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  • 5/5 Alina C. 1 year ago on Google
    Nu stiam de existenta acestui muzeu pana azi. Hendrick Hamel s-a nascut in 1630 in Gorinchem. A fost un navigator-explorator care a ajuns pana in Korea. Este un personaj istoric in scolile din Korea, copii de acolo invata despre el la orele de istorie. A scris o carte despre aceasta tara si astfel, a facut-o cunoscuta in Europa. Mi-a placut mobila veche de la parterul muzeului. La etaj se gasesc niste miniaturi despre ajungerea pe acele meleaguri si viata de acolo. Foarte interesant!!!
    17 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Miki L. 4 years ago on Google • 416 reviews
    Very interesting history about Hendrick Hamel and the korean culture!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 V P. 1 year ago on Google • 173 reviews
    Nice museum about the unknown Hendrick Hamel. Very nice to hear the history of this traveler. Nicely set up small museum and there is a cafe where you can drink coffee.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 FS Y. 2 years ago on Google • 225 reviews
    Many artifacts about Hendrik Hamel's voyage. One wonders how the future would have changed if trade was established between the two countries 400 years ago.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ron van der G. 3 years ago on Google • 216 reviews
    Small but nice museum about the travel adventures of Hendrik Hamel and the VOC. Good explanation and nice to be able to walk around a 17th century house. Nicely depicted connection between the Netherlands and Korea (now South Korea).
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Menno van H. 8 months ago on Google • 62 reviews
    I was here during the Gorinchem Cultural Sunday and had never heard of Hendrik Hamel. It was not a very large museum, but it was a very beautiful replica of the seventeenth century room. Impressive models about the story of the discovery of South Korea. Nice employee at the counter. If you happen to be in beautiful Gorinchem, it is definitely worth a visit.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 René de G. 1 year ago on Google • 224 reviews
    Nice and clear museum. With all the models and video images, it gives a clear picture of what happened to our Hamel. Affijn Gorinchem has a nice museum with history about the most famous Dutchman in South Korea.

  • 5/5 Donald H. 5 years ago on Google • 68 reviews
    An excellent, fascinating small museum dedicated to a little-known character from Dutch history. Well curated and with friendly knowledgeable staff. Highly recommended to anyone interested in the Dutch Golden Age, the Dutch East India Company, Korea, or incredible seafaring adventures.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ingrid van T. 4 months ago on Google • 87 reviews
    Beautiful, small museum with a cozy atmosphere. With one guide along the facts about Hendrick Hamel, the "discoverer" of Korea. Currently an exhibition of quilts made by members of the quilt association De Lingelappers. On display until March 16, 2024.

  • 5/5 Louis B. 1 year ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting museum about Hendrick Hamel who, as a sailor, was shipwrecked on the coast of Korea in the 17th century and was forced to spend years there. In fact, therefore, the founder of contact with Korea, which had been closed until then. Nice is the support of the exhibited by means of video and further background information via QR codes. Not yet affiliated with the Museumkaart museums, but they are in negotiations about it. (Original) Erg interessant museum rond Hendrick Hamel die als zeeman in de 17e eeuw door schipbreuk op de kust van Korea terecht kwam en daar noodgedwongen jaren moest doorbrengen. Eigenlijk daardoor de grondlegger van het contact met het tot dan toe gesloten Korea. Mooi is de ondersteuning van het tentoongestelde d.m.v. video en verdere achtergrondinformatie via QR codes. Nu nog niet aangesloten bij de Museumkaart musea, maar zijn daar wel over in onderhandeling.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joris V. 1 year ago on Google
    Zeer vriendelijke museum medewerker. Het was bijzonder interessant. De maquettes waren beeldschoon
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Toon van W. 3 months ago on Google • 37 reviews New
    Small but very nice museum with an enthusiastic host. It is advisable to read something about Hendrik Hamel in advance, preferably his journal.

  • 5/5 Aad Z. 2 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is right that Gorinchem is proud of its special resident, a very fascinating history displayed in a well-arranged way in a beautiful building. (Original) Terecht dat Gorinchem trots is op de bijzondere inwoner, een hele boeiende geschiedenis op een overzichtelijke wijze ten toon gesteld in een fraai gebouw.

  • 3/5 Hans W. 1 year ago on Google
    Tja, een wat rommelig overkomend museum met weinig echt interessante items. Het oude huis en de tuin erachter zijn op zichzelf wel sfeervol.

  • 5/5 Sarah C. 9 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    Sweet museum in the heart of Gorkum, extremely and informative friendly volunteer hosts

  • 5/5 Daniel K. 9 months ago on Google
    Heel leuk en interessant museum dat een inkijkje in de Nederlandse geschiedenis (en Koreaanse) geeft dat weinig bekend, maar veelbetekenend is. De museummedewerker was erg gastvrij en kon ons nog meer vertellen over de geschiedenis van Hendrick Hamel.


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