Molenaars Oude Tractoren: farm machinery at the museum farm
At Museumhoeve Molenaar in Berkel en Rodenrijs, historic tractors and other farm machinery take centre stage. A guided tour provides background on makes such as International Harvester, McCormick and Farmall.
A tractor at work
Look not only at the bonnet but also at the connections and equipment. Ask what task a vehicle performed and what it needed to do so. This gives a clearer picture than a list of model names.
Farm and collection
The museum farm and the curiosities loft give the vehicles a wider setting. Look at which other everyday objects add to the story. The collection is being continued by a foundation, with visits in small groups as an important format.
Book the guided tour slot
The first Saturday is given as the visiting day, but the guided tour starts at a fixed time and has limited capacity. Phone in advance to arrange to take part. Card payment is not available, so make sure you have a suitable means of payment.
At a tractor, ask which implement or type of work originally went with it.
Before you go
Book the guided tour by phone and bring cash.