Do you want to know how the people of Texel used to live? Step into the past and experience how the inhabitants of the island lived, lived and worked in other times! In two beautiful farmhouses in the picturesque village of De Waal, you will get a surprising and multifaceted picture of daily life on Texel in the past. Come close, empathize and reflect on the often hard work. Day in, day out, without facilities such as running water, electricity, telephone or a computer. A visit to Waelstee gives you an interesting insight into how things used to be, with perhaps even a touch of nostalgia for some guests. Texel has a rich tradition of craftsmen, such as the shoemaker, the painter and the scissor grinder. A craft is a skill in which manual work is central, often performed with simple tools and a great deal of attention to quality and detail. Discover more about these special professions from the past. There is also an exhibition by Texel artist Marja Dros. Opening hours: from 25 February to the end of October. Tuesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00. Sundays and public holidays from 13:30 to 17:00. Closed on Mondays. There are regular demonstrations of craft techniques and every Tuesday & Wednesday, from 14:00 to 16:00, the forge is in operation. The forging is demonstrated and explained. Prices: adults € 8.00 per person. Children from 3 to 12 years € 5.00. Children under 3 years free.