Iron underfoot
Compare wooden and metal constructions, bindings and blades. Ask what kind of ice, use and skater a model was intended for.
Regional forms
Westland curls (Westlandse krullen) and other local details can reveal where a skate came from. Use catalogue information before you attribute a form to a region.
Sledge next to racing skate
Winter heritage goes beyond competitive sport. Compare a sledge, a recreational skate and a racing model in terms of function, user and wear.
Before you go
Open every Wednesday 13.00–16.00 and on the first and third Sunday of the month 13.00–16.00. Closed in July and August; groups can visit by appointment. Visitor information mentions a staircase to the upstairs section. Payment is in cash.
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.
- Research card 1387 — Westlands Schaatsmuseum
Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified reference from a supplied research card; content, authority and currency still to be checked independently.