Information in English

Apart from possessing the world's largest egg (sculpture) in Terschuur, on Rijksweg 87 (map), the borough of Barneveld, in the heart of The Netherlands, has just 'laid' another special egg. The collector, Kees Bakker, has transformed his hobby into an attraction, something unparalleled in The Netherlands: the Old Crafts and Toy Museum. More than 150 ancient crafts are on display including a smithy, colgmakers' workshop and a farm complete with stable, yard, furniture and clothes belonging to a bygone era. On the upper floor of the museum is an unique collection of old and antique toys. Exhibitions with a special theme are regularly organised here.

The museum is open throughout the year from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. (Tuesday till Saturday) and can cater for large groups or parties, and has plenty of seats and tables for a cup of coffee and/or sandwiches. From april till september also opened on Sunday

For further information: tel 31-342-462060
(click here for a virtual tour through the Old Crafts departement)
(click here for a virtual tour through the Ancient Toys departement)