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Friesland · Technology & transport

Museum Pakhuis Koophandel: vehicles, trains and lace under one roof

The warehouse on the Oostersingel brings together collections that are rarely neighbours: historic cars and trains stand alongside radios, Meccano and fine handmade bobbin lace.

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Machines in the warehouse

Historic vehicles make up an important part of the display. Look not only at bodywork and shine, but also at controls, dimensions and signs of use; these details tell you what practical purpose a vehicle once had to serve.

From large-scale trains to Meccano

Trains, radios and Meccano broaden the technical story. Set an industrially manufactured object against a constructed model and pay attention to scale: this shows how technology is used, collected and reinterpreted.

A different kind of precision

The lace collection shows European bobbin lace, samplers and sewing implements. It calls for a different pace from the vehicles. First look at the pattern from a distance, then move closer for the threads, joins and small irregularities.

Before you go

This profile appears to describe the same location, collection and website as ’t Andere Museum. A time slot is recommended; groups visit by appointment.

Sources

This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.

  1. Research card 0169 — Museum Pakhuis Koophandel

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified reference from a supplied research card; content, authority and currency still to be checked independently.

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