Investigation into the provenance of museum collections in connection with the theft, confiscation and sale of objects under duress between 1933 and 1945.

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Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden

Groeneweg 1 8911 EH Leeuwarden www.historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl

Investigation results

None of the objects in this museum have problematic provenance.

Result of this investigation

The museum declined to take part in the investigation explaining that its collection consists largely of documentary material and no works of art.

About this museum and its collection

The museum presents the history of Leeuwarden and its surroundings. HCL preserves documents about Leeuwarden and Leeuwarderadeel, including archives, photos, prints, maps and architectural drawings. It also has an extensive library and a film collection. The municipal art collection is also managed by HCL, as is the nearby Pier Pander Museum and Oldehove.