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Rundveemuseum Aat Grootes: cows as living heritage

Rundveemuseum Aat Grootes in Aartswoud keeps traditional Dutch cattle breeds. The animals and the story of dairy farming and rural life together form the core of the visit.

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Learning to see the differences

Blaarkoppen, Lakenvelders and other cattle breeds are represented in the museum’s subject. Look at colour patterns and differences in appearance and ask which characteristics belong to a breed. A living heritage museum calls for a different way of looking than a room of static objects.

More than the animals

Exhibitions also cover work in the countryside and agricultural technology. This gives the encounter with the cattle a broader setting. Check the current programme if you are coming for a particular theme or activity.

From summer to barn Sunday

The regular 2026 season ends on 20 September. After that there are monthly Open Stal Zondagen (Open Barn Sundays) and separately announced activities. So a winter Sunday is not automatically a visiting day. Groups can enquire about an appointment.

Before you go

After 20 September 2026 the calendar with Open Stal Zondagen applies, not the regular summer timetable.

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. Rundveemuseum Aat Grootes — source 1

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  2. Rundveemuseum Aat Grootes — source 2

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  3. Rundveemuseum Aat Grootes — source 3

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