Culture in Delfzijl
Delfzijl has a rich cultural history and is therefore definitely suitable for a cultural day out. Visit a windmill, discover the MuzeeAquarium or climb the dike and admire Ede Staal's monument. This is where you experience history. Here you are soulful.
MuzeeAquarium
The MuzeeAquarium is a surprising experience. A unique combination of a natural and cultural-historical collection, with an aquarium in which you can see the sea life of the Wadden and North Seas. Discover the rich collection of objects from the nature, culture and history of Delfzijl and the rest of the region. The museum is contemporary and surprising, fun for young and old.
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Maigret in Delfzijl
In 1928, writer Georges Simenon bought a boat. With it, he travelled through France, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. On the way, he described everything he saw and turned it into a novel or a detective story. In 1929, he discovered a hole in his cutter and rushed to the nearest port: Delfzijl. The work on the ship causes too much noise to write. So Simenon has an old barge pumped out and makes a new office there, with one box to sit on and another for his typewriter. There, in five days, he writes the novel that is the birth of his famous character: 'Maigret and the unknown avenger'.
Monument Ede Staal
Ede Staal (1941-1986) is undoubtedly the best-known singer from Groningen. Ede lived in many places in the province and died in Delfzijl. As an ode to the singer, a statue was unveiled on the Delfzijl dike in 2001. Wrapped around the column is a stainless steel band with the text of'Credo - Mien bestoan', one of Staal's best-known songs.
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Mill Adam
The Adam is a corn mill in Delfzijl, near square Molenberg. Originally, the Adam stood together with mill Eva in the area of Bedum. The mill fell out of use after World War II and was sold to the municipality of Delfzijl in 1954. The lower part of the mill is an exhibition space for paintings.
Theater de Molenberg
Theater de Molenberg has become the most important cultural venue in Delfzijl and the region. Every year, more than 100 performances are staged here: from big names such as Bert Visscher, Youp van ’t Hek and Tineke Schouten to up-and-coming talent and numerous amateur and school productions. But you can also head to the Molenberg for a cosy evening at the cinema. In addition, they have spaces for meetings, courses, conferences and much more. And all of this with hospitality as their top priority. In short: you’re always in good hands at the Molenberg.
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't Hoeske van opoe iet
't Hoeske van opoe iet is a museum in the heart of Delfzijl. Divided into seven tastefully decorated rooms, you can wander through nostalgia here. The museum has an extensive collection: traditional costumes from many regions of the country, antique toys, washing and ironing utensils, medical antiques, kitchen antiques and special objects. There is also a maternity room where you can find everything about birth as it used to be.
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Amsterdam school
In the Oud-West district, west of the old vestinggracht in Delfzijl, you will find a special piece of architectural history. At the beginning of the 20th century, this neighbourhood was largely built in the style of the Amsterdam School. The characteristic brick houses stand out for their expressive shapes, ornate brickwork and rich details in the facades. Round lines, ornate entrances and playful window arrangements give the houses a distinctive look. Wandering through Oud-West is like making an architectural voyage of discovery along these striking buildings. A must for lovers of architecture and anyone who wants to look at Delfzijl from a different angle.
