Historic School
Museum Opsterlân was originally built as a public primary school, with the foundation stone laid on 1 September 1887. The building was designed by architect Jacobus Anthonie Meessen, who served as the municipal architect for the Municipality of Opsterland at the time. Classrooms were used for teaching until 1955, but knowledge remains at the heart of the building today—knowledge of the history of Gorredijk and the Municipality of Opsterland.
Step Back in Time
Travel back in time and discover the fascinating history of Gorredijk and the Municipality of Opsterland. See a 100,000-year-old hand axe and learn about the harsh life of Brechtje, who worked in the peat industry. Step inside the homes of the wealthy families of Beetsterzwaag or visit the silversmiths' workshop of Gorredijk. Smell the ink in the "socialist" printing house of Geert Lourens van der Zwaag and be moved by the story of Esther Colthof and the Jewish community of Gorredijk. Discover it all at Museum Opsterlân.
