About
What to expect
This opening is for adults or children who need a low-stimulus environment to enjoy the museum and castle.
It is quieter than normal and as many stimuli as possible are removed.
Emilia van Oranje Nassau, daughter of Willem van Oranje and sister of Stadhouder prins Maurits, once lived at Kasteel Wijchen.
In 1609 she and her husband Don Emanuel van Portugal became owners of the castle.
She sold her pearl earrings to have the castle rebuilt, and the outside still looks as Emilia had it built.
If you are good on your feet, you can climb the tower via narrow stairs and visit 3 floors to learn more about castles in Wijchen and the surrounding villages.
Families and children of every age are welcome.
- Ground floor: Trouwkamer
- Then cellars and first floor
- Learn about former castle residents
Dates
Questions
When does Low-stimulus opening start and end?
Low-stimulus opening runs Saturday, 21 November 2026, 18:00 until 20:00.
Where is Low-stimulus opening?
Low-stimulus opening takes place at Museum Kasteel Wijchen, Kasteellaan 9, Wijchen.
How do I book?
Book via the museum's ticket page:
What can I see during the opening?
On the ground floor you can see the Trouwkamer.
Then you go through the cellars and continue to the first floor.
There you learn more about former castle residents and their life at the castle.
Can I climb the tower?
If you are good on your feet, you can climb the tower.
Use narrow stairs to visit 3 floors.
You learn more about castles in Wijchen and the surrounding villages.
Kids
Getting there
Museum Kasteel Wijchen, Kasteellaan 9, 6602 DA Wijchen, Gelderland, NL
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