Museum In 't Houten Huis - De Rijp
Before the area around De Rijp was reclaimed (between 1612 and 1643), the cosy North Holland town was located at a connection to open water. It was known for its herring fishing, whaling and seafaring, with which the village amassed great wealth. Later, De Rijp became famous for the reclamation works, in which Jan Adriaanszoon Leeghwater, born in De Rijp, played a role.
In Museum In ‘t Houten Huis, this multifaceted history comes to life. The permanent collection shows how whaling, shipping and reclamation shaped the village. Leeghwater's study has been recreated there, complete with a copy of his Haarlemmermeerboeck (1641). You can also take a look in a reconstructed room of a whaler, where you can discover how these sailors lived. The museum also offers changing exhibitions, each time highlighting a different aspect of De Rijp's rich history.
Museum In ‘t Houten Huis is the place to discover the past of De Rijp and the Land of Leeghwater.
Museum In 't Houten Huis
Tuingracht 13
1483 AP
De Rijp
Contact details
T: +31 299 - 671286
E: museum@houtenhuis.nl
W: http://www.houtenhuis.nl/
| Opening hours | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
Opening hours apply from May to October. From November to April open from 13:00 and closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
