Visit the new Damien Museum with your class - educational offer for 3rd stage primary education and 1st stage secondary education

Father Damien (1840-1889), the greatest Belgian, lived two centuries ago. His message of connection, respect and solidarity across borders remains very topical. The renovated Damiaan Museum, a contemporary and interactive experience center, takes you in Damiaan's footsteps.

Damian behind

In Ninde - a hamlet of Tremelo - Jef De Veuster was born. As a visitor you suddenly end up in the living room of Damian's family. A little later you are in higher spheres. Jef chooses to become a missionary. He is given a new name 'Damiaan' and leaves as a missionary to the Hawaiian Islands. You follow him to the island of Molokai where he is committed to sick people, who are excluded and abandoned. Together with them, Damiaan is building a community in which no one is left out. You will get to know Damiaanactie, which today continues Damiaan's life's work and gives hope to millions of people with leprosy and TB. Finally, you can test how there is a Damian in each of us.

Lesson folder and workshops

The Damiaan Museum has a great and challenging program especially for students of the third grade of primary education and the first grade of secondary education that is in line with the attainment targets. The students discover the museum, the figure of Damiaan and the story of Damiaanactie thanks to numerous active assignments in the museum in which thinking, doing and experiencing are central. As a teacher, you will receive an extensive lesson folder in advance to prepare for and discuss the visit in class.

A visit with the class takes at least half a day, transport and visit included. The total cost price with lesson folder, material and guidance is 4 euros per student.

If you would like more information or if you want to make a reservation, please contact us at 016 53 05 19 or info@damiaanmuseum.be

ATTENTION: In these times of corona we would like to welcome you in safe conditions. We naturally comply with all safety regulations. During the preparation of your visit, we will inform you in detail about this.