Bilzen (Brussels Morning Newspaper): Alden Biesen, a historic site in Flanders, attracts thousands yearly with over 250 guided tours and events like the Summer Opera. Director Patrick Cornelissen plans to enhance its educational offerings, focusing on the Teutonic Knights’ 800-year history.
Alden Biesen is one of the biggest heritage sites in Flanders, famous for events like the Summer Opera and the International Storytelling Festival. It has a deep history connected to the medieval Teutonic Knights. The Historical Study Centre Alden Biesen works to research and preserve important documents about this history, helping people learn about the Grand Commandery’s role in Europe. They want to make these records easier for everyone to access. Each year, Alden Biesen attracts thousands of visitors with more than 250 guided tours that share stories about the knights and the beautiful buildings on the site.
How will Alden Biesen engage visitors with new exhibitions?
Alden Biesen also has temporary exhibitions that show different parts of its history and culture. It has been said that these exhibitions with guided tours help visitors learn about the religious, social, and military history of the Teutonic Knights.
They mentioned that new plans will make the site even better for education by using modern technology and interactive displays to make the past more fun and easier to understand. As Alden Biesen adds more historical features, it will become an important place for culture and a key source of history for future generations. Patrick Cornelissen, the director of Alden Biesen, wants to focus on the site’s 800-year history and the important role of the Teutonic Order of Knights. Cornelissen said they want to make the museum more interesting and not just have paintings with text on the walls. They aim to attract young people, so they have hired two new staff members to help find fun ways to engage younger visitors.
