Limburgs Openluchtmuseum Eynderhoof
Open-air museum in the Peel run by volunteers, with relocated buildings and craft demonstrations from around 1900.
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About the museum
The Limburgs Openluchtmuseum Eynderhoof was established in 1990 in Nederweert-Eind next to an existing heritage garden. Volunteers gradually relocated historic buildings from the Peel region and rebuilt them here in order to recreate a village from around 1900. The sawmill came first in 1990, followed by the museum barn in 1992, the smithy in 1994 and the bakehouse in 1995.
The largest building, a long farmhouse from Weert, was fitted out as an inn and exhibition space in 1998. Most recently, the Peel farm "Klusse Kerneel" was added in June 2025. The museum operates as a foundation with more than 375 volunteers, receives no ongoing government funding and is financed through admissions, catering, handmade products and donations.
Visitors can watch craftspeople at work, such as wood turners, coopers, clog makers and potters, as well as permanent exhibitions on archaeology, textile processing and laundry care. There is also a herb garden, native plants and period-style paths.
Highlights
- Relocated buildings from the Peel region: sawmill, smithy, bakehouse, museum barn
- Craftspeople at work: wood turners, clog makers, blacksmiths, potters
- Inn in the long farmhouse from Weert
- Peel farm "Klusse Kerneel" (opened 2025)
- Herb garden and hands-on activities
Permanent exhibitions
- Archäologie – Permanent exhibition on the archaeology of the region in the museum grounds.
- Textilverarbeitung – Permanent exhibition on traditional textile work, complemented by weaving demonstrations.
- Wäschepflege – Permanent exhibition on laundry care in earlier times.
- Founded
- 1990
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €9 |
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| Children & teens | €4free up to age 2 · Children aged 3 to 12 pay €4. |
| Groups (15+ people) | –Guided tour for groups of 15 or more €27.50 per group; school classes (10 children, max. 2 accompanying adults) €12.50. Tours by advance booking only. |
| Annual family pass | €55Parents with children up to 12, valid 1 April–31 October |
| Annual grandparents' pass | €55Grandparents with up to 3 grandchildren, valid 1 April–31 October |
| Annual individual pass | €30Valid 1 April–31 October |
Free with the Museumkaart. The Vriendenloterij card and the 60+ pass are not accepted as proof of admission entitlement. €200 and €500 notes are not accepted; card payment is recommended.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 2 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
- Kids’ birthday parties
Suitable from primary school age; hands-on workshops, school visits and children's birthday parties.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Large free car park at the museum.
Amenities & dining
- Café
- Museum shop
Inn "Bî-j Lieberte Gon" in the main building serving refreshments; handmade products are on sale.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Weddings / ceremonies
Civil weddings in the "Vriendenkamer" on the upper floor of the inn; the ceremony is performed by the registrar of the municipality of Nederweert.
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Tours by advance booking only. The site map is available to download in Dutch, English and German. Workshops, baking afternoons and beer-brewing demonstrations as events. |
