Museums for enthusiasts
There’s plenty of that in Midden-Groningen. They are often founded by collectors, such as het Brandweermuseum or the Skating Museum. And you’ll find enthusiastic volunteers there, such as the bus drivers at the Bus Museum or the blacksmith at the Historic Shipyard, who are happy to tell you about their passion.
Nationaal Bus Museum | Buses of yesteryear
Hoogezand – In days gone by, you didn’t just take the bus; you’d go ‘mit Gado noar stad’ or travel with one of the other bus companies such as ESA and DAM. At the Nationaal Bus Museum in Hoogezand, they’re all neatly lined up: the buses of yesteryear. You’ll find a remarkable collection of buses and various coaches from vervlogen tijden, and even a prison van. Of course, the tickets, ticket punches, ties, caps and uniforms are all on display too. Hop on board.
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Brandweermuseum | Go like the fire brigade
Sappemeer – For many, it’s a childhood dream: working for the fire service. At het Brandweermuseum in Sappemeer, you can make that dream come true, if only for a moment. There are dozens of perfectly restored fire engines on display, many from Groningen. And you can regularly visit for open days or parades in which the engines take part. An ideal outing for the whole family or for a children’s party.
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Northern Netherlands Train & Tram Museum | All aboard!
Zuidbroek – Whether you’re into ‘real’ trains or miniature model trains, enthusiasts can indulge their passion at the Northern Netherlands Train & Tram Museum. And the best bit is: the museum is housed in an old station! Find out what it’s like to be a conductor or train driver.
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Historische Scheepswerf Wolthuis | Cast Off
Hoogezand – Are you interested in shipping or shipbuilding, do you love old machinery, or do you simply adore everything from days gone by? Then the Historische Scheepswerf Wolthuis is highly recommended. Nothing here has changed at all over the past few decades. The shipyard’s volunteers – often men who have worked in a shipyard themselves – regularly practise and demonstrate their craft.
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Groninger Schaatsmuseum | From wooden skates to clap skates
Sappemeer – Skate collector Alex Kampinga of the Groninger Schaatsmuseum began collecting ‘scheuvels’ because he was looking for a relaxing hobby. In the Skating Museum, you’ll find skates from all over the world, some of which are centuries old. From unique examples such as swan skates or skates belonging to famous skaters to the ordinary ‘wooden skates’ from the early 20th century.
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