Natuurmuseum Fryslan
Natuurmuseum Fryslan
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Natuurmuseum Fryslan is er voor natuurliefhebbers, ouders, opa’s en oma’s. Maar vooral voor kinderen! Want zelf doen staat centraal. Ooit door een onderwaterwereld gelopen? Gezien hoe dieren worden opgezet? Gevlogen als een gans? Of proefjes gedaan in een waterlab? Kom meedoen in het nummer 1 kidsproof museum van Fryslan!
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kph
Amsterdam, The Netherlands74 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
Great museum with a big collection and the current GIF exhibition is very interesting. We visited late in the afternoon during the week so it was quiet, however, it's very Corona proof: hand gel everywhere, mandatory face mask for adults and staff. The underwater safari is paid separately, it lasts only 7 minutes and it's cute, but I wouldn't waste time waiting for it if the place is crowded.
Written 24 October 2020
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Niels P
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 • Couples
Very nicely displays and activities. Made for kids, but it's perfectly made for adults too. Many things to see and discover, and learn.
Me and my girlfriend (28) enjoyed our stay!
Written 19 July 2020
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thepatricks_2
Belfast, UK350 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2018 • Family
After reading about this museum called in with our granddaughter, tickets not cheap very disappointed with most of the exhibitions stuffed animals and other strange items our granddaughter definitely not impressed. Not recommend
Written 16 August 2018
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Anky D
Heerenveen36 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2018 • Family
Lots of information about nature and Nice interactive expositions. Lot to see and experience for children in an active way. Nice location in center of the city. Friendly personel.
Written 14 August 2018
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Les De Q
Utrecht, The Netherlands1,644 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2018 • Couples
Its a difficult museum to write a review for. On many fronts its a great collection of artifacts, inspirational exhibits and interactive activities. On the other hand it lacks English descriptors (Leeuwarden is 2018 Cultural capital so can expect many non dutch speaking visitors). Some of the exhibits are questionable despite being very creative - it all comes down to taste I suppose. Well worth a couple of hours visit.
Written 20 January 2018
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MMilu
Berlin, Germany8 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2017 • Family
On a rainy day in Friesland, we were looking for an interesting indoor activity. The natuurmuseum seemed to be the perfect place, especially since I read on Trip Advisor that it boasts English descriptions.
Well, they don't really, so that's what the 4/5 is for.
You get free coffees and water in the atrium (no free drinks for the kids, though, except water), where there was a staggering exhibition of nature photographs, including some on the damage rubbish does to seabirds.
The exposition itself concentrates on the region's seafaring history, showing exhibits brought back from all four corners of the world as they used to be shown as curiosities.
It goes on to deal rather eclectically with digestion and water treatment, the senses, albinism and the Ice Age. The top floor is dedicated to Darwin and evolution.

Every section is hugely informative with innovative interactive quizzes and games.
Some of them are easily understood with a knowledge of German and English, but children definitely need help.
Written 18 August 2017
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Lee G
La Crosse, WI12 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2017 • Family
A beautiful building and exhibit center easy to walk to. However: Kids need help to manage this place. Its quite thorough but exhibits often seemed to go over the heads of our 6 and 4 year olds when a parent wasn't nearby to help focus. This is not an activity-centered museum as much as it is an exhibit museum. Go, however!
Written 16 April 2017
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Reeonz
The Hague, The Netherlands41 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2016 • Couples
The museum is set up to entertain mostly children, while not shying away from "scary biology". The museum has skeletons, many tstuffed animals. They also have their own taxidermy lab, where you can visit the studio and see how taxidermy works. It's all very informative, and a very nice afternoon activity. Especially for the price.
Written 22 February 2016
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Andreas B
Leeuwarden, The Netherlands14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2016 • Friends
The museum is located in a pretty building, close to the town and a park so it on a good location.
The exposition was really interesting. There's a lot to see and to learn. Nice that there's an English description as well so it's understandable for everyone.
Another nice thing is that you can take a look around the museum once you finished with the body worlds part.
The price is a bit high but it's understandable for a world famous show.
Written 2 January 2016
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Nigel H
Goes, The Netherlands254 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2015
At the moment they are doing a inside out exhibit which was awesome. Entry includes free coffee and biscuit which was nice. Alot to see and plenty to learn. Unfortunately we didnt have enough time to see everything but what we did see was great. Well worth a visit if you are in the area.
Written 2 November 2015
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