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Museums and galeries in Friesland

Friesland breathes culture. It is not for nothing that we will be the European Capital of Culture in 2018. With our own language, many museums and special traditions such as the Eleven Cities Tour, we can say that Friesland is a top of mind destination if you like art and culture.

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  • Willem Barentsz Expedition Ship

    Willem Barentsz Expedition Ship

    At Willemskade in Harlingen something special happens. A replica of Willem Barentsz's expedition ship is being built here. The construction method from the time of Barentsz will be used. Visit the fun visitor center and climb aboard!

    Harlingen
  • Grou Command Post

    Grou Command Post

    The former command post at Grou is now part of a museum that conserves the heritage of the organisation set up to protect the population during the Cold War. Experience the feeling of the Cold War and visit the underground bunkers.

    Grou
  • Friesian Ice Skating Museum

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    Friesian Ice Skating Museum Schaatsmuseum en winkel Museum Hindeloopen

    This museum is a must for all ice skating fans. You will find the world’s largest collection of ice skates here, and a complete history of the Elfstedentocht in a specially designed Elfsteden-room.

    Hindeloopen
  • Het Huis Dat Met Je Hersenen Speelt

    Het Huis Dat Met Je Hersenen Speelt Het Huis Dat Met Je Hersenen Speelt Leeuwarden

    In Het Huis Dat Met Je Hersenen Speelt (The House That Plays With Your Mind), you get a guided tour where you can not only look but, above all, experience. All the experiences are new developments that contribute to a healthier brain.

    Leeuwarden
  • Mar en Klif Visitor Center

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    Mar en Klif Visitor Center

    In the visitor centre, you will discover many aspects of National Landscape Southwest Fryslân

    Oudemirdum
  • Gaasterlands Streek Museum Eppinga Sate

    Gaasterlands Streek Museum Eppinga Sate

    Museum with an old 'farm ark' in a beautiful farmhouse.

    Sondel
  • Activiteitencentrum Lauwersnest

    Activiteitencentrum Lauwersnest

    Activiteitencentrum Lauwersnest van Staatsbosbeheer ligt midden in Nationaal Park Lauwersmeer en is het ideale startpunt voor een bezoek aan het gebied.

    Lauwersoog
  • Yeb Hettinga Museum

    Yeb Hettinga Museum

    The first attempt to build a replica of a traditional terp dwelling failed when excessive rainfall caused it to collapse. But the second attempt succeeded. It may be a turf dwelling but it stands as strong as bricks and mortar.

    Firdgum
  • Fries Landbouwmuseum (Frisian Agricultural Museum)

    Fries Landbouwmuseum (Frisian Agricultural Museum)

    Friesland has been an agricultural province for centuries. Since time immemorial, farmers have kept livestock and worked the land. In the Frisian Agricultural Museum, you (re)experience the valuable traces that all those agricultural activities have...

    Leeuwarden
  • Museum 't Kiekhuus

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    Museum 't Kiekhuus

    Even weer terug in de tijd in Museum ’t Kiekhuus. ’t Kiekhuus is een echt kijkhuis. Een huis dat echt bewoond wordt. Achter elk nostalgisch object dat er te bewonderen is, schuilt een persoonlijk verhaal van de bewoners Roelof en Sjoukje.

    Wolvega
  • Museum Martena

    Museum Martena Museum Martena vanuit de Martenatuin

    Museum Martena is the museum of the city of Franeker. Traditionally Franeker is one of the eleven cities of Friesland, it has a historic center with canals, a street plan dating from the Middle Ages and many remarkable old buildings.

    Franeker
  • Afslag BLV

    Afslag BLV

    Afslag BLV is een dependance van Museum Belvédère in het centrum van Heerenveen. Het biedt een podium aan jong talent en is gratis toegankelijk!

    Heerenveen
  • Cultuurhistorisch Museum 't Behouden Huys

    Cultuurhistorisch Museum 't Behouden Huys

    10 centuries Terschelling The museum ?t Behouden Huys is named after the cabin on Novaya Zemblya in the North of Russia. When the Terschellinger Willem Barentsz and his crew in 1596 sailed over the Polar Sea, the ice closed in their ship. They must ...

    West-Terschelling
  • Museum Warkums Erfskip

    Museum Warkums Erfskip It Stedhûs

    Museum Warkums Erfskip is housed in the old Waag building in the center and tells more about the history of Workum and its surroundings. It is the starting point to discover and admire the highlights of the beautiful city of Workum.

    Workum
  • Jopie Huisman Museum

    Jopie Huisman Museum

    The Jopie Huisman Museum is dedicated to the life and work of the Frisian self-taught master painter Jopie Huisman. His love of nature and his compassion are a recurrent theme.

    Workum
  • Clog museum

    Clog museum Scherjon klompenmuseum

    At Scherjon's clog workshop, clogs are still being made every day. And while this used to be quite common, it's unique today. Have you alway...

    Noordburgum
  • Tresoar

    Tresoar

    Tresoar: the treasury of Frisian history.

    Leeuwarden
  • De Utrecht

    De Utrecht De voormalige kantoorzaal

    A hidden gem in the middle of downtown Leeuwarden. Built in 1904 in art nouveau style, crammed with sayings, lavishly decorated and full of symbolism. Carefully provided with high-quality contemporary additions in 2021. Open to the public!

    Leeuwarden
  • Museum 'Skerven fan 'e Skar'

    Museum 'Skerven fan 'e Skar' Museum Skerven fan e skar - natuurgebied De Wolvetinte

    Tentoongestelde archeologische vondsten uit de polder 'De Wolvetinte' in It Heidenskip.

    It Heidenskip
  • Noarderleech Visitor Centre

    Noarderleech Visitor Centre

    If you plan to hike through the Noard-Fryslân Bûtendyks salt marshes, be sure to start at the Noarderleech Visitor Centre to make the most of your visit. The centre informs visitors about the nature and history of the coastal landscape of North Friesland.

    Hallum
  • Museum Warten

    Museum Warten

    Het verhaal van overleven in laagland tussen water, riet en veen in it Earmhûs en Rijksmonument de Oud Friese Greidboerderij.

    Warten
  • Schoolplatenmuseum Deinum

    Schoolplatenmuseum Deinum

    Schoolplatenmuseum Deinum: Leve de kunst van het vertellen! In het Schoolplatenmuseum Deinum ga je terug naar de tijd naar de bijzondere wereld van de schoolplaat. Bij ieder sterk of ontroerend verhaal van de schoolmeester of -juf hoorde vroeger een...

    Deinum
  • Scheepstimmerwerf De Hoop

    Scheepstimmerwerf De Hoop

    Scheepstimmerwerf ‘De Hoop’ is een begrip in Workum en ver daarbuiten. Al meer dan driehonderd jaar gevestigd naast de sluis.

    Workum
  • Fluitenmuseum Bolsward

    Fluitenmuseum Bolsward

    Ontdek meer dan 2.500 verschillende soorten fluiten in het Fluitenmuseum van Bolsward!

    Bolsward