Streekmuseum Vredegoed

About the museum

The Vredegoed farm complex in Tienhoven was built in 1906 to a design by W. van Vreeswijk as a long house with a front house for a dairy farm with a cheese dairy. Art Nouveau elements were used throughout the design; a cart shed and an iron entrance gate from this period still stand on the farm. All of these parts are protected as a Rijksmonument.

The museum goes back to 2009: the well-known former postman of Tienhoven wanted to leave the village and was looking for a place for his small private museum. Volunteers under the then chairman Hans Schuman then converted the farm's stables into the museum, with many villagers helping. In early 2010 the Streekmuseum was officially opened. As more and more old objects were donated, two additional open-air areas were created on the farm in 2017 and 2019. Since 2016 the museum has been a rest stop for cyclists and hikers, and since 2018 it has been the official starting point of the "Zoddenpad" walking trail.

The collection shows, in many small scenes, life and work from around 1900 to about 1950 in the villages of Tienhoven and Oud-Maarsseveen and in the surrounding peat bog area: objects from farm and rural everyday life, looked after by volunteers whose stories further enliven the visit. The museum is near cycle junction 48 and is also a starting point for tours through the countryside around the Vecht and the Loosdrechtse Plassen.

Highlights

• Art Nouveau farm from 1906 as a Rijksmonument
• Many small scenes of life and work from around 1900 to 1950
• Two open-air areas on the farm
• Starting point of the Klompenpad "Zoddenpad" and cyclists' rest stop

Permanent exhibition

• Boerenleven in de Vechtstreek – Small scenes with objects from farms and rural everyday life show life and work in Tienhoven, Oud-Maarsseveen and the peat bog area from around 1900 to 1950; two open-air areas on the farm complete the tour.

Founded

2010

Operated by

Stichting Streekmuseum Vredegoed

Admission & discounts

The Museumkaart is not valid here. Reservations by email or via the booking form on the website.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• 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

Apart from a small attic, the museum is wheelchair accessible; there is an accessible toilet and a coach parking space. The Piet Bakker hall for temporary exhibitions can only be reached via stairs.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops

In spring there is the "Lammetjesdag" (lamb day) with children's activities, and school programmes all year round; further family events are listed in the activity overview.

Getting there & parking

The museum is near cycle junction 48 and easily reached by bicycle; it is the starting point of the Klompenpad "Zoddenpad".

Amenities & dining

• Café

During opening hours coffee, tea and apple pie as well as refreshments; as a Rust.nu station, a rest stop for cyclists and hikers.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

Tailor-made group programmes with coffee and pastries are possible; for visits outside regular hours, room costs are charged depending on group size and the reception room or "Deel" used.

Plan your visit