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Overview houses

An overview of all Museumhuizen in The Netherlands.

All houses

View here the overview of all museum houses spread throughout the Netherlands.

Bonck House 1624 Hoorn Huis Bonck - Built in 1624
Bartolotti House 1755 Amsterdam House Bartolotti Amsterdam
Museumhuis Van Eysinga 1781 Leeuwarden Museumhuis Van Eysinga feestelijke opening in November
Villa Rams Woerthe 1899 Steenwijk Hall in Villa Rams Woerthe

Overview focus houses

View here the overview of all focus buildings spread throughout the Netherlands.

All Focus Houses

In these houses a small exposition is dedicated to a single element of the house.

Gemeenlandshuis Maassluis 1626 Maassluis Gemeenlandshuis Maassluis
Gemeenlandshuis Amsterdam 1726 Amsterdam Museum house Diemerzeedijk in Amsterdam
Raadhuis 1746 Monnickendam Monnickendam Town hall
Fundatie van Renswoude 1759 Delft Foundation of Vrijvrouwe van Renswoude Delft

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Museumhuis Van Eysinga

1781
Lodewijk XVI
Leeuwarden
Koningsstraat 25
Visit today
10:00 - 16:00 hrs
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10:00 - 16:00 hrs
Museumhuis Van Eysinga feestelijke opening in November
Visit today
10:00 - 16:00 hrs
Visit tomorrow
10:00 - 16:00 hrs

Commanding a prestigious position, right in the centre of Leeuwarden, this house was built by one of the most influential and impressive men of his time. It’s not all glitz and glamour, take a look at the servants’ quarters, and see for yourself. Find out the reason why the house stood empty for long periods of time. Ring on the doorbell, get to know the Van Eysinga family, feel the vibes and soak up the atmosphere. You can even sit down at one of the games tables.

Coördinator Museumhuis Van Eysinga

Femke Feddema

Femke Feddema

two worlds

In the Eysinga Museumhuis, you can see how the servants managed to move silently around the house without the high society owners or their guests being aware of their presence. See if you too can manage to go from upstairs to downstairs without being seen!

Purple room Museumhuis van Eysinga
Doornob in the purple room of Museumhuis van Eysinga
two worlds Purple room Museumhuis van Eysinga

Het domein van het personeel

De keuken en de poetskamer... dit is het domein van het personeel van de familie Van Eysinga. Er werd hier hard gewerkt. Soms lijkt het alsof je de boenwas nog ruikt en de bedienden door het huis hoort lopen.

De keuken van Museumhuis Van Eysinga, Leeuwarden
Zilverpoetshok in Museumhuis Van Eysinga, Leeuwarden
Het domein van het personeel De keuken van Museumhuis Van Eysinga, Leeuwarden

Lekker thuiskomen

Het grootste deel van het jaar woonde het gezin Van Eysinga op de boerderij. In de wintermaanden was de stadswoning aan de Koningsstraat hun thuis. Er werd veel tijd met gasten in de chique zaal en ontvangstkamers doorgebracht. In deze kamer is een huiselijker sfeer. Zat het gezin hier rond de tafel om een spelletje te spelen? Werd hier de dag doorgesproken? Waar is de bank om lekker op neer te ploffen?

Huiskamer van de familie Van Eysinga
Huiskamer van de familie Van Eysinga
Lekker thuiskomen Huiskamer van de familie Van Eysinga

The Prince and the Pauper

When you look at this painting, it is very clear that the Van Eysinga family originates from aristocracy. Here we see three generations. The grandfather protectively holds his grandson, Schelto. Easily explainable, as Schelto is his sole heir. In those days, securing the continuation of the family aristocracy with all the privileges and influences that go with it was of the upmost importance. The patriots, however, rebelled against this status quo. Let us know you think! If you were born a Pauper, do you think you would ever make it to becoming a Prince?!

Painting of Familie Van Eysinga
Schelto
The Prince and the Pauper Painting of Familie Van Eysinga

The Prince and the Pauper

When you look at this painting, it is very clear that the Van Eysinga family originates from aristocracy. Here we see three generations. The grandfather protectively holds his grandson, Schelto. Easily explainable, as Schelto is his sole heir. In those days, securing the continuation of the family aristocracy with all the privileges and influences that go with it was of the upmost importance. The patriots, however, rebelled against this status quo. Let us know you think! If you were born a Pauper, do you think you would ever make it to becoming a Prince?!

Painting of Familie Van Eysinga
Schelto
The Prince and the Pauper Painting of Familie Van Eysinga
"The renovation was one big adventure. We rediscovered disused servants’ quarters and carried out extensive research to determine the original interior colours and design. This is how we have been able to recapture the grandeur and majestic feel of the early days."
Ann-Katrin Adolph
Architect bij Vereniging Hendrick de Keyser
Stairs in Museumhuis Van Eysinga
According to the latest fashion

A staircase back in time

If you look at the details of the banisters, you see that each is built identically, piece by piece. A vase is used as the base, followed by a pillar, then an oval medallion with a bow on top and a tasseled ribbon. Does this remind you of something?! Yes indeed, this style reflects the antiquity, the architectural trend of that moment.

Meer moois

Would you like to know more about stucco? Take a look at the interior of the Gemeenlandshuis in Amsterdam or the formerTown Hall in Monnickendam. In the latter you can also view exceptional gold leather wallpaper.

Museum house Diemerzeedijk in Amsterdam

Gemeenlandshuis Amsterdam

1726
Amsterdam
Diemerzeedijk 27
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Monnickendam Town hall

Raadhuis

1746
Rococo
Monnickendam
Noordeinde 5
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Opening hours

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Monday Mon Closed Closed
Tuesday Tue Closed Closed
Wednesday Wed 10:00 - 16:00 10:00 - 16:00
Thursday Thu 10:00 - 16:00 10:00 - 16:00
Friday Fri 10:00 - 16:00 10:00 - 16:00
Saturday Sat 10:00 - 16:00 10:00 - 16:00
Sunday Sun 12:00 - 16:00 12:00 - 16:00

Prijzen

Adults €8
Visitors aged 12 – 26 years €5
Visitors aged under 12 gratis

Gratis Voor:
• Huisgenoten-pashouders
• Leden van Vereniging Hendrick de Keyser
• BankGiro Loterij VIP-KAARThouders

Visiting address

Museumhuis Van Eysinga
Koningsstraat 25
8911 KV Leeuwarden

Practical information

For the Museumhuis we use entry time slots. Select a day and a time and we will guarantee you will not stand in front of a closed door! We also make sure that it is not too busy, and you have all the time you need to take a good look around. Reserve your time slot by clicking on the ‘ticket’ button.

We regret that the Van Eysinga Museumhuis is not accessible for visitors in a wheelchair.

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