The New Dutch Waterline
The Gele Loods Museum in Naarden is an audiovisual exhibition about the New Dutch Waterline, a UNESCO World Heritage site. It explains the history of the waterline, through animated archive pictures, graphics, and maps.
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Category: Heritage Audiovisual
At the Gele Loods Museum in Naarden, this audiovisual exhibition explains the history and engineering behind the New Dutch Waterline, now a UNESCO World Heritage site. Through animated archive pictures, graphics, and maps, visitors gain a clear understanding of how the Dutch transformed their landscape for national defense. The exhibition balances technical details with human stories, bringing to life the challenges faced by the nation. Visitors can also interactively experience being a commander tasked with protecting the flood basin.
Motivation: “The audiovisual skillfully communicates the history and significance of the New Dutch Waterline, blending technical precision with a humanistic narrative, making the storytelling accessible and relevant to contemporary audiences.”
Credits:
Production: Gele Loods Museum
Town: Naarden
Country: The Netherlands
Project Link:
New Dutch Waterline Museum