in amsterdam there was a "werkspoormuseum". since 1950 it was housed the former ropewalk of the dutch east indies company. this 500 meter long building called lijnbaan dates from 1660. the lower level had items from the dutch east indies company, the first floor treated the industrial heritage of werkspoor. the museum was also a representative building for stork, but was not open to the public, and was finally closed in 2011. owner stork then looked for a new place to house the collection in 2012.