Welcome to the De Proefkolonie museum in Frederiksoord.

Travel back more than 200 years in time, to the year 1818, and experience the story of Johannes van den Bosch and the first colonists who found a new future in the Colonies of Benevolence.

At this unique historical site, you'll follow in the footsteps of the first colonists and experience their unforgettable story through a unique multimedia journey through time. Fun for all ages!

From the museum, numerous walking and cycling routes invite you to discover the unique historical legacy reflected in the landscape, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021. Go on a discovery tour and see the colonial houses, the colonial church, the basket-making workshop, and the forestry and horticultural schools. A whole new world will open up for you!