Museum Staphorst

About the museum

Museum Staphorst grew out of the former Museumsboerderij, which Prince Claus opened on June 9, 1982 by planting an oak tree. In 2022 the museum celebrated its fortieth anniversary. Since 2013 it has been run as an independent foundation and relies entirely on volunteers.

The museum consists of two buildings: the reception building houses the entrance and a lounge, and the farmhouse is set up as a museum. It sees itself as the cultural-historical heart of the village and tells of traditions without ignoring change. In Staphorst, some women still wear costume every day.

The permanent exhibition includes, among other things, an authentic Staphorst living room as well as displays on costume and crafts. Short films about clothing run in several places. Each year a temporary exhibition on a new theme is added. The Staphorst Stipwerk, the dot embroidery of the costume, is also well known, and the museum offers workshops on it for groups.

For children there are free puzzle rallies and the Speulhuus, with old-fashioned games where you can try on costume yourself. In good weather, children can play on the village square and on the grass.

Highlights

• Authentic Staphorst living room
• Costume and crafts in the permanent exhibition, with short films
• Stipwerk workshops for groups
• Speulhuus: play house with costume try-on for children
• Museum shop with souvenirs in Stipwerk style

Permanent exhibition

• Vaste expositie – Authentic Staphorst living room and displays on costume and crafts.

Founded

1982

Operated by

Stichting Museum Staphorst

Admission & discounts

Free with a Museumkaart. The prices on the website are overwritten with "2025". Companions of visitors who cannot come on their own enter free.

Accessibility

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

The museum is mostly on one level; a stair lift leads to the upper floor with the temporary exhibition. The path to the museum is unevenly paved. Volunteers help if needed.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Playground / play area

Free puzzle rally at the cash desk; the Speulhuus play house with historical games and costume try-on; in good weather, play on the village square.

Getting there & parking

Bicycle parking at the reception building, where e-bike batteries can also be charged.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

The reception building offers coffee, tea, lemonade and pastries; bringing your own food is not allowed. Groups can have lunch by reservation. Museum shop with souvenirs, books and Stipwerk items.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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