Mission

Open Air Museum De Locht researches, documents and tells the story of human development on the barren sandy soils in North Limburg in the search for food, clothing and shelter.

Vision

By sharing and experiencing knowledge and stories from the past, we help to explain the present and inspire choices for tomorrow!

Ambitions 2026–2030: Innovation and growth!

We are evolving from a ‘classic open-air museum’ into an active heritage platform where history, education, and experience come together. This is based on four pillars:

We are detailing our ambitions in a 2026–2030 Policy Plan. For the planned innovation and growth, we are seeking appropriate funding.

View the summary of our 2026–2030 Policy Plan.