The Culemborg orphanage is the oldest orphanage in the Netherlands built specifically for orphans. Between 1560 and 1952, more than 700 orphaned children grew up here. Since 1928, the city museum has also been housed here. Portraits of counts and countesses gleam, and silver bowls shine. But at the same time, you can hear the voices of the orphans, telling stories about their childhoods. The social story of the children growing up here and the historical story of the city form the common thread throughout your visit.