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Museum Oold Ark: hand tools as a trace of craftsmanship

At Museum Oold Ark, hand tools are the common thread. Workshops of a blacksmith, wheelwright, shoemaker and carpenter, among others, place thousands of objects back in the context of their craft.

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Tools in a workshop

A hammer or plane tells you more when it sits between workbench, material and related tools. So for each display, look at which successive actions were needed to make or repair a product.

Changing professions

Alongside the permanent crafts there are temporary displays. For 2026, the research card mentions everyday implements of the family doctor, vet and dentist. Check the current theme, as it determines which professional tools get extra attention.

De Weyert next door

The De Weyert corn mill stands at the same address. In the summer season the museum and mill are open on Saturdays; in winter, Saturday opening applies only to the mill and the museum receives groups by appointment.

Before you go

Individual museum visits are seasonal and limited to Saturdays. The spelling of the address varies in other sources; the museum website uses Lyclamaweg.

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 0178 — Museum Oold Ark

    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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