from 7 to 12 years get

to handle real museum objects themselves.

For example, they can examine the skeleton of

a Roman horse or decipher famous calendar

plates. Open from 1 pm – 5 pm every Sunday

and daily during school holidays. Valkhof

Junior can be booked on weekdays for school

classes.

Education

The museum offers a varied program for

elementary and secondary education.

Projects are developed with the collections

and temporary exhibitions. For information,

reservations or the special folder with the

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Celebrate your birthday at the museum!

Looking for another way to celebrate your

birthday? Then come to Museum Het Valkhof

with your friends and set off on an exploration

party in the museum! There’s no party without

food and drink, so there’s no lack of cake and

lemonade in the Museum Café for your party.

curriculum you can phone the public affairs

staff directly (Tuesday to Friday 10 am – 1 pm).

Phone (024) 360 88 05

E-mail publiekszaken@museumhetvalkhof.nl

In the museum’s cinema you will go see a

movie. A museum guide will take you on a

journey through time. Then you can all head

off to Valkhof Junior. In this colourful lab you’ll

discover all about the Roman and medieval

times! Sign up via:

E-mail publiekszaken@museumhetvalkhof.nl

Medieval scriptorium

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First floor

Ground floor

Lower floor

G.M. Kam Ceramics Room

Peace of Nijmegen Room

Temporary exhibitions

Valkhof Junior

Services/other

Not accessible

Elevator

Archaeology

Ancient Art

Prints gallery

Modern Art

Temporary exhibitions

Not accessible

Elevator

Museum Café

Terrace

Shop

Library

19th-century icehouse

Patio

Auditorium

Charlemagne Room

Spaces for museum activities

Services/other

Not accessible

Elevator

Entrance/Exit

Gallery

The Association of Friends of Museum Het

Valkhof is formed by a group of individuals

and institutions that wish the museum well.

The association supports the museum in

various fields. For example, purchases for the

collection funded by the association through

the Guyot Foundation, the association brings

out publications in the series Museum Pieces

and she recruits volunteers for the museum

shop.

As a member of the Association of Friends

of Museum Het Valkhof you have free

admission to the museum (except in special

supplements), you receive a newsletter four

times a year and you can participate in a

varied program of cultural activities.

For more information about the Friends

please visit the website of the museum or

contact Marc Hendrikse.

Phone (024) 360 88 05

E-mail vrienden@museumhetvalkhof.nl

Friends of Museum Het Valkhof

Jan Willem Pas (1765-1839), detail of silver cake basket, loan from the Guyot Foundation

Information

Museum Het Valkhof

Kelfkensbos 59, 6511 TB Nijmegen

PO Box 1474, 6501 BL Nijmegen

Phone +31 (0) 24 - 360 88 05

Fax +31 (0) 24 - 360 86 56

E­mail info@museumhetvalkhof.nl

Internet www.museumhetvalkhof.nl

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Tourist tips

Museum Het Valkhof is an ideal base for sight-

seeing tours, shopping, biking or strolling

through the Ooijpolder on the quay. There are

numerous museums in the immediate vicinity

and just across the German border.

VVV Rijk van Nijmegen gives you information

about the many possi bilities.

Phone: 0900 - 112 23 44 (€ 0,45 per minute) or

www.vvvnijmegen.nl.

Museumtickets

Ages 19 + € 8,00

6 ­18 years old € 4,00

Family ticket (2 adults + max 3 children) € 20,00

CJP, Culture Card, students € 4,00

Groups from 15 persons € 5,50

Up to 5 years old gratis

Museum Card (MK) gratis

Friends of Museum Het Valkhof,

Rembrandt Members gratis

ICOM gratis

Hours

Tuesday to Sunday: 11 am - 5 pm.

Open on Mondays in the shorter holidays

(not in the summer), both Easter, both Whitsun,

2nd Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve. Closed other

Mondays, Queen’s day (30th of April), Friday from

the beginning of the Four Day Marches Nijmegen,

1st Christmas Day and New Year. You can always

find the latest information on the website.

Accessibility

Museum Het Valkhof is about 5 minutes away

from Nijmegen Central Station with more than

10 bus lines. For current information please call in

The Netherlands 0900 - 92 92 (€ 0.70 per minute),

or visit www.9292ov.nl. There is a car park

(Kelfkensbos) in front of the museum.

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