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Saturday October 17th
Lecture
14:30
until
16:00
hour
How natural is our food?
From fire and fermentation to nourishment for people and the planet
On Saturday, October 17, at 2:30 PM, Museum Village De Locht is organising an interesting lecture to mark World Food Day.
Many people value natural food. But what does “natural” actually mean? Not everything that comes from nature is edible, healthy, or safe. That is why humans have been processing their food for thousands of years. We cook, grind, and ferment food to make it better and safer to eat. Vegetables, fruits, and grains have also changed over the centuries due to human choices.
In this lecture, Gerben Straatsma takes you on a journey through the history of our food. Using both familiar and surprising examples, he illustrates how food and food processing have evolved. Along the way, he poses questions such as: what can we learn from the past? And does the distinction between natural and unnatural help us make good choices?
The lecture concludes by addressing a topical question: can the ‘Schijf van Vijf’ (Wheel of Five) and the internationally renowned Planetary Health Diet help us eat more healthily while also taking better care of the planet?
A fascinating lecture on food, agriculture, health, and the future of our planet.
Free admissions.
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Sunday October 18th
Theme day
Mushroom day
Come and taste mushrooms at Museum Village De Locht. In addition to standard button mushrooms, we introduce you to other, lesser-known edible varieties. What do they look like? What do they taste like raw? Come and sample them at “Het Steeltje,” the restaurant in the Mushroom Pavilion. There, we also showcase a wide range of mushrooms and share information about their cultivation, growth, and growing medium.
It is fascinating to see how a product you buy so often at the supermarket actually grows. There is plenty to do today. Children can pick their own mushrooms. Buy mushrooms via the auction clock. Listen to the lively music of the singing group ‘Vur Mekaar’. Enjoy our homemade mushroom soup or the ‘Burgundian-style mushrooms’ at Restaurant ‘de Hoeve’.
Mushrooms can be used in a wide variety of dishes. They are playing an increasingly important role as a meat substitute. However, their production serves other purposes as well, such as the manufacture of medicines. The mycelium, the underground network of filaments, is even used to create an alternative to animal leather. It can even be used to make a coffin!
Mushrooms played an important role in this area. Many residents earned their living in mushroom cultivation. This was home to the knowledge centers for research and education. You can find everything about the cultivation and processing of mushrooms in the Mushroom Pavilion on the museum grounds.
Come to De Locht on October 18th. Fun, informative, and educational!
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Sunday October 18th
Children's activity
11:30
until
15:30
hour
Crafting mushrooms
Among our volunteers is an enthusiastic group that regularly organises craft activities for children on Sunday afternoons – LochtKids. They come up with craft projects that make the greatest possible use of natural materials and scraps, much like families used to do in the past.
The theme of the craft project often relates to the time of year—such as autumn or Christmas—or to a regional tradition, like the *kroedwis* in August, the *palmhöltje* at Easter, or a beet torch for St. Martin’s Day. Today, on Mushroom Day, we are going to make mushrooms.
We use egg cartons to make the caps and twigs for the stems. Cutting, painting, gluing, and working with a glue gun, we do it all here, of course under the guidance of our experienced volunteers. You’ll be amazed at the wonderful things children can create!
Make something beautiful of it, bring autumn into your home.
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Sunday October 18th
Live music
13:30
until
16:00
hour
Vocal group Vur Mekaar
The vocal group Vur Mekaar from Asten consists of about 10 singers. Using backing tracks, they perform a selection of traditional Dutch sing-alongs, flower power, old country songs, and German hits from the 70s.
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Tuesday October 20th
Children's activity
10:00
until
16:00
hour
Spotlight on
Inspired by this year’s Children’s Book Week theme, “Spotlight On,” we are organising a fantastic activity during the autumn break: an exciting scavenger hunt that crisscrosses the museum. Come to Museum Village De Locht and search for the hidden spotlights. There are also questions and challenges included for older children. It’s an activity that will keep you entertained for hours.
Simply follow the instructions in the scavenger hunt booklet you receive at the ticket counter upon entry. At the bottom of the page, you will find a designated spot; write down the letter corresponding to the indicated color. If you follow the sequence in the booklet, the solution to the scavenger hunt will reveal itself.
For whom? For primary school-aged children. When? From Tuesday, October 20 to Thursday, October 22. Scavenger hunt and activities from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is a break for volunteers from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.; the scavenger hunt continues as usual, but there are no craft activities during that time.
A fantastic activity for children during the autumn break! Come and join in.
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Wednesday October 21st
Children's activity
10:00
until
16:00
hour
Spotlight on
Inspired by this year’s Children’s Book Week theme, “Spotlight On,” we are organising a fantastic activity during the autumn break: an exciting scavenger hunt that crisscrosses the museum. Come to Museum Village De Locht and search for the hidden spotlights. There are also questions and challenges included for older children. It’s an activity that will keep you entertained for hours.
Simply follow the instructions in the scavenger hunt booklet you receive at the ticket counter upon entry. At the bottom of the page, you will find a designated spot; write down the letter corresponding to the indicated color. If you follow the sequence in the booklet, the solution to the scavenger hunt will reveal itself.
For whom? For primary school-aged children. When? From Tuesday, October 20 to Thursday, October 22. Scavenger hunt and activities from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is a break for volunteers from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.; the scavenger hunt continues as usual, but there are no craft activities during that time.
A fantastic activity for children during the autumn break! Come and join in.
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Thursday October 22nd
Children's activity
10:00
until
16:00
hour
Spotlight on
Inspired by this year’s Children’s Book Week theme, “Spotlight On,” we are organising a fantastic activity during the autumn break: an exciting scavenger hunt that crisscrosses the museum. Come to Museum Village De Locht and search for the hidden spotlights. There are also questions and challenges included for older children. It’s an activity that will keep you entertained for hours.
Simply follow the instructions in the scavenger hunt booklet you receive at the ticket counter upon entry. At the bottom of the page, you will find a designated spot; write down the letter corresponding to the indicated color. If you follow the sequence in the booklet, the solution to the scavenger hunt will reveal itself.
For whom? For primary school-aged children. When? From Tuesday, October 20 to Thursday, October 22. Scavenger hunt and activities from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. There is a break for volunteers from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.; the scavenger hunt continues as usual, but there are no craft activities during that time.
A fantastic activity for children during the autumn break! Come and join in.
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Sunday October 25th
Chapel concert
14:30
until
16:30
hour
Alegría & Trio Meviano
Vocal group Alegría presents a program full of joy, remembrance, and reflection with beautiful polyphonic singing. Together with the classical Trio Meviano, an atmospheric concert is created featuring light classical music, opera, operetta, and ballads.
For this activity a separate ticket is required.
€13,50
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Sunday October 25th
Live music
13:30
until
16:00
hour
Ensemble 4You Meerlo
The quartet consists of 3 wind instruments and a double bass. They play with an orchestra band. The repertoire is called “Unterhaltungsmusik”, in most cases of German origin; but they also play pop music. The audience appreciates the music as cheerful music that makes one happy.
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Sunday November 15th
Chapel concert
14:30
until
16:30
hour
Toesjee
Toesjee is a vocal group from Central Limburg with its own distinctive sound. With special arrangements by Tjeu Geelen, they perform a varied repertoire with influences from Ireland, Latin America, and other parts of the world. Music that touches and connects.
For this activity a separate ticket is required.
€13,50
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Annual calendar
April 12th
Black smith day
April 26th
Asparagus day
May 3rd
Spring day
June 21st
Summer fair with “Leef”
July 11th and 12th
Medieval Weekend
July 15th
LochtKids: Experience the Middle Ages
July 22nd
LochtKids: clogs day
July 29th
LochtKids: Crafts-do-day
August 5th
LochtKids: Expedition Green
August 16th
Harvest day
September 13th
Potato day
September 27th
Flax and Wool day
October 18th
Autumn day
October 20th, 21st, 22nd
Children’s Book Week
December 12th
Christmas-Inn
December 19th
Christmas-Inn