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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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  • The Spitkeet

    The Spitkeet

    The museum shows the development from primitive living in sod huts and cave dwellings to living in simple stone houses, called forest houses. Other exhibits include a poorhouse and a chicken house. With nice terrace and playgrounds.

    Harkema
  • Museum 't Ponthús

    Museum 't Ponthús

    Here the time line of the famous Stavoren stories is brought to life. Why was Stavoren a target for the Vikings? And how about the trading relationship with Hamburg? Or read more about the story of the emergency landing of the Halifax V during the Second

    Stavoren
  • Museumboerderij Ot en Sien

    Museumboerderij Ot en Sien

    Museumboerderij Ot en Sien in Surhuisterveen, de locatie voor een toeristisch uitstapje, groepsuitstapje of familiefeestje.

    Surhuisterveen
  • Tiger Bunker Complex

    Tiger Bunker Complex

    For decades, the Tiger Complex from World War II, with its hidden history, remained virtually invisible. The former canteen building has now been transformed into an exhibition and reception area.

    West-Terschelling
  • 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
  • Fries Verzetsmuseum

    Fries Verzetsmuseum

    Persoonlijke verhalen en natuurlijk alles over de overval op de Leeuwarder gevangenis, vind je in het Fries Verzetsmuseum. Bij de overval werden 51 verzetsstrijders bevrijd zonder een schot te lossen.

    Leeuwarden
  • Museum Sloten

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    Museum Sloten

    In the middle of Sloten – a truly enchanting museum: experience the rich history of the city and the magical world of magic lanterns.

    Sloten FR
  • Nationaal Vlechtmuseum

    Nationaal Vlechtmuseum

    Museum in Noordwolde dat de bezoeker meeneemt in de geschiedenis van de bewoners, het begin van het rietvlechten tot in de rotanindustrie tot midden 20e eeuw.

    Noordwolde
  • Bezoekerscentrum Uniastate en Tsjerke Bears

    Bezoekerscentrum Uniastate en Tsjerke Bears

    A 13th century church with an ornately decorated interior and a pretty wood carved pulpit is situated on the terrain of the cultural historic centre Uniastate. The church has a visitor centre with a permanent exhibition about castles in Friesland. T...

    Bears
  • Fries Museum

    Fries Museum

    Discover the Frisian in yourself at the Fries Museum! Here you will discover all about the eleven cities and the countryside, the love-hate relationship with water, the search for the typically Frisian and Friesland's place in the world

    Leeuwarden
  • Pier Pander Museum

    Pier Pander Museum De Pier Pander Tempel in de Prinsentuin

    The Prinsentuin, the beautiful city park on the edge of downtown Leeuwarden, houses the museum and temple dedicated to the Frisian sculptor Pier Pander (1864-1919).

    Leeuwarden
  • 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
  • SPOONK Art Cantina

    SPOONK Art Cantina

    On the highest mound of Leeuwarden you will find SPOONK Art Cantina (with the smallest and quietest terrace). We have Art & Cake & Vin...

    Leeuwarden
  • Van Doesburg-Rinsemahuis

    Van Doesburg-Rinsemahuis entree museumwoning

    Het Van Doesburg-Rinsemahuis is een museumwoning aan de Torenstraat in Drachten. Het is in 1921 gebouwd als middenstandswoning en staat op de lijst van rijksmonumenten. Voor bezoekers is deze woning een driedimensionaal De Stijl-topstuk!

    Drachten
  • 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
  • Galerie De Roos van Tudor

    Galerie De Roos van Tudor

    Gallery De Roos van Tudor is located in two monumental buildings in the centre of Leeuwarden and focuses on contemporary art by both emerging and established Dutch artists. Participant in the Mondriaan Fund's Art Purchase Scheme,

    Leeuwarden
  • Museum Heerenveen

    Museum Heerenveen

    Museum Heerenveen is a unique dual museum that covers all aspects of the history of Heerenveen, from archaeological finds to 19th-century art, from those who presided as ‘grietman’ or town magistrate to socialist politician Ferdinand Domela Nieuwenhuis.

    Heerenveen
  • Cultuur Historisch Centrum 'De Tiid'

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    Cultuur Historisch Centrum 'De Tiid'

    Museum De Tiid, in the former historic town hall in Bolsward, shows the fascinating history of Southwest Fryslân. Take your time for the interactive presentations and feast your eyes in the photogenic council chamber, on the steps and in the city hall tow

    Bolsward
  • 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
  • Museum Bescherming bevolking

    Museum Bescherming bevolking

    Een zeer bijzondere commandopost uit de tijd van de Koude Oorlog, tevens museum.

    Grou
  • De Schierstins Cultural History Centre

    De Schierstins Cultural History Centre De Schierstins

    This unique building in Feanwâlden is the only freestanding medieval defence tower north and east of the river IJssel. Today it hosts historical and art exhibitions and a variety of cultural activities.

    Feanwâlden
  • Molen 'De Zwaluw'

    Molen 'De Zwaluw'

    Het rijksmonument is nog altijd actief en je haalt hier dan ook heerlijk meel. Bezoek en laat je rondleiding door de molen en houtzagerij!

    Burdaard
  • Het Tripgemaal

    Het Tripgemaal

    Het Tripgemaal is ingericht door Thom Mercuur (1940-2016) stichter van Museum Belvedère. Het gemaal is opgedragen aan kunst, veenarbeiders en Domela.

    Gersloot
  • The Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics

    The Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics Keramiekmuseum Princessehof

    In the middle of Leeuwarden's historic city centre stands the 18th-century city palace of Maria Louise van Hessen-Kassel, princess of Orange Nassau, ancestor of King Willem-Alexander. The world-famous M. C. Escher was also born in the same building.

    Leeuwarden