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Friesland · Technology & transport

Museum Pakhuis Koophandel: vehicles, trains and lace under one roof

The warehouse on the Oostersingel brings together collections that are rarely neighbours: historic cars and trains stand alongside radios, Meccano and fine handmade bobbin lace.

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Machines in the warehouse

Historic vehicles make up an important part of the display. Look not only at bodywork and shine, but also at controls, dimensions and signs of use; these details tell you what practical purpose a vehicle once had to serve.

From large-scale trains to Meccano

Trains, radios and Meccano broaden the technical story. Set an industrially manufactured object against a constructed model and pay attention to scale: this shows how technology is used, collected and reinterpreted.

A different kind of precision

The lace collection shows European bobbin lace, samplers and sewing implements. It calls for a different pace from the vehicles. First look at the pattern from a distance, then move closer for the threads, joins and small irregularities.

Before you go

This profile appears to describe the same location, collection and website as ’t Andere Museum. A time slot is recommended; groups visit by appointment.

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. Museum Pakhuis Koophandel (museumpakhuiskoophandel.nl)

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