What better location for research into Dordrecht's rich past than the place where history was already being written in 1275? The Documentation and Knowledge Center is housed in the former Augustijnenklooster, right next to the Regionaal Archief Dordrecht and Het Hof van Nederland museum. As a result, the old monastery complex has become one large cultural-historical experience. The Dordrecht archives are being digitized at a rapid pace. This gives researchers access to many historical sources, libraries and image banks. These can be consulted on the Internet 24 hours a day. Characteristic of this development is that research is increasingly moving to the home environment, so that researchers hardly ever meet each other. We believe that this is a development that does not benefit historical research. Stichting Illustre Dordracum therefore wishes to support researchers and bring them into contact with each other! The Augustijnenhof gives researchers - young and old - the opportunity to exchange ideas about the history of our city. We also offer help in the area of historical research. This can be done by searching together in the collection of the Augustijnenhof or in the numerous digital sources available on the Internet. Whether it is about reading old scripture, substantiating a research or supervising a thesis, our volunteers are happy to help you on your way. The Augustijnenhof has various facilities and equipment to help visitors.
Exhibition
On the second floor you will find the exhibition on the Canon of Dordrecht with changing windows on local history. Dordrecht history is brought to life with stories and visual material. Free to visit during the opening hours of the Augustijnenhof.
Meeting Location
Do you want to hold meetings at a historic location? Give a lecture, course or workshop? It is possible in the Augustijnenhof.
On the second floor of our monumental building Hof 15 we have the attractive Augustijnenzaal available, which is accessible by stairs (so there is no elevator). The hall can accommodate 60 people and is equipped with a beamer and laptop. Internet is available. Coffee and tea can be provided.
