The Dutch Silver Museum has, unfortunately, suffered during the COVID-19 pandemic. But still, our work has to go on. We can not do that without the support of our visitors. Would you like to donate to the museum directly? Consider donating by scanning this QR code.
You have no access to the Tikkie-app? You can also donate money when buying your ticket.
The foundation aims to acquire, cultivate, research and present the art of silver- and gold smithery. This also includes objects or knowledge related to silver or forging. This also includes specific tools, drawings, designs and documents for example. We aim to not only educate, but also excite and interest the audience in the world of silver. The Dutch Silver Museum chose to fulfill another position: we seek to preserve the trade of traditional silver smith of gold smith by stimulating and facilitating potential smiths.
Visitors, our friends, Donations, gifts, legacy’s, sponsorships and funds make all of this possible. Every contribution is very much appreciated. There are multiple ways to contribute to our mission.
For more than 25 years already, the Dutch Silver Museum can count on the support of our Friends. As a Friend of the museum, you are part of a group of silver enthousiasts that wish to contribute to the Dutch Silver Museum. You can be a Friend for as little as €20 euros per year. Or €35 for you and your partner combined. As a Friend, you get to enjoy some extra benefits. You will be invited for special occasions and activities for example.
You can gift us a som of money without obligation. Your gift is tax deductable. To profit optimally, you can give periodically. Download the document provided by the Dutch government to do so.
It is possible to leave a legacy for the Dutch Silver Museum. You could, for example, leave part of your personal collection or money to the museum. As an institution with cultural ANBI-status, we do not have to pay taxes over your legacy. Your possessions will be gifted to the museum in full. Would you like some more information? Please contact us directly.
If you have a specific object or amount of money in mind to give to someone or something in particular, it is called a bequest. It can be appointed to the Dutch Silver Museum or someone not related to you. Formally, a bequest is a right that you give to someone. You give the person the right to claim something from your inheretance. This is written down in a notarial document.
The foundation Dutch Silver Museum is an institution with cultural ANBI-status, as appointed by the Dutch Tax Administration. This means your gift to the museum is tax deductable. (for more information, please visit the website of the Dutch Tax Administration: www.belastingdienst.nl). There are multiple ways to gift to the museum and deduct your gift from your taxes. There is no need for a notarial document. And your gift will be fully utilized.
More information about ANBI-status: https://anbi.nl/culturele-anbi/
We are also supported by some funds, which we are grateful for. For example:
Would you like to have some more information? Please adress this at the reception desk downstairs. The director will happily provide you with more information. You can also mail the director, Marcel Teheux. directly: m.teheux@zilvermuseum.nl. Or call us: +31 182 38 56 12. We are happy to think along (confidentially if you wish).