Greetings from the archive: The final batch At Museum Maluku's archive, collection care is all about the details. From replacing silverfish traps to processing the final batch of digitised material. Collection and archive Greetings from
Family archive | What if no one remembers the story? Old family photographs, letters and documents tell stories that could be lost. Find out how to build, digitise and enrich a family archive together. Collection and archive Moluccan community Nieuws Oral history
Changes to the Board of Museum Maluku In October 2026, the Moluccan Historical Museum Foundation welcomes three new board members and says goodbye to three dedicated members. Nieuws
In the depot with Suleika: between heritage and recognition At the Museum Maluku depot, Suleika helps unpack, register and photograph the collection. Among thousands of objects, her professional knowledge, curiosity and personal roots come together. Collection and archive Language and heritage Moluccan community Nieuws
Museum Maluku has been digitally revamped. Over the past few years, Museum Maluku has worked to make thousands of photographs, slides and negatives digitally accessible again. With the renewed website, the collection is becoming a living archive to which everyone can contribute. Collaboration Collection and archive Moluccan community Nieuws
Who protects the land? The seminar Adat and the Moluccas explored the meaning of adat: from sasi and matakau to land rights, national law and the knowledge passed on to a new generation. Collaboration Language and heritage Moluccan culture Nieuws
Director Henry Timisela announces his departure: 1 January 2027 “I have always been connected to the Moluccan community. I come from it, and I have known this museum since I was young. I am glad that in almost seven years as director I have been able to make my contribution: the collection was given a place again, there were two commemorative years, and a foundation was laid for digitisation. Moluccan history Nieuws
Behind the camera with Uriël Matahelumual You may know him from the documentary Signalen van Boven. You may have seen him filming at the Lloydkade, or recognise him from Villa Life. Uriël Matahelumual is a filmmaker, documentary maker, director, presenter and all-round storyteller. Art and makers Moluccan community Nieuws Oral history
Greetings from TED X Rotterdam Sometimes you only realise what you are about to lose when someone says it out loud. Education Language and heritage Moluccan community Nieuws
What does colonial repair actually mean? Colonial repair begins with a conversation, but what does colonial repair actually mean? Moluccan community Nieuws Oral history Slavery and colonialism
MALUKU FEST 2026 On Saturday 19 September 2026 we bring the exhibition In Eigen Woorden to a festive close with Maluku Fest. Exhibitions Moluccan community Moluccan culture Music and performance Nieuws
Greetings from Ambon | The crossing home In Eigen Woorden travels to Ambon. Discover how photographs of the first generation of Moluccans and the ULU KORA monument come together. Commemoration and monuments Greetings from Moluccan community Nieuws
