Museum Dokkum

About the museum

Since 1963 the Admiraliteitshuis in Dokkum's old town has served as a regional museum; the house was formerly called Museum Het Admiraliteitshuis. It consists of several historic buildings, including the 17th-century seat of the Admiralty of Friesland and Groningen, dated 1618.

The museum shows around 2,000 years of culture in north-eastern Friesland, with everyday objects, folk art, paintings and Frisian stoneware. Particularly well known is the collection of Frisian silver, a large part of which comes from Dokkum goldsmiths and silversmiths. In addition there is a significant textile collection with Frisian costumes, flodder caps and merklappen (marking cloths).

In a former warehouse of around 1800, now part of the complex, a permanent exhibition commemorates Boniface (c. 672–754), the missionary who died near Dokkum. Other areas are devoted to the history of Dokkum, Claercamp Abbey, children's toys and the town's "seven hotspots". The museum is run by the Stichting Musea Noardeast Fryslân and also houses the town's Toeristen Informatie Punt (TIP).

Highlights

• Permanent exhibition on Boniface in a former warehouse of around 1800
• Extensive collection of Frisian silver, much of it from Dokkum workshops
• Textiles with costumes, flodder caps and merklappen (marking cloths)
• Admiraliteitshuis of 1618 in the historic centre
• Children's corner "Kinderhoek van Sjors"

Permanent exhibitions

• Bonifatius – Permanent exhibition in a former warehouse of around 1800 on the life of Boniface (c. 672–754) and his significance for Dokkum; fully wheelchair accessible.
• Zilvercollectie – Extensive collection of Frisian silver, a large part of which comes from Dokkum goldsmiths and silversmiths.
• Dokkum zaal – Room on the history and heritage of the town of Dokkum.

Founded

1963

Operated by

Stichting Musea Noardeast Fryslân

Admission & discounts

Prices according to the website, as of 1 January 2025. Free with the Museumkaart and for donors (with family). Other discount cards, including the Vriendenloterij card, are not accepted. Tickets online or at the ticket desk.

Accessibility

• Partially wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The museum is located in several historic buildings; visitors in wheelchairs cannot see most of it. The permanent exhibition on Boniface is fully wheelchair accessible.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

The museum has the children's corner "Kinderhoek van Sjors" with the mascot Sjors.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

According to the website, the foundation rents out, among others, the Dockumer Lokaeltsje, the Hellinghûs, the town barrel organ "De Granaet" and the Wierumer Aak WL19.

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