DAF Museum, Automotive museum in Eindhoven, Netherlands
Description
The DAF Museum in Eindhoven is an automotive museum spanning two floors with a collection of trucks, cars, and technical components. The exhibition traces engineering progress and vehicle development across different periods.
History
The museum was established after DAF's founding in 1928 and chronicles the transformation from a small trailer manufacturer to a major European truck producer. The collection illustrates how vehicle manufacturing and trade developed in the Netherlands.
Culture
The museum displays a reconstructed village square with the original forge and Hub van Doorne's office, allowing visitors to understand how craftwork and entrepreneurship were connected. You can also see personal objects and tools that reflect daily working life in the early decades of the company.
Practical
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday and visitors should allow enough time to explore both floors thoroughly. Information boards and guides are available to help understand the exhibits and navigate the building.
Did you know?
Some vehicles in the collection come from families of truck drivers who used their vehicles for decades. These personal stories show how important these machines were in the lives of ordinary people.
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