Provincial Archaeological Depot Flevoland

The Flevoland Provincial Archaeological Depot manages and preserves all archaeological soil finds made during archaeological investigations in the province. Flevoland Province is the owner of the finds.

Many finds were discovered during the reclamation of Flevoland. The objects range from prehistoric tools to objects from the New Age and World War II. Through human activity, these items ended up in the ground. This has created a unique collection, which continues to grow through archaeological research in Flevoland.

Research and loan

The depot is open to scholars, students and cultural institutions by appointment. Researchers can study the collection, while museums and other institutions can receive objects on loan. In this way, these finds are not only preserved but also shared with the public.

Digitally, part of the collection is accessible via collectienederland.nl

For information regarding research, loans and the loan procedure, contact the depot managers at depotflevoland@batavialand.nl

Deposit finds archaeological research

The Provincial Archaeological Depot Flevoland is the depot in which finds and associated excavation documentation from archaeological investigations in the province of Flevoland are deposited and preserved.

Digital excavation documentation is delivered through the ArcheoDepot portal: Depot Management System – DBS Public Search Service

For questions regarding the deposit process and to request the PADF’s deposit requirements, contact the deposit managers: depotflevoland@batavialand.nl

Find reports

Have you made an archaeological find – in the province of Flevoland? Report your discovery to the Provincial Archaeological Depot at depotflevoland@batavialand.nl. For proper processing, we ask for the following information:

  • Description and dimensions of the find
  • Photos (from all sides if possible)
  • Location and date of find

 

Or show your object during the Archaeological Consultation Hour at the ArchaeoHotspot, every first Friday of the month from 1 to 4 p.m.

Depot managers may be contacted: depotflevoland@batavialand.nl

Heritage and collections

National Maritime Depot

Provincial Archaeological Depot Flevoland

Heritage collections of Flevoland

Crafts

Flevoland Memory

Study Center Museum Batavialand

Water management and polders