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? Discover it for yourself in this family exhibition!
Meet the children who lived in a castle Wijchen, such as the large family of Emilia of Nassau and Emanuel of Portugal. But also discover what it was like to grow up as a child in the village.
Look, discover, and join in!
In the exhibition Princesses and Stable Boys: Growing Up in the 17th Century, the lives of children become tangible. Step into a box bed, take a fun photo with period clothing, and sit in an antique high chair. Admire genuine 17th-century objects that children used in their daily lives.
Come and experience for yourself what it was like to be a child in the 17th century!
Image: Johannes Verspronck, Dummy board depicting a sleeping boy in a high chair, 1654. Het Noordbrabants Museum, ’s-Hertogenbosch. On loan from the JK Art Foundation.
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