Museum De Waag, Historical museum in Brink square, Deventer, Netherlands.
Museum De Waag is a three-story Gothic building with a stair tower, clock, and three small spires that dominates Brink square. Inside, it houses a collection of paintings and historical objects spanning different periods.
The building was constructed between 1528 and 1531 as a weighing house and served the city for over 300 years in that role. In 1915, it was converted into a museum to preserve and present the city's heritage.
The museum displays works by Dutch masters such as Gerard ter Borch II and Hendrick ter Brugghen. These pieces reflect the artistic traditions that shaped the city's cultural life over time.
The building is accessible by elevator for visitors with mobility needs and offers free audio guides. Its central location on the main square makes it easy to find and visit.
A copper cauldron from 1434 used to execute counterfeiters still sits on the building's exterior wall. The original was replaced with a replica in 2024 to protect this dark relic of the city's past.
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