Reopening!
The men's dormitory awakens
On Friday, 3 April 2026, the curtains will open. The beds will be made once again. The Mannenzaal, a special heritage location in the historic city centre of Amersfoort, will reopen to the public after a thorough renovation. From that day onwards, voices from the past will take you back to the lives of former guests.
From that moment on, you will step into a place where the past is not silent. Here, voices from the past will take you back to the lives of former guests. A space full of memories will take on new meaning.
A space with memory
The Mannenzaal, built in 1531, is part of the centuries-old St. Pieters en Bloklands Gasthuis. With 22 original box beds, this room is unique in Europe.
When you enter, you notice it immediately: this is not a set. This is real. You see where the men slept, lived and spent their days.
And if you wish, you can even experience what it was like to sleep in one of these specially prepared box beds.
Stories that come to life
From June 2026, you will be able to discover the personal stories behind the box beds using augmented reality (AR).
On Saturdays, you can also meet the role players from the Living History Foundation. They will take you back to the guest house around 1900. As residents of that time, they will tell you about their work, their concerns and their hopes.
Come and experience how the Mannenzaal is reawakening.
Frequently asked questions
Visitor Information
This is the only medieval guest house in the Netherlands that has been preserved, including its interior. Here, you can still imagine how the residents must have lived. Initially, the guest house was only intended for the sick. Later, it became a guest house with separate sections for women and men. The Men's Ward and Chapel of the St. Pieters- en Blokland Guest House were already in use in the 15th and 16th centuries.
Volunteer
We would love to! We are looking for volunteers for Hospitality & Supervision. You can find the vacancies here.
Visitor information
We are open: Tuesday to Sunday | 12:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Closed on Mondays
During the holidays, our opening hours may vary: New Year's Day Closed | Easter Sunday & Monday: 12:00 AM - 4:00 PM | King's Day: Closed | Ascension Day: 12:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Liberation Day: 12:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Whit Sunday & Monday: 12:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Christmas Day: Closed | Boxing Day: 12:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Parking
• No parking spaces in front of the building; nearest car park: Stadhuisplein, Stadhuisplein 4, 3811 LM Amersfoort
• No disabled parking spaces available in front of the building
• Need to drop someone off at the entrance? This is possible. Please contact the Museum Flehite reception at least one hour in advance, but preferably a day in advance: 033-2471100. Or apply for the municipal exemption well in advance via GPK.
Entrance
• Level differences present (height differences)
• Solution:
o ramp
• Entrance is accessible to wheelchair users
• Doors do not open automatically
• Hinged doors
• Reception desk not adapted
Accessibility within the building
• No thresholds inside
• Sufficient space to manoeuvre, walkways at least 120 cm wide
• Wheelchair ramp available at the entrance
• The floor is an old-fashioned tiled floor, uneven, but suitable for wheelchairs
• The mezzanine is only accessible via a spiral staircase. This is not accessible to people with reduced mobility or in a wheelchair
Accessible toilet
• 1 accessible toilet
• Cleaned daily
• Door width: 84 cm
• Toilet
• Space to the left of the toilet: 52 cm; to the right of the toilet: 54 cm | In front of the toilet: 115 cm | Depth of toilet: 55 cm
• Area: 2.38 m²
• Toilet seat height: 44 cm
• Grab rails available: no
Presentation and information
• Exhibition texts are clearly legible (contrast and font size)
• Objects and texts are at an accessible viewing height
• Reflection in display cases is limited
• Audiovisual media are provided with subtitles (where possible)
• Alternative information is available (e.g. audio commentary or explanation by staff)
• Staff can offer assistance
Other facilities
- Assistance or guide dogs are welcome upon presentation of an assistance dog or service animal identification card.
- Free entry for a companion
- No automatic doors
- No audio support
- Pictogram Museum Card: A pictogram museum card is available at reception. This is intended to help visitors who use supportive communication enjoy their visit to the museum more fully and feel more involved.
A tool to help you express what you think of your visit to the museum and how you experience it.
Entrance tickets can also be purchased in the Men's Hall. Please note that payment is only accepted by card.
Contact information:
Email: info@mannenzaal.nl
Address: Westsingel 47, 3811 BB Amersfoort
Phone: Museum Flehite: 033-247 11 00
Admission prices: Adults €6 | Children up to 18 years Free | Student card €5 | CJP €3 | With a Waterlijn/Keilijn ticket
€3
Accessibility:
Public transport: From Amersfoort Central Station, take city bus 1, 2, 3, 4, or 7. Get off at the Stadhuis stop. From there, it's about a 5-minute walk via Molenstraat and Westsingel.
Prefer to walk? The distance from the station is 1.2 km (approximately 14 minutes).
Note: Amersfoort's city center is car-free. Parking is available nearby at the Stadhuisplein parking garage and the St-Jorisplein parking garage.
More detailed information can be found on our website via the Plan your Visit button.
Yes, that's possible. In the Men's Hall, the past and present are connected.
The curriculum is tailored to primary and secondary education and is a collaboration between Living History and NEOS Cultural Education. You can find detailed information by clicking the "School Visit" link at the bottom of the page.
Via social media and/or by emailing info@mannenzaal.nl. For practical questions, you can also call the Museum Flehite reception during opening hours: 033-2471100
Activities and News
The Mannenzaal will reopen to the public on 3 April 2026. Plan your visit and discover this special place in the heart of Amersfoort.
