Streekmuseum Reeuwijk

About the museum

The museum's roots lie in the "Turfproject" of 1982/83, in which stories and objects about peat extraction around the Reeuwijkse Plassen were collected. The foundation Oudheidkamer first displayed the finds in the old village school "De Rokende Turf" in Sluipwijk. By 1987 the collection had grown so large that it moved to the vacated farmhouse in the recreation area on the Oudeweg.

The farm dates from 1907 and is largely preserved in its original condition. In the entrance area stands a village school classroom from 1910, and in the film room a slide show runs about the peat extraction of the Reeuwijk land. The exhibition hall shows the history of Reeuwijk and its surroundings, while the stable is devoted to peat cutting, life on and by the lakes, cattle breeding, hunting and fishing. There is also a living kitchen, a laundry exhibition in the Stoephok, a cellar with a cheese brine bath and preserves, a bedroom, a parlour and a best room with linen and lace caps.

In the attic is the documentation centre with a large collection of school, club and family photographs from Reeuwijk and surroundings as well as genealogical data. The museum also offers lectures, tours by volunteers, treasure hunts for children and a carousel programme for primary school classes.

Highlights

• Farmhouse from 1907 in largely original condition
• Village school classroom from 1910 and slide show on the peat extraction of the Reeuwijk land
• Stable with peat cutting, fishing and life on the lakes
• Documentation centre with photo collection and genealogy
• Carousel programme and treasure hunts for children

Permanent exhibition

• Vaste expositie over de historie van Reeuwijk – Permanent exhibition on the history of Reeuwijk and its surroundings in the hall, stable, living quarters and cellar of the farmhouse.

Admission & discounts

Coffee or tea costs €2.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom
• 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

According to the museum, anyone can visit the house; a stairlift leads to the attic. There is an accessible toilet and some rollators.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations

For children there are treasure hunts through the museum; lower primary school classes can try out old activities in small groups, such as beating soap, grinding coffee or writing with a slate pencil.

Getting there & parking

From the A12 take the Reeuwijk exit and turn left at the "De Oude Tol" roundabout; the museum is on the left after 150 metres.

Amenities & dining

• Museum shop
• Lockers

Coffee, tea and drinks are served in the entrance hall. Museum shop with books and regional products; lockable lockers for bags and backpacks.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

Hall rental €150 per hour or €500 per half day (9 a.m.–1 p.m. or 1–5 p.m.), kitchen €50, screen €50 per half day; coffee/tea packages available. The farm can also be used for wedding photos.

Plan your visit