Beemster Museum
The detached mansion (once inhabited by the gentleman farmer, mayor Hendrik Scheringa Az) and the stolp farmhouse Westerhem were built in 1877.
In 1965, the Beemster municipality acquired a more than 17-hectare cattle farm for housing and emergency rooms for the Mavo. Later, this farm was transferred to the Beemster Historical Society. After extensive renovation, the stolp opened to the public in spring 2000 as an agricultural museum, with its characteristic pyramid shape and traditional layout.
Inside, the farmhouse houses a fascinating mix of spaces, including the distinctive cow barn with summer and winter stables, a cheese dairy and a horse stable. A special feature is the living room with an employee's bedstead, alongside an extensive collection of historic wagons, tools and pictures that bring the past to life.
A modern addition to the farmhouse is the source gas plant, which provides the museum with renewable energy. Since March 2003, the Westerhem farmhouse has also served as an official wedding location, making it not only a historical monument but also a popular venue for special occasions.
Opening hours
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Prices
- Children Free (up to 17 years)
- Adults €7.00 (from 18 years of age)
- MJK (Museum Year Card) Free
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