Description

In human history, no new technology has so radically changed the daily lives of millions of people in such a short time as the application of electricity. To this stormy development, and its consequences for mankind, this museum gives attention.

Many, when hearing the name Electricity Museum, think of strictly technical stuff, interesting only to experts. Nothing could be further from the truth. Most of the museum focuses on the use of electricity in the household, from its first application some 100 years ago to the present day.

EERSTE ELEKTRICITYSCENTRALE IN NEDERLAND
On the ground floor, the first power station in the Netherlands has been recreated. It was located in Kinderdijk (near Rotterdam) and was commissioned in 1886. During the guided tour, this power station is in operation and the electricity generated is used for lighting in the museum.

RESTAURED STEAM DYNAMO
Also impressive is the restored steam dynamo dating from 1913. Also on display is a four-cylinder 20-litre (!) petrol engine from 1910 and many other old engines, DC machines, switchboards and old lights.
The fact that machines of this age can still be seen in operation is unique in the world.

ELECTRIC LIGHTING
On the upper floor you can see the first practical application of electricity: electric lighting. Exhibits include: arc lamps for street lighting from 1880; ornaments painted with Art Nouveau and Art Deco motifs; converted gas lamps from 1900; an Edison lamp from 1880 and the first light bulbs.

HOUSEHOLD EQUIPMENT
Electricity has become indispensable in the household in a very short time. Numerous appliances from the early days of the application of electricity are on display, such as the first iron, stoves, fans, hoovers and washing machines.

MORSE AND TELEPHONY
The history of telecommunications is shown on the basis of telegraph apparatus according to the Morse system and the first telephones.
These include both telephones, which worked with the intervention of a switchboard operator, and telephones from the early days of automatic telephony.

EXPERIMENT
Absolutely unique is the department where you can operate and study historical electrical equipment yourself. Examples: relays, electric fence devices, cinema lighting, Ruhmkorff's induction coil, and much more.

10.00:00
Reception with coffee at Restaurant "Rest a little", Apeldoornseweg 20, 7351 AB Hoenderloo. Ample parking is available. Mr Ritmeester (curator of the museum) will give a brief introduction

10.30 a.m.
Departure to the museum, Krimweg 21, 7351 AS Hoenderloo.
Guided tour, during which the historic Power Station will be switched on, an emergency power generator (petrol engine of 20,000 cc!) from 1913 will be demonstrated and a steam engine by Smit from 1915.
Then, under the guidance of the curator Mr M. Ritmeester, there will be the opportunity to experiment with various set-ups. At the end of the morning programme there will be a guided tour of the housekeeping department.

12.30
Lunch in Restaurant "Rust een weinig"

13.30
Continuation of the guided tour of the radio section with explanations and demonstrations

15.15
End of the meeting

SPECIAL NOTES
There is only room for 30 participants due to health and safety legislation concerning running machines. Interested parties must have a technical background in order to be able to follow the guided tour and explanation properly.
Registration will take place in order of receipt.

Location

Dutch Electricity Museum

Hoenderloo

Organiser

History of Technology

Histechnica

Name and contact details for information

Further information from Rob Lutke Schipholt at the e-mail address below.

renm-schipholt@planet.nl