Maarten van Rossum museum, Zaltbommel, Renaissance museum building in Zaltbommel, Netherlands.
The Maarten van Rossum Museum is a building with stepped gables, tall windows, and decorative details located in Zaltbommel's city center. It houses exhibitions about the Bommelerwaard region's history and showcases works by illustrator Fiep Westendorp.
The building was constructed in 1535 by military commander Maarten van Rossum as his residence. It was later designated as a protected national monument of the Netherlands.
The museum displays works by illustrator Fiep Westendorp, celebrated for her children's book characters. Her creations have become part of how people connect to regional artistic traditions and childhood memories.
The museum is centrally located in the city and opens Tuesday through Sunday in the afternoon. Visitors should note it is closed on Mondays and parking near the building is limited.
Inside the museum, the working studio of illustrator Fiep Westendorp has been preserved, displaying her original drawings and personal items. This space offers a rare glimpse into her daily creative process.
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