About Us
The Natural History and Ethnographic Museum of Oudenbosch exhibits collections in the fields of nature, ethnography, geology and archaeology. Collections date back to the mid-nineteenth century.
the Museum is Located at Markt 30a (in the Gateway) and is Open on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday Afternoon from 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM. for Information about Group Visits (15 People or more) and School Classes: Send an Email to Groepsbezoek@Nvmoudenbosch.Nl.
The Building
The building is known as the Regina building and dates from 1882. In the facade on the Market side stands a statue of Mary with the inscription “”Regina Coeli””, which can be translated as queen of heaven. To improve access to the day school for external students at the time, a passage was made through the old Hembroeck warehouse on the Market.
In 1909 the Regina building was raised by one floor. This housed a large patronage hall and a drawing room. The hall could be divided into two spaces with a wooden wall and served the youth work in the parish. During World War I this space served as a recreation hall for the many soldiers who were quartered in Oudenbosch and at Saint Louis. Catechism lessons were given in the rooms under the patronage hall. Later these rooms were used as secondary school.
Around 1970 the upper hall of the Regina building was set up as a Natural History and Ethnographic Museum, previously housed in the Vincentius building. Later renovations ensured that the museum was expanded with the ground floor. The facade on the Market side was also restored to its former glory. In 2011 the Upper Hall was restored and returned to its former splendor. The hall breathes the atmosphere of the 19th century, partly thanks to the authentic display cases.
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