
About
The West Frisian Museum is located in the centre of Hoorn, at the place de Roode Steen. The collection of the museum in Hoorn shows the "Golden Age". It consists of (consumer) objects, art, crafts, the guild of marksmen, the VOC, trade and archaeology, which deal with the history of the city of Hoorn in the Golden Age. There are also changing exhibitions and a beautiful educational program, as well as a voyage of discovery for younger visitors.
Populair ships from Hoorn
Sights in Hoorn
Westfries Museum
History of the Westfries Museum
The striking classicist building was built in 1632. The style of the facade can be traced back to the Dutch Renaissance. In January 1880 the Westfries Museum was built on the back of the building. Another 73 years later, in 1953, a cellar from the 15th century was founded under the building, which is now used for archaeological objects from the surrounding area.
About the Westfries Museum
In the West Frisian Museum, which has been in existence for more than 100 years now, a large number of objects are show in 27 rooms. These objects are linked to the history of the town of Hoorn, the craft, the shooting guild, the VOC, trade and archaeology. Here you will find paintings of archers, chimney paintings and interiors which remind us of their former owners.