Friesian Agricultural Museum
Discover the culture and history of rural life in our beautiful historic farmhouse.
Attention!
Due to roadworks, the driving route has changed from August 26th to September 24th. Click here for more information..
Flax in Friesland
until October 2024
Flax is a versatile plant that is historically important for the production of linen, linseed oil and other products. In the past, flax was a crucial source of employment in Friesland, where it was grown and processed under often difficult conditions. The exhibition provides insight into the historical and social impact of flax cultivation on Frisian society and shows the evolution of flax use over the years.
Flax in Friesland
until October 2024
Flax is a versatile plant that is historically important for the production of linen, linseed oil and other products. In the past, flax was a crucial source of employment in Friesland, where it was grown and processed under often difficult conditions. The exhibition provides insight into the historical and social impact of flax cultivation on Frisian society and shows the evolution of flax use over the years.
Exhibition
Clay from the Krim
until November 1, 2024
Visual artist Stefan Belderbos shows large photo images and a video of a field near his hometown of Witmarsum called 'de Krim' in the Fries Landbouwmuseum. In the photos of one and a half meters high, the clay plays the leading role.
Horse people and human horses
until November 1, 2024
Sculptor Pyr Bosma (Metslawier, 1961) has been making sculptures from centuries-old moor oak, also known as 'drift wood', for three decades. A selection of sculptures is now on display in the Frisian Agricultural Museum.
Keat stables
A showcase dedicated to toy stables containing cows made of bones, pasterns or 'keaten'. The toys were made locally, by a family member or the village carpenter.
Events
Middelsee regional market, Uit in Huis, and Monument Day
Saturday September 14th
Saturday, September 14, will be a fun day in and around the museum. It is the day when the cultural season opens. This year it is in collaboration with Monument Day. The museum provides additional information about our farm, while outside various exhibitors sell tasty and fun regional products.
Museum Night: glow in the dark
Saturday, September 28
Experience this museum night in our museum with stand-up comedian Teun de Vries and the pop band Jammer. Discover stories, art and performances that really come to life when the sun sets.
Fashion show: linen splendor & traditional costume
Saturday October 26
A fashion show with linen fabrics will be held on Saturday, October 26, in collaboration with the Pilat & Pilot families. The fashion show shows the development from historical to modern clothing, combining traditional pieces from the collection with contemporary designs
Nieuws
Nieuwe directeur
Op 20 augustus 2024 is Peter Wester als nieuwe directeur van het Fries Landbouwmuseum gestart.
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