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Museum Martena is located in the most beautiful city castle of Franeker (1506). In the museum, use all your senses to take in the story of the city. Drink a cup of tea in the garden room, feel the luxurious dress of Saepke van Vervou, taste the spices in the show kitchen or admire the many talents of the first female university student of the Netherlands, Anna Maria van Schurman. Franeker was once an illustrious university town that hosted professors and students from all over Europe. In the university hall, the atmosphere of those times has been brought back. View the professors' portraits, one of the last three xylums in the Netherlands or the planetarium in miniature: the Orrery. Anna Maria van Schurman was the first seventeenth-century woman to study at the university. A beautiful hall is dedicated to her many talents. On the bel-etage you can see how the Martenastins was inhabited from the sixteenth century onward. You wander around the corridors, taste delicacies in the Pronk kitchen, have a cup of tea in the Garden Room or get to know the many Franeker faces of the Martenahuis. In the attic are the Buitenbeentjes, the Judgment of Solomon and Kooistra's Fair. Children can enjoy the carnival. Flip a coin in the vending machine and the lights come on, the rides spin and the carnival music blares through the room. Also found in the attic is the changing exhibition space. Here you can admire the work of various artists.

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Museum Martena
Voorstraat 35
8801 LA Franeker

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Opening hours

Monday
11:00 – 17:00
Tuesday
11:00 – 17:00
Wednesday
11:00 – 17:00
Thursday
11:00 – 17:00
Friday
11:00 – 17:00
Saturday
11:00 – 17:00
Sunday
11:00 – 17:00

Admission

4 – 13€5.00
14+€6.00
RembrandtkaartFree
Audio tour€2.00
Combikaart Kaatsmuseum Kind€7.50
Combikaart Kaatsmuseum Volwassene€10.00
Combikaart Planetarium Kind€7.50
Combikaart Planetarium Volwassene€10.00
ICOMFree
Museumkaart (Museum Card)Free
Friends of the museumFree
Vriendenloterij VIP kaartFree

Facilities

Wheelchair accessible
Museum shop
Parking
Coffee

Location & Map

Voorstraat 35, Franeker

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Exhibitions

Museum Martena Reviews

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    Museum Martena, located in the charming town of Franeker in the Netherlands, offers visitors an insight into the local history and culture. Housed in a beautiful 16th-century building, the museum presents a mix of art, historical artifacts, and exhibitions that reflect the rich heritage of Friesland.

    The museum's collection includes paintings, silverware, and period furniture, providing a comprehensive look at the region's past. Visitors often appreciate the well-preserved interiors that give a sense of how the wealthy lived in previous centuries. The museum also highlights Franeker's academic history, including its former university.

    While the museum receives praise for its content and the historic building itself, some visitors note that the information provided could be more extensive, particularly for international tourists. The lack of English translations for some exhibits can be a drawback for non-Dutch speakers.

    The size of the museum is modest, which some find charming and others slightly limiting. However, this also means that it can be explored thoroughly in a reasonable amount of time, making it a good option for those with limited schedules.

    Overall, Museum Martena offers a pleasant and educational experience for those interested in Dutch history and culture. Its intimate setting allows for a personal exploration of Friesland's past, though it may not have the extensive collections of larger national museums.

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