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Friesland · Culture & daily life

Fries Museum: Friesland from more than one point of view

Archaeology, art, textiles and cultural history come together in the Fries Museum in Leeuwarden. The collection offers different ways to approach Friesland.

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Butterflies and dragonfly.
Butterflies and dragonfly.Margareta de Heer · Publiek domein · Source and image information ↗

A broad collection, your own route

The museum website mentions subjects such as landscape, Mata Hari, Grutte Pier and work by Frisian artists. That is a description of the collection, not a guarantee that everything can be seen at the same time. Look at the exhibition programme and choose a starting point that appeals to you.

From material to meaning

A work of art calls for a different first look from a piece of textile or an archaeological object. Notice what the material shows you and what explanation you need. The variety can help you discover your own interests.

The Verzetsmuseum too

The Fries Verzetsmuseum (resistance museum) is in the same building. That makes a combined visit possible, but the subject deserves its own place in your planning. Look at the exhibitions and the time available beforehand, rather than treating it as a quick extra room.

Before you go

The museum is normally closed on Mondays but has special opening days. Check the current visitor information and any ticket conditions for each exhibition.

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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