The Court of Netherlands

The museum was nice but staff was verry lazy and i didnt feel welcome at all.

A nice place, full of history of the Holland (pay attention: Holland isn't the same with the Netherlands). You have to take time to visit this one: a lot to see, read and meditate. The people that are working there are kindly and helpfull. They are expanding and sometimes we have beautiful expositions.

Very nice lay-out. It's mostly in Dutch but easily understandable. Lot's of interacting for the visitor. There is also a short film that explains the role of Dordrecht in the war againts Spain that is very nice.

If you want to know a little bit more about the history of the Netherlands or the history of Dordrecht in particular this museum is the place to be. It is housed in the historic district in Dordrecht in an early 16th century building that was once used as a place to stay by the various Princes of Orange Nassau during the 80 Years War in the 16th and 17th century. The building alone is therefore an interesting place to visit as history oozes from the walls. Its entree fee is very reasonable. The place has stairs but there is also an elevator in the center. There is also a little shop with a variety of books and toys. The basement deep in the bowels of the building features a chronological collection of various finds at and around the city of Dordrecht. The upper and middle floors house a good collection of historical artifacts, among them objects from the 80 Years' War. There is also an interesting, clever, albeit somewhat unusual reenactment of the First Meeting of the Free States of Holland back in 1572 playing every 15 minutes or so. it is certainly worth checking out. The interactive functions take a little effort to get into, as you have to 'register' before you enter and you need to find your registered name all throughout the museum to get extra background information. I have to be honest that after a few tries and being unable to find my name, I gave up. While there, do check out the recently unveiled statue of Willem of Orange in the street leading from the States Square (Statenplein) to the Hof to commemorate the First Meeting in Dordrecht.

Very interesting but it would be so much better with an audio guide.