Open Monumentendag (Open Heritage Day) 2025

Open Heritage Day 2025, Saturday 13th of September, in Alblasserdam will focus on the Huis van Zessen national monument. The day will be opened at 10:00 AM in the Council Chamber of the town hall by Huib van Eesteren, nephew of Cornelis van Eesteren. At 10:15 AM, he will then open a photo exhibition curated by the exhibition committee of the Historical Society of West Alblasserwaard. At 11:00 AM, two volunteers from the Van Eesteren Museum will give a lecture about Cor van Eesteren and De Stijl.

Children can participate in a creative workshop from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM.

Huis van Zessen will be open for viewing from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Volunteers will be on hand to give tours of the house. All activities are free of charge.

Major maintenance
Major maintenance has taken place in recent months. The roofing and zinc work have been replaced, the exterior has been painted in the colors and scheme designed by Theo van Doesburg, and the exterior walls have been cleaned.

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT
Open by appointment only:

contact@huisvanzessenalblasserdam.nl,
www.huisvanzessenalblasserdam.nl.
Address: West Kinderdijk 89
Alblasserdam
Tel.: +31 (0)78 6915239

Photo: Piet Gispen Photography