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Friesland · Culture & daily life

Keatsmuseum: getting to know kaatsen

The Keatsmuseum in Franeker is devoted to Frisian handball (kaatsen). If you do not yet know the sport, the ball, glove, prizes and moving images described give you concrete starting points.

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Understand the game first

A sports collection becomes more accessible once it is clear what players do with their equipment. Ask where to find the basic explanation or a film. After that, a ball and a glove mean more than when you only look at their shape.

Prizes and memories

The collection description mentions prizes from competitions including the PC and the Freulepartij. Read what such a prize represents within the display. The museum’s story can then shift from the rules of the game to matches, players and memories.

Beyond the display cases

Photographs, films and a multimedia tour are also mentioned. According to the description, there is a library or documentation centre by appointment for more specific interests. A research question calls for different preparation from an ordinary afternoon at the museum.

Before you go

There is no Sunday opening in the regular season. A separate appointment is needed for the documentation centre and for group visits in winter.

Sources

This information has been compiled from public sources. Not everything has been confirmed by the museum itself; please check opening hours and prices on the museum's website.

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