Another strong increase in visitor numbers

Our museum has once again had an excellent year. Thanks to effective marketing, regular television and radio advertisements, newspapers, magazines, social media, and of course positive word-of-mouth, more and more art lovers from all over the country are finding their way to us. Visitor numbers grew significantly once again. No less than 62,000 people visited our museum in 2019, an increase of 55% compared to the previous year! We also saw strong growth on social media. The number of followers on Instagram rose by 340 percent (to 1,360), and on our Facebook page we surpassed the milestone of 10,000 followers! Of course, last year would not have been such a success without the help of many parties, individuals, friends, and of course our volunteers. For this, we are very grateful!

In the new year, we expect further growth in visitor numbers. The exhibition Royal Light, which will run throughout the year, forms the main basis for this. The reception and initial reactions in the press are very promising. A wide range of media, including Herenhuis, Vorsten, Monumentaal, Libelle, Oranje Boven, Muze, Trouw, Omroep Gelderland, Reformatorisch Dagblad, and the television program Blauw Bloed, are paying attention to the exhibition. We are, of course, very pleased with this! In addition, we will be heard and seen on national radio and television throughout the year. 

Meanwhile, work continues behind the scenes to secure the necessary funds for the complete restoration of the Commanderij, the future home of our museum. The firm Koster van Lienen has created a new design that is even better suited to the expected future visitor numbers. We aim to start realizing (part of) this design this year. To this end, the old bowling alley will be demolished to make way for a new exhibition space. We will, of course, keep you informed.

To a prosperous and successful 2020!