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Friesland · Culture & daily life

Eerste Friese Schaatsmuseum: the tour and the equipment

The Eerste Friese Schaatsmuseum in Hindeloopen describes skating culture and the Elfstedentocht (Eleven Cities Tour) as its central subjects. Equipment, documents and memories of participants offer different ways into the sport.

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The tour as a story

According to the collection description, the Elfstedenzaal covers the editions of the Elfstedentocht. Start there if you want an overview first. Notice how the presentation organises events and participants, and which materials are used to make the story concrete.

Skates and clothing

The collection described includes skates, clothing, medals and trophies, among other things. If you are interested in items belonging to a specific participant, it is wise to ask in advance. A collection description does not confirm that every item mentioned can be seen on every visit.

Use and remembrance

A skate is equipment, whereas a stamp card or trophy can have a different function in the presentation. Compare how the museum explains these objects. That shifts your attention from sporting use to the way a tour is remembered.

Before you go

Go by the museum hours, not the different restaurant times. The ground floor is wheelchair accessible; the upper floor is not.

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.

  1. Eerste Friese Schaatsmuseum — source 1
  2. Eerste Friese Schaatsmuseum — source 2
  3. Eerste Friese Schaatsmuseum — source 3
  4. Eerste Friese Schaatsmuseum — source 4

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