It Kokelhûs
Small local history museum in the 1777 residence in Earnewâld, showing the life of Jan and Sjut van den Berg and the lives of peat diggers and fishermen.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The house was built in 1777 by a peat baron. Until 1955 Jan and Sjut van den Berg lived here. They ran a small grocery shop; Jan was also a milkman, reed cutter, scherbaas (hired foreman) and farm labourer. Both plaited many doormats from rushes, called "kokels" in Frisian; the museum's name derives from this.
Jan died in 1952, leaving Sjut alone. In her will of 14 April 1955 she stipulated that the house and selected household goods should be preserved as they were as a simple museum. Sjut died later that same year, and since 1957 volunteers have furnished the house as a museum.
On display are the living room in the style of around 1950, an old-fashioned grocery shop, a collection of peat carvings by Jan Weima, a small exhibition on the idiosyncratic villager Pieter Tibbesma, and the "Duivelkeamer" (Devil's room) with old tools of peat diggers, fishermen, reed cutters and farmers. Cornelis Frederik Helffrich, known in local parlance as "the Devil of Earnewâld", lived there until 1903.
Highlights
- Jan and Sjut's living room in the style of around 1950 with box beds and a rush mat
- Old grocery shop where you can buy sweets
- Peat carvings by Jan Weima
- Tools of peat diggers, fishermen, reed cutters and farmers
- Audio tour on your own smartphone
Permanent exhibition
- Haus von Jan und Sjut – Originally furnished 1777 residence with living room, grocery shop and rooms on peat carving and old craft tools.
- Founded
- 1957
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Reduced | €2Children up to and including age 12 |
| Children & teens | €2Children up to and including age 12 €2. |
The admission price includes one cup of coffee, tea or ranja (squash) per person.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
The museum is located in the middle of the village of Earnewâld on the street It Fliet. Information is provided by the Earnewâld tourist office (TBE).
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
A drink is included in the admission; sweets are sold in the original grocery shop.
Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Audio guide | yes |
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| Good to know | Along with the admission ticket you receive a card with a QR code for the audio tour on your own smartphone. Four rooms: Oudheidkamer (antiquities room), shop, Jan Weima room with Pieter Tibbesma, and Duivelkeamer. |
