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Merely the start

Immediately after the disaster, there was no discussion. The fear, pain, and grief were too overwhelming. Years later, memories resurfaced through commemorations and questions from grandchildren. For many victims, this was just the beginning of their emotional processing.

"At home, we rarely talked about it. I think my parents wanted to protect me."
Wouter Ouwens from Oude-Tonge

Address

Weg van de Buitenlandse Pers 5, Ouwerkerk

Opening hours

Open daily from 10:00 to 17:00. Between November 1 and March 31, the museum and bistro Vijfde Caisson are closed on Mondays.

On 23 and 30 December: open // On December 25 and January 1: closed