The blacksmith shop at Museum Batavialand is run by a team of enthusiastic volunteers, led by our master blacksmith, Wout Hammer. Their work includes producing items for the shipyard shop and doing blacksmithing demonstrations with the public.
A volunteer shares: “I love turning a piece of iron into a beautiful product, forging nails for the water vessel we’re building, and helping visitors forge a nail.”
Department and role
The volunteer has a passion for metal and the craft of blacksmithing, and enjoys sharing that passion with others. Under the guidance of a teacher, you will perform this at Museum Batavialand, or develop it further depending on your level of knowledge.
In a fire you forge the iron into a beautiful product. With this you will help build the water ship and make products that we sell in our store. You let visitors experience the craft of forging and answer questions. Through your enthusiasm and explanation you will give visitors the ultimate experience of Museum Batavialand.
