Amorfortia

Discover the city via the interactive scale model

Your visit begins at an interactive scale model of the city. Buildings, streets and special places light up as you discover how Amersfoort developed over the centuries. This immediately gives you a sense of the city and the stories that come with it.

Art, history and remarkable objects

From there, you step further into history. You see medieval objects that show how people lived and believed. You also discover how trade, governance and art transformed the city. Work by well-known Amersfoort artists such as Withoos, Van Wittel, Wolter and Jacob van Campen shows how much creativity has come from this city. You will also encounter remarkable objects, such as urns from burial mounds and the keys of Napoleon — objects that suddenly bring the history of Amersfoort very close.

Stories of the people who shaped the city

Amorfortia does not tell a single story, but instead shows how multifaceted Amersfoort has always been. From prehistoric to modern city life. You meet people who left their mark on the city. Like Lenaart Nicasiusz, whose courageous act saved the Lieve Vrouwetoren. And Margriet, the servant girl who found a statue of Mary. That discovery grew into the Miracle of Amersfoort and transformed the city into an important place of pilgrimage.

The darker side of history

The more difficult chapters of history also have their place. You pass the Galgenberg and see a door from the Dieventoren, once a prison. These places recall the harsh realities of the past. You will also learn about Amersfoort's history of slavery and its impact on the city.

A city of many different stories

Over the centuries, Amersfoort has continued to change. New residents brought stories, customs and perspectives, while other communities have always been part of the city. The exhibition therefore also pays attention to migration and queer history. You also meet present-day residents from the city's neighbourhoods — people who live, work and belong to Amersfoort today. In this way, Amorfortia shows that the city has always been made up of many different stories and people.

Discover Amorfortia in your own way

Whether you know the city well or are visiting for the first time, Amorfortia helps you to see Amersfoort with fresh eyes. You discover the city at your own pace, with interactive elements, paintings, objects and stories.