Culture in Delfzijl
Delfzijl has a rich cultural history and is therefore certainly ideal for a cultural day out. Visit a windmill, explore the MuzeeAquarium or climb the dyke and admire the monument to Ede Staal. Here, you can experience history first-hand. Here, you’ll be absolutely delighted.
MuzeeAquarium
The MuzeeAquarium is a surprising experience. It offers a unique combination of a natural and cultural-historical collection, alongside an aquarium where you can observe marine life from the Wadden Sea and the North Sea. Discover the rich collection of artefacts from the natural, cultural and historical heritage of Delfzijl and the rest of the region. The museum is contemporary and full of surprises, enjoyable for young and old alike.
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Maigret in Delfzijl
In 1928, the writer Georges Simenon bought a boat. He used it to travel through France, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands. Along the way, he described everything he saw and incorporated it into a novel or a detective story. In 1929, he discovered a hole in his cutter and hurried to the nearest harbour: Delfzijl. The work being carried out on the boat was too noisy for him to write. So Simenon had an old barge pumped dry and turned it into a new office, with one crate to sit on and another for his typewriter. There, in five days, he wrote the novel that marked 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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Molen Adam
The Adam is a corn mill in Delfzijl, near Molenberg Square. Originally, the Adam stood alongside the Eva mill in the Bedum area. The mill fell into disuse after the Second World War and was sold to the municipality of Delfzijl in 1954. The lower part of the mill serves as 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. Spread across seven attractively decorated rooms, you can lose yourself in nostalgia here. The museum houses an extensive collection: traditional costumes from many regions of the country, antique toys, laundry and ironing equipment, antique medical instruments, antique kitchenware and unusual artefacts. There is also a recreated maternity room where you can see everything related to childbirth 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.
