From November 7, 2026
Princesses and Stable Boys
Growing up in the 17th century
What was it like to be a child in the 17th century? In this family exhibition, you will discover it for yourself.
You will meet the ten children of Emilia of Nassau and Emanuel of Portugal. They lived in the castle. But you will also get to know the children who grew up in the narrow streets of the village. Two very different worlds, one exciting time.
Touch history
Within the walls of the castle, you will see the items these children used every day:
- The rattle that went from hand to hand
- The wooden spinning top that swung across the market square
- The food that was on the table in the evening
- The woolen blanket you crawled under at night
You will discover how children lived and how they learned about the world around them.
For the whole family
In Princesses and Stable Boys, you experience history with your hands and eyes. Exciting, surprising, and sometimes very recognizable.
Come and see what it was like to be a child in the 17th century.
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