Flipje is perhaps the most famous resident of Tiel. Originating in 1935 as an advertising medium and character for the Jam Factory De Betuwe from Tiel, Flipje quickly took on a life of its own. With books, keychains, cartoons, and much more, the museum boasts a fine collection.

Established in 1885 in Tiel, the company ‘De Betuwe‘, better known for Flipje and jam, initially operated as a vinegar factory under the name ‘De Haas’. It wasn’t until 1887 that the name ‘De Betuwe’ appeared. It became: ‘Nederlandsche Fabriek van Verduurzaamde Vruchten Maatschappij de Betuwe Tiel‘.

In the Style Room of the museum, you can admire exquisite examples of Tiel silver, such as special forks and spoons, bread baskets, tea caddies, and church silver. One notable piece is the silver tobacco jar in the Louis XVI style, crafted by the Tielse silversmith Adrianus van Oosterhoudt in 1784.

The museum houses a vast collection of paintings from different periods. Whether it’s from the Middle Ages like the triptych by Wellens de Cock (see photo), from unknown regional painters, or from the more renowned 20th-century painter Johan Ponsioen, you’ll find them in our museum.

In the Style Room, you can view a beautiful collection of Imari porcelain. This collection belonged to the doctor couple Hoogenboom. Imari porcelain is the European term for Japanese porcelain made specifically for the European market in the 17th century.

The Style Room contains many pieces of furniture donated to the museum by the Hoogenboom couple, along with the Imari porcelain. On the left, you’ll see a portrait of General Chassé. Beneath it are his sword and his famous decorations.

Tiel was rich in metalware factories such as Daalderop, Metawa, and Rio Tin. The museum boasts a large collection, some of which is displayed in the permanent collection. Additionally, it is showcased in special temporary exhibitions.

Roman-era Mars god.