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South Holland · Culture & daily life

De Timmerwerf: tools next to a house

Museum De Timmerwerf in De Lier combines a carpentry workshop with a furnished house. Tools, documents and a light and sound presentation offer different ways into the craft.

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The action behind a tool

Look at how tools were shaped for a particular operation. The explanations can connect unfamiliar implements with the work, without you needing any carpentry experience yourself.

The business’s paperwork

Invoices and reference works are mentioned alongside the tools. They show another side of the craft: not just making, but also ordering, keeping records and using knowledge.

Living and a temporary exhibition

The house and the temporary display in the attic broaden the route. For 2026 an exhibition on flax and linen is mentioned; check how long it runs if you are coming specially for it.

Before you go

Saturday is the regular visiting day. Groups and guided tours are by appointment; discuss the use of the stairlift and any other facilities you need in advance.

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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