Discover the highs and lows in the history of Zutphen and the Achterhoek region at the Stedelijk Museum Zutphen. Descend into the vaulted medieval cellar and find out more about the turbulent history of the place that became the city of Zutphen. One major event in the city’s history was a Viking raid in 882, displayed here like a crime scene. Travel through time, from highlights like the Hanseatic era – when Zutphen gained the moniker ‘De Rijkste’ (the richest) – to lows such as the bloody Eighty Years’ War. Marvel at the splendor of the Guelders nobility, including the famous Zutphen silver, and see the destruction wrought by World War II.
Old, older, oldest
Stedelijk Museum Zutphen manages a wide-ranging collection of images and items. Some of the pieces in the museum are the oldest in the Netherlands, including a watch, comic book and photograph.
Silver is as good as gold!
Another unique collection is the Zutphen silver. The museum illustrates the skill and creativity of the Zutphen silversmiths. In other words, a visit to the Stedelijk Museum Zutphen is worth its weight in gold.
