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The National Wicker Museum in Noordwolde tells a fascinating story about the history of people who built a life using the natural resources the environment offered them.
For much of the last century, almost the entire village lived off the production of hundreds of thousands of rattan chairs annually. This earned Noordwolde the reputation of "Wooden Village of the Netherlands." The village even boasted a Wicker School where people learned the wickerman's trade. This national monument now houses the National Wicker Museum.
How did Noordwolde develop into "the Wicker Village of the Netherlands"? How was this related to the harsh living conditions in the peatlands? What was the influence of the Colonies of Benevolence? Why did the rattan industry ultimately collapse at the end of the 20th century? You'll find the answers to these questions at the National Wicker Museum.
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The National Wicker Museum in Noordwolde tells a fascinating story about the history of people who built a life using the natural resources the environment offered them.
For much of the last century, almost the entire village lived off the production of hundreds of thousands of rattan chairs annually. This earned Noordwolde the reputation of "Wooden Village of the Netherlands." The village even boasted a Wicker School where people learned the wickerman's trade. This national monument now houses the National Wicker Museum.
How did Noordwolde develop into "the Wicker Village of the Netherlands"? How was this related to the harsh living conditions in the peatlands? What was the influence of the Colonies of Benevolence? Why did the rattan industry ultimately collapse at the end of the 20th century? You'll find the answers to these questions at the National Wicker Museum.
The museum displays not only many wicker utensils but also magnificent masterpieces. The building's authentic atmosphere and the many visual and audio clips transport visitors back in time. The free audio tour completes the experience.
For children, there's a dedicated audio tour with exciting display cabinets: count the squirrels around Noordwolde, learn how people used to live, follow the tram tracks through Noordwolde, and much more. Anyone who does well earns a Detective's Diploma!
Of course, young and old can also get hands-on in the museum, such as weaving a carpet beater.
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