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Museum de Schat van Simpelveld

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THE MUSEUM

Meet Clara Fey and learn something about the life of the sisters and children in the “Haus Loreto” monastery.

THE EXHIBITION

Discover the beautiful art treasures that the sisters sometimes worked on for decades.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Are you visiting alone, with a group or with school? You can find all the practical information here.

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Welcome to the website of the museum de Schat van Simpelveld

In Limburg’s beautiful landscape, between the historic cities of Maastricht and Aachen, you will find the Museum de Schat van Simpelveld. This museum, located in a monumental convent, houses a large art collection. The museum’s collection of highly refined embroidery from the 19th and 20th centuries known as needle painting, ranks among the absolute best. In addition, the museum shows a splendid collection of paintings, golden chalices, wax figures and medieval sculptures. You will be given a glimpse of conventual life in the early 20th century.

Current

From Friday, October 10th to Sunday, November 16th, 2025, Simpelveld will host the unique photo exhibition F/16 – A View of the World. Twelve photographers, each with their own style and perspective, will share their personal perspective on the world around us. The festive opening will take place on Friday,

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SCHOOL GROUPS

We have developed several educational programs for school groups. Every program is a combination of discovering, experiencing and creating.  

Please book well in advance.

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