The Kerkrade Municipal Archives is moving to the Limburg Historical Center in Heerlen

The Municipality of Kerkrade is moving its municipal archives to the Limburg Historical Center (HCL) in Heerlen. As a result, the reading room in Kerkrade will close permanently on May 1. Until now, visitors have been able to view archival documents and conduct genealogical research in this reading room. 

The move is the result of a change to the joint arrangement of the Limburg Historical Center. As of January 1, 2026, the Municipality of Kerkrade has joined this arrangement. As a result, the archives will be housed at the HCL in Heerlen in the future. 

The archives will be transferred in the coming period. During the preparation and relocation, the archives will be temporarily unavailable. Starting May 26, you can conduct genealogical research in the reading room of the HCL in Heerlen. As soon as the other archives are also available for consultation here, you will find this information atwww.kerkrade.nl/gemeentearchief. Here you will also find more general information about the municipal archives.

The Limburg Historical Center in Heerlen is located at Navolaan 83. You can find the current opening hours on the websitewww.historischcentrumlimburg.nl/over-ons/openingstijden