What is the Rijtuigenmuseum Valkenswaard?

Rijtuigenmuseum Valkenswaard is a transport and history museum located in Valkenswaard, Netherlands. The museum is dedicated to the history and craftsmanship of horse-drawn carriages and explores their role as a former primary means of transportation.

The museum is situated on the edge of the Malpie nature reserve, placing the collection within a natural landscape of heathlands, forests, and wetlands.

What is the museum about?

The museum presents a large collection of horse-drawn carriages dating mainly from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The collection includes approximately 1,800 to 1,900 carriages, illustrating different types, designs, and uses of carriage transport.

Through its displays, the museum highlights the technical craftsmanship, historical significance, and social role of horse-drawn vehicles in everyday life before the rise of motorized transport.

Where is the museum located?

The museum is located at Molenstraat 200, 5554 TT, in Valkenswaard, Netherlands. It lies near the Malpie nature reserve and is surrounded by scenic natural areas.

Who should visit this museum?

This museum is suitable for visitors interested in transport history, craftsmanship, and rural heritage. It may appeal to history enthusiasts, carriage enthusiasts, and visitors who enjoy combining cultural visits with nature-based surroundings.

Educational and cultural activities

The museum offers carriage rides led by a professional coachman. These rides can be combined with additional activities such as picnics, receptions, dinners, or barbecues.

The museum is open by appointment for groups of approximately 20 people or more, allowing for guided and organised group visits. Other educational programmes are not clearly specified.

Visitor information

Admission to the museum is free of charge.

Opening times are not clearly specified and visits are currently available by appointment only for groups.

The museum is not wheelchair accessible.

A café is available on-site.

Car parking and free Wi-Fi are not available.