Experience 'Het kleedje komt terug in het voorjaar': The Grand Tapestry Exhibition at Walburgiskerk

The Walburgiskerk is re-exhibiting 'het kleedje,' a 28-meter-long embroidered tapestry created between 1953 and 1959. The exhibition, running from April 9 to June 11, 2025, showcases the history of life on Earth as depicted in this family heirloom, made in the tradition of the Bayeux Tapestry.

Due to immense interest, 'het kleedje' (the little tapestry) will be exhibited again in the Walburgis Kerk from April 9 to June 11, 2025. This 65-year-old family heirloom, created by Albert Daan (design) and Tiets Daan-Stiemens (embroidery) between October 15, 1953, and March 1, 1959, is presented in the tradition of the Bayeux Tapestry. The tapestry measures 28 meters long and 45 cm wide, and it depicts the history of life on Earth, from the planet's origins up to contemporary history in the 1960s. A quote from Tiets' logbook highlights the joy and creative drive involved in its creation: '28 meters long, 45 cm wide, hanging on a rail against the wallpaper between the windows and the ceiling, designed and drawn by Albert, embroidered by Tietske with dmc thread on grey linen between October 15, '53 and March 1, '59 – that's the factual and exact data. How many sentiments would have to be converted into words to clarify all the joy and creative drive, inspiring activity, anticipation – and quiet happiness that accompanied the execution of this work!'

The page mentions that the exhibition is returning due to immense interest. Specific ticketing information, including prices or booking requirements, is not provided, but visitors are directed to a general 'visit' page for opening hours, suggesting it may be part of general museum admission or require separate booking details available elsewhere.