Historisch Centrum Limburg

The Historisch Centrum Limburg is a regional archive housing historical documents and collections in a monumental building on Sint Pieterstraat in Maastricht. It holds extensive records including photographs, building plans, construction files, and notarial deeds that document the region's past.

The institution was established in 1881 following the merger of the State Archives in Limburg Province with the Municipal Archives of Maastricht. This consolidation created a single repository for preserving and managing the region's historical records.

The center maintains extensive collections of photographs and building records that show how communities in southern Limburg developed over time. These materials offer insight into how people shaped and lived in this region across generations.

Visitors can access the study rooms on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10 to 17 to examine historical records and documents. Staff members assist with navigating the collections and locating specific materials.

During a renovation in 1994, a deliberate architectural crack was added to the wall displaying a Latin inscription. This symbolic gesture preserves the marks of time within the building itself.

Location: Maastricht

Inception: 1881

Part of: Historisch Centrum Limburg

Address: Oude Minderbroedersklooster, Sint Pieterstraat 7, 6211 JM Maastricht

Phone: +31433285500

Website: http://rhcl.nl

GPS coordinates: 50.84576,5.69283

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:24