Time wears down hedge and stone.
In time they will say, ‘Here,
here once Hofwijck stood,
now rubble, weeds and soil,
And once Hofwijck will stand,
still prospering in dignity’
yes, dignity, if ever a worthy product of my hand
the years hath endured and age hath overcome.

(Hofwijck, lines 27-32)

Hofwijck Society

The Hofwijck Society was established in 1913 to save Hofwijck from becoming a condemned building. A year later the Society was able to purchase the estate. Through extensive restorations in the 20th century - the last one taking place in 1995 - the house has at last been restored to its old glory. The Society's objective is to maintain Hofwijck as a historical monument and to deepen the scope of knowledge about Huygens and his family while making it available in the museum.

If you feel an affinity with our cause, you can support us by becoming a member of the Society. The membership fee starts at € 20.00 per year. Benefits of Hofwijck Society membership include receiving the Society's newsletter ‘De Pratebank’, discount on concert tickets, invitations to talks and other events.

Please make donations payable to the following account:
Postbank 15782
or
ABN-AMRO Voorburg 45.76.70.304
In name of Huygens Museum Hofwijck

Becoming a member

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