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Friesland · Culture & daily life

Toankamer ’t Ponthús: Stavoren in a compact display

On the Hellingspad, ’t Ponthús brings together the history of Stavoren. The online research card gives few details per display case, so the place above all invites you to ask targeted questions and make comparisons.

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Town on the water

The display aims to bring the history of Stavoren to life. In the rooms, look for the relationship between town and water: shipping, trade or everyday use can each become visible through different objects.

Objects as a source for the town

With a local object, the maker, user and findspot are often more important than appearance alone. So read the label first and then place the object on an imaginary map of Stavoren.

Ask about the collection

The research card mentions the board and contact details but does not fully describe the display cases. So use the volunteers as additional guides and ask which object, in their view, opens up an unexpected story about the town.

Before you go

The museum is closed from November to April inclusive. Visits by appointment are mentioned outside the regular days, but always confirm this in advance.

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 0203 — Toankamer ’t Ponthús

    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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