Discover the best top things to do in Friesland Province, The Netherlands including Eise Eisinga Planetarium, UNESCO World Heritafe Ir. D.F. Woudagemaal, Fries Scheepvaart Museum, Shellmuseum, First Frisian Icescating Museum, Jopie Huisman Museum, Het Hannemahuis, Wrakkenmuseum, Weduwe Joustra, Historische binnenstad Leeuwarden.
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Incredible work and a well-told story in a nice setting. That a single person can make such a piece of art that is so precise and still works. Seven years of work in the 18th century that is obviously the master piece of the museum. But there is a lot more to see and explained in a very good and learningful exhibition that is spread over three old buildings. A balanced showcase of modern astrology and also centuries' old instruments and household pieces.
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Ir. D.F. Wouda Steam Pumping Station The D.F. Woudagemaal in the town of Lemmer is the world's largest steam pumping station still in working condition. The pumping station was opened in 1920 by Queen Wilhelmina for the purpose of pumping excess water from Friesland into the Zuyder Zee, the present-day IJsselmeer. The imposing brick building is austere and functional, in line with the architectural style of the Amsterdam School. In 1966, the electrically driven J.L. Hoogland pumping station in Stavoren took over the task of the steam pumping station in Lemmer. And yet, even today, the historic D.F. Woudagemaal plays a crucial role in extreme conditions. In cases of extremely high water, the old steam pumping station is deployed to drain excess water into the IJsselmeer as quickly as possible. The D.F. Woudagemaal has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1998.
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Small private museum in the UNESCO world heritage village - and one of the 11 towns on the almost 200 km long “ 11 cities skating tour” . The museum is loaded with skates of all sorts and times - as well as documentation etc on the various tours and participants. All in Dutch but most one can figure out. The movie shown was on the 1985 tour - again in Dutch but it gives great impression on this unique Dutch/Frisian event. The museum also has a shop with souvenirs painted according local customs. Restaurant elas closed due Corona but still serving coffee, cake as take-away. Free parking less than 10 min away - during walk to museum sights of the historic town.
4.5 based on 154 reviews
Het Jopie Huisman Museum is gewijd aan het werk en de filosofie van de Friese autodidacte schilder Jopie Huisman. Van jongsaf aan tekende en schilderde Jopie zijn eigen wereld; de mensen en de natuur rond Workum, het stadje waar hij geboren was en opgroeide. Vanaf 1974 wordt zijn werk gekenmerkt door de heel eigen, fijne penseelvoering waar hij zo beroemd mee is geworden. De handel in lompen en metalen vormde zijn belangrijkste bron van inspiratie. Hij was gefascineerd door de menselijke achtergrond van de afgedankte spullen die zij meebrachten. De combinatie van zijn techniek en het indringende verhaal achter zijn werk spreekt een groot publiek zeer aan. In 1986 werd een aanzienlijk deel van zijn oeuvre ondergebracht in een eigen museum. Sinds de oprichting hebben al meer dan 2 miljoen mensen het museum bezocht. Jaarlijks heeft het museum een tijdelijke extra tentoonstelling in de geest van Jopie.
We visited the great museum and enjoyed an hour or so learning about this incredible artist and his life. Would strongly recommend.
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And we twink in the western part of Holland we have beautiful sceneries? Go to Leeuwarden and enjoy the beautiful city, the friendly people, the nice restaurants and you will have a wonderful time!
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