Brabant Collection
A unique collection of books, magazines, manuscripts, prints, maps, newspapers and photographs of Brabant present and past.
This heritage collection is freely accessible to everyone, both digitally and on location in the library of Tilburg University. A library card is required to borrow materials, submit depot requests and view old and special materials. During examination periods, on weekends and on working days after 17.00 hours, access is only possible for visitors with a library card. Identification is required for purchase.
The website is only available in Dutch.
Size
4 kilometres
- 150,000 books
- 300 magazines
- 1,000 manuscripts
- 20,000 early printed editions
- 35,000 historical images and maps
- 9 Brabant photographers
Growth
Annually
- 1,000 publications
- 2,500 new records
Use
Annually
- 100,000 online visitors
- 350 consultations special items
- 1,200 photo orders
- 200 participants guided tours
