Culture in Delfzijl
With its rich cultural history, Delfzijl is perfect for experiencing rural social history of the Netherlands. Visit one of the mills, take to the MuzeeAquarium or climb the dyke and take in the monument for Ede Staal. Explore the history of this great place.
MuzeeAquarium
With their special combination of cultural-historical and natural history collection and aquarium, the MuzeeAquarium guarantees a lovely outing. Explore the marine life of the Wadden Sea and the North Sea and see the extensive collections of items from the Delfzijl and the region’s countryside, culture and history. Contemporary and surprising, it’s fun for people of any age.
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Maigret in Delfzijl
Picture the year: 1928, the year in which author Georges Simenon bought a boat and sailed through France, Germany Belgium and the Netherlands. During his journey, he used everything he saw underway in his novels and detectives. In 1929, he discovered a gap in his cutter and hurried to the nearest harbour: Delfzijl. The repairs to the ship caused too much noise for him to write, so Simenon had an old barge pumped empty to create a new office. With just one chest to sit on and another for his typewriter, in a mere five days he wrote the novel that heralded the creation of his most famous character, Maigret, in ‘The Strange Case of Peter the Lett’.
Monument Ede Staal
Ede Staal (1941-1986) is without doubt the most famous of Groningen singers. Having lived all over the province, he eventually died in Delfzijl. In 2001, a statue was unveiled on the Delfzijl dyke in honour of him. A stainless steel band coils around the column, on which the lyrics of 'Credo - Mien bestoan', are inscribed (Creed – my existence); one of his best-known songs.
Adam mill
The Adam is a flourmill in Delfzijl at the Molenberg square. Adam was initially located near Bedum, close to the Eva mill. After WWII , the mill fell out of use and was sold to the municipality of Delfzijl in 1954. The lower part of the mill is now an exhibition space.
Theater de Molenberg
The hospitable Theater de Molenberg theatre has developed into the main cultural location in Delfzijl and the region. Staging over one hundred performances a year, artists such as Bert Visscher, Youp van ‘t Hek and Tineke Schouten – not the least of names in the Netherlands – are regulars at this venue. Naturally, there’s also place for less well-known talents and amateur and school performances. They also feature films, and spaces for meetings, courses, congresses and much more. In short: the Molenberg is the place to be for a lovely night out.
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't Hoeske van opoe iet
‘t Hoeske van opoe Iet is a museum in the heart of Delfzijl. Immerse yourself in nostalgia in the seven beautifully designed rooms where an extensive collection is displayed: from traditional costumes from various regions in the Netherlands, antique toys, washing and ironing utensils, medical antiques, kitchen antiques and special items. You’ll also find a nursery where you can learn all about births in the past.
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