DIVE INTO
HISTORY
In the ‘Flipje en Streekmuseum’, the history of Tiel and the Betuwe region is showcased. Its most famous resident – Flipje – also finds a home here.
Welcome to the ‘Flipje en Streekmuseum’ in Tiel!
Here, you’ll discover the history of Tiel and the region, renowned as the center of the fruit-producing and processing industry. The museum narrates the tales of Tiel’s history, showcasing archaeological discoveries and excavations, providing an overview of the city’s evolution through the centuries. It’s also the birthplace of Flipje Tiel. The museum displays a significant portion of the Flipje collection.
Regional museum with a wide collection archaeology, artifacts, local history, and more.
The home of Flipje Tiel. Here, you can see the collection of Flipje booklets and all other Flipje products.
Educational center for children, where they can discover the rich history of Tiel and its surroundings themselves.
new exhibition “Flipje Remastered”
Flipje turns 90 on October 3rd. To celebrate this occasion, students from the Media Design department at ROC Rivor in Tiel have created new Flipje designs. These designs will be exhibited in the museum.
The exhibition opens on June 19th and can be visited from June 20th onwards.
Design Competition: ‘Make Your Own Flipje’
On October 3, 2025, Flipje turns 90! We believe this is the perfect moment to update Flipje for today’s times. You can help us with this. Join the design contest “Create Your Own Flipje.” Submit your design, and you might earn an honorary spot in the “Create Your Own Flipje” exhibition at the museum during October. An expert jury will select the most beautiful, best, fun, and surprising Flipje designs from all entries!
New Exhibition: ‘The Origins of Tiel’
In the early Middle Ages, Tiel and its harbor were the ‘Rotterdam’ of that time — a fascinating history.
New Exhibition: ‘Antiquity and Prehistory / Discoveries from the Dutch Stonehenge’
Visit the archaeological treasure trove of the Netherlands.
City Walks and City Tours
City walks and tours are organized by the Flipje and Regional Museum Tiel. Guided by an expert, you will be taken on a walk through the city, passing historical monuments, notable buildings, and beautiful spots. The guide shares the stories behind these places. It’s a fun and engaging way to discover what makes Tiel so special.
The city walks are organized once a month, and you can sign up for them individually.
City tours can be booked for groups at any preferred time during the museum’s opening hours, or outside these hours by arrangement.
OPENING HOURS
April 1st to October 31st:
Tue to Fri: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Sat and Sun: 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
November 1st to March 31st:
Tue to Fri: 1:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Sat and Sun: 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
The museum is closed on:
December 25th and 26th (Christmas and Boxing Day), December 31st (New Year’s Eve), January 1st (New Year’s Day), Easter Sunday, and Pentecost Sunday.
The museum will be open on Easter Monday and Pentecost Monday.
Admission Prices:
Adults: €9.50
Children aged 4 to 16: €5.00
Children under 4: Free
Admission with Museumkaart, Rembrandtkaart, or Icom card: Free
Our historic building
The building housing the Flipje and Regional Museum has a rich history. It was constructed in 1789 on behalf of the Groote Sociëteit, a Gentlemen’s Club founded in 1764 and the oldest surviving society in the Netherlands.
Before the construction of the building, the fish market had to be relocated to the other side of the square.
The society was established to review various newspapers and to discuss them in private circles.
Weekly meetings are still held, but the building is no longer owned by the Society. The Flipje and Regional Museum is now located there.
The building to the left of the entrance is the Water Gate, also part of the museum. This Water Gate was built in 1647 but was blown up by the Germans in 1944 to make it more difficult for the Allies to enter the city. It was reconstructed in 1979. Under the roof of the façade, the 17th-century coat of arms of Tiel can be seen.
