Guided Tour North Caves incl. The Vault | Maastricht Underground
MaastrichtDiscover more of the famous North Caves; you will also visit national storage location no. 9, better known as the Kluis (the Vault).
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Built at the start of the Second World War, the purpose of this concrete bunker was to protect the Netherlands' most important art treasures from air attacks. About 800 artworks, including Rembrandt's Night Watch, Potter's The Young Bull, and Vermeer's Little Street, were stored here for three years. In the underground marl corridors, the air is chilly and damp. An ingenious climate control system ensured these delicate canvasses remained undamaged. In addition to the vault, you'll also visit the keepers' room, and the room used by the Dutch military police, charged with guarding the vault and the entrance tunnel. You'll also take a look at the technical room where the vault's climate was controlled. The guide will also entertain you with interesting anecdotes about the occupiers as well as the resistance. This is a short tour of a unique bit of heritage that offers a mixture of history, culture, and art.
When
- Daily until august 25th, 2024 at 15:45
- Every monday, tuesday, wednesday, thursday and friday starting from august 26th, 2024 until october 18th, 2024 at 15:45
- Daily starting from october 21st, 2024 until october 31st, 2024 at 15:45
- Friday the 1st of november 2024 at 15:15
- Every saturday and sunday starting from november 2nd, 2024 until december 22nd, 2024 at 15:15
- Every monday and tuesday starting from december 23rd, 2024 until december 24th, 2024 at 15:15
- Daily starting from december 27th, 2024 until january 5th, 2025 at 15:15
Prices
- Adults€15.25
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