Hoogovensmuseum

The Hoogovensmuseum in Velsen-Noord tells the history of the Hoogovens steelworks, now Tata Steel. Volunteers use machines, objects, documents, photos and films to show how steel has been made here for over a century.

What can you expect at the Hoogovensmuseum?

• History: Hoogovens was founded in 1918. The museum is housed in the former pipe foundry of Koninklijke Hoogovens, just outside the Tata Steel site; the old cooling bath house is used as exhibition space.
• Experience: Containers house a mini cinema and a reconstructed workers' wash and changing room. You may touch many objects and try out old telephones and typewriters.
• Highlights: Highlights of the Hoogovensmuseum are:
  • The rudder of the Arosa Sun, the ship that housed Spanish and Italian Hoogovens workers.
  • The large machine hall with heavy historic equipment.

Practical information

• Opening hours: The museum opens on a few weekdays and when the Hoogovens steam train runs. Check the website before you go.
• Facilities: Accessible for wheelchairs and pushchairs, with free parking. Coffee or tea comes with the visit.
• Surroundings: From the North Pier you look out over the steelworks, the IJmuiden locks and the North Sea Canal.

The Hoogovensmuseum tells the story of steel, craftsmanship and the people behind the works.

Furthermore Hoogovensmuseum is near the following sights: Sea and Harbour Museum (±2,4 km), Heerenduinen (±2,8 km), Beverwijkse Bazaar (±3,3 km), Forteiland IJmuiden (±3,3 km) & Lichtbakkeet (±3,7 km).

For information

Buizenweg, Velsen-Noord
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