A special piece of Limburg history: The Genneper House (Het Genneper Huys)

In the permanent exhibition "1641 - Experience the Siege’’ (1641 - Beleef de Belegering) we bring this ruin to life. Once a mighty fortress, The Genneper House played an important role in the Eighty Years' War. Due to its strategic location in the delta of the rivers Maas and Niers, it was besieged nine times in 50 years. 

While history books mainly focus on the lives of those who made history, this exhibition brings out the stories of the people. Together with MOXIE we designed and produced five audio stories and an animated film, supported by historical sources, paintings, prints and archaeological objects. Each side of the room is reserved for one character. Listen to the personal stories of Frederik Hendrik, the soldiers, peasants around Gennep, the Crosiers in the monastery of St. Agatha and the residents of Gennep. How did the siege affect their lives? 

Upon entering, young visitors are given their own shopping basket with mysterious objects. Their task is to deliver these items to the correct historical figures, while watching and listening to their stories. After all, the history of Gennep concerns young and old.

 

Location: Gennep’s old town
Client: Limburgs Museum + Gemeente Gennep
Spatial Design: MOXIE 
Concept Children's Route: Het Imaginarium
AV - interactives: MCW / creative agency 
Construction and realisation: Uittenbosch Interieur 
Hardware: EAVS
Photography: Luidspreker