Museum Restaurant Slaait'nhoes
In the museum, you’ll find all sorts of old everyday objects from times gone by. You can explore the museum at your own pace, but if you choose one of the options below, this museum really comes to life!
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Proverbial tour The collection comes to life through an informative and entertaining tour, during which one proverb after another is pulled out of a hat and explained. Costume show (especially for groups) From traditional costume to long johns, from woollen hats to a bride’s first wedding night nightdress. Comedian Geert Nieuwenhuis shows you clothing from vervlogen tijden long vervlogen tijden and recounts its history in his own inimitable style, using anecdotes, jokes and antics. Brace yourselves for a good laugh. Demonstration of sand carpet weaving The art of sand carpet weaving is demonstrated in an artistic manner. This is an ancient folk art that has, sadly, almost been lost, but is still honoured at the Slaait’nhoes. Both children and adults often watch this ‘magic with sand’ in awe.
The name ‘Slaait’nhoes’ In this type, it was…
Proverbial tour The collection comes to life through an informative and entertaining tour, during which one proverb after another is pulled out of a hat and explained. Costume show (especially for groups) From traditional costume to long johns, from woollen hats to the first wedding nightgown. Comedian Geert Nieuwenhuis shows you clothing from vervlogen tijden long vervlogen tijden and recounts its history in his own inimitable style, using anecdotes, jokes and antics. Brace yourselves for a good laugh. Demonstration of sand carpet weaving The art of sand carpet weaving is demonstrated in an artistic manner. This is an ancient folk art that has, sadly, almost been lost, but is still honoured at the Slaait’nhoes. Both children and adults often watch this ‘magic with sand’ in awe.
The name ‘Slaait’nhoes’ In this type of barn, the grain was stored above the threshing floor on so-called ‘slaaiten’ – poles laid side by side. Hence the name ‘Slaait’nhoes’. The ‘Slaait’nhoes’ farm dates back to the eighteenth century. The first restoration took place in 1830. In 1972, the current owner acquired the property as a ruin. The restoration was carried out according to plans by architect P.L. de Vrieze from Groningen. The farmhouse has been restored to its original state as far as possible. The result is well worth seeing. Inside the farmhouse, you will find an interesting collection of old tools, furniture and so on. You can also be shown how wool used to be spun. The old well in the yard is still in use.