Tiel: river town, fruit and the story of Flipje
The regional museum links the Waal, trade, archaeology and the jam history of the Betuwe.
Tiel lies on the Waal. Visit Tiel describes the river as the basis for early trade and international contacts and calls the town one of the oldest in the Netherlands.
The Flipje en Streekmuseum shows the history of Tiel and the surrounding area. The museum refers to the archaeological finds at Tiel-Medel from 2016 and to the town as a trading place. The heavy damage during the Second World War is also part of its own story.
According to the museum, Flipje began as an advertising figure for the jam factory De Betuwe. The figure offers an entry into regional fruit growing and processing, for which Tiel is known according to Visit Tiel. The museum is housed in the monumental building the Groote Sociëteit.
The visiting address is Plein 48. Until 31 October the museum is open Tuesday to Friday from 13:00 to 17:00 and at weekends from 13:00 to 16:30. From November, different hours apply.
A ticket costs €9.50 per person and €5 for children aged four to sixteen. Holders of the Museumkaart, Rembrandtkaart and ICOM card have free entry. Booking is not necessary; tickets are available at the desk.
From Tiel station, the museum gives a walk of about fifteen minutes. For drivers, the visitor page points to, among others, the Westluidense Poort car park and the Poort van Santwyck car park.