Norton Museum Best

A privately assembled collection focused on Norton motorcycles, plus additional British bikes and a selection of classic bicycles. The museum highlights machines dating back to the 1920s and several limited‑edition or race models.

Founded and run by collector Albert van der Heijden, Norton Museum Best opened in 2002 and operates mainly by appointment and on regular public open days. The site appears in regional museum directories and motor‑museum listings.

A compact, enthusiast‑run museum with close-up views of about 40 Nortons, other British marques and roughly 20 vintage bicycles.

Look out for:

• Early Norton models from the 1920s.

• Race and limited‑edition Norton machines.

• Restored British motorcycles alongside original parts.

• A small display of antique bicycles and local collector notes.

Best way to experience it:

Plan ahead—visit on the museum’s usual first‑Saturday open day or arrange a viewing by appointment to ensure the collector is present; allow 45–90 minutes if you want to read labels and inspect machines closely.

• Regular public opening: commonly the first Saturday of each month (10:00–16:00) and otherwise by appointment.

• Small, tightly packed displays—limited wheelchair access in some areas.

• Contact ahead for group visits or to confirm admission and availability: norton@onsmail.nl or phone listings.

• Modest admission charge reported in local listings; refreshments sometimes included.