Van Wouw Museum
Museum type :
ARCHAEOLOGICAL

Established in :
1862

Holidays :
Sat&SunDay

Visiting Hours :
Tuesday - Friday 10:00 - 16:00.

Contact No :
(012) 460-7422

Location :
Pretoria , South Africa

Display Objects :

The museum displays documents, photos, paintings and tools,the exhibits are mainly bronze maquettes and casts of Van Wouw's sculptural work.




Description :

The Van Wouw Museum is a unique museum located in the Dutch city of Nijmegen. It was founded in 1952 and is dedicated to the life and works of the Dutch sculptor Henk van Wouw (1862-1954). The museum houses a large collection of his sculptures, sketches, drawings, and photographs.

The museum also showcases a variety of his personal items, such as his tools, clothes, and other objects that he used throughout his career. The museum also features a number of temporary exhibitions, which focus on the development of Dutch sculpture in the early 20th century, as well as the relationships between sculptors, writers, and painters. The museum also has an extensive library, which contains books, magazines, and other materials related to the life and works of Henk van Wouw.

The library also includes a variety of materials related to the history of sculpture in the Netherlands, as well as international artists who influenced van Wouw's work. Furthermore, the museum hosts a range of educational activities, such as lectures and workshops, aimed at students and the general public.