'The World of the Water Builders' Now Open
On Thursday, July 4th, we will officially open a new permanent exhibition in Caisson 3 of the Watersnoodmuseum! Welcome to ‘The World of Water Builders’.
Dykes, dams, and water barriers. Terps, sewers, and bridges. What do all these things have in common? They were once conceived, designed, or built by water engineers.
The Netherlands has a rich history when it comes to water engineering. In ‘The World of the Water Builders’, you'll get to know some of the greatest names in the field. You can also engage in the ‘DeltaDilemma’ game, where you’ll ponder the future of the Netherlands. Should we close off all waterways or leave them open? Should we adapt to the water or move to the sea? And is doing nothing an option as well?
Programme
The schedule for the opening of ‘The World of Water Builders’ is as follows:
- 14:30: Arrival
- 15:00: Welcome address by Siemco Louwerse, Director of the Watersnoodmuseum
- 15:10: Historian Adriaan Duiveman on the story of Johan van Veen
- 15:25: Koos van Oord and Andries van Oord on water engineering as a family tradition
- 15:45: Professor Bas Jonkman on contemporary and future water engineering
- 16:00: Visit to the new exhibition and official opening
- 16:30: Festive reception with culinary delights
- 17:30: End of the programme
