Het Gouverneurshuis
Het Gouverneurshuis (1592) is a jewel of a museum in the heart of the picturesque fortified town of Heusden, on the Meuse River. Imagine yourself in a world steeped in history and culture. Whether you are a history buff, love architecture or just looking for a quiet and inspiring place; the Governor's House in Heusden welcomes you!
A visit to museum Het Gouverneurshuis in Heusden means a trip back in time. The main house and the various outbuildings - such as the wine barn and the begging house - all tell their own story.
In the beautiful walled (neoclassical) garden with fragrant fruit trees and various herbs you can enjoy the oasis of tranquility. Order a cup of coffee/tea with a treat on the terrace or in the cozy museum café.
Curious? Then read this blog for e...
Het Gouverneurshuis (1592) is a jewel of a museum in the heart of the picturesque fortified town of Heusden, on the Meuse River. Imagine yourself in a world steeped in history and culture. Whether you are a history buff, love architecture or just looking for a quiet and inspiring place; the Governor's House in Heusden welcomes you!
A visit to museum Het Gouverneurshuis in Heusden means a trip back in time. The main house and the various outbuildings - such as the wine barn and the begging house - all tell their own story.
In the beautiful walled (neoclassical) garden with fragrant fruit trees and various herbs you can enjoy the oasis of tranquility. Order a cup of coffee/tea with a treat on the terrace or in the cozy museum café.
Curious? Then read this blog for a look at the museum and the beautiful garden.
TIP: City walk (with guide) & visit to Het Gouverneurshuis in Heusden (Group arrangement)
The arrangement includes:
- Guided city walk through fortified town of Heusden
- Coffee/tea with a 'Governor's Day' at the Governor's House
- Entrance and guided tour in the Governor's Mansion
Click here for more information and to book the group package.
Het Gouverneurshuislies along the following routes:
- Experience trail Spanish Stuffy (walking trail).
- Dike route from Doeveren to Oud-Empel (bicycle route)
- Bike and Food route east (bicycle route)
- Bike tour of dunes and fortress (bicycle route)
- Bicycle route Overdiepse Polder and Bergsche Maas (bicycle route)
- Canal Walk Heusden (walking tour).
- Heusden Fortress walk (hiking trail)
- Ommetje Herpt - Oudheusden (walking route)
- Ring dike of Heusden (bicycle route)
- Self-guided tour Heusden (walking tour)
- Scavenger hunt Heusden: boulder walking (walking route)
- City walk Heusden: walking through the inner city (walking tour)
- City walk Heusden: walking on fortifications (walking tour)
- Fortress to fortress: Geertruidenberg - Heusden (cycling route)
- Zuiderwaterlinie Stage 11 (hiking trail)
- Zuiderwaterlinie footpath (hiking trail)
opening hours
- Every Monday closed
- Every Tuesday closed
- Every Wednesday closed
- Every Thursday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
- Every Friday 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
- Every Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Every Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
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