Frisian Resistance Museum

The Fries Museum is dedicated to Friesland and the Frisian people. Its activities revolve around the eleven cities that make up the province and the surrounding countryside. These include the Frisians' love-hate relationship with water, the search for what defines the typical Frisian character, and Friesland's place in the wider world. The freedom fighter Grutte Pier's sword; old costumes and clothing; treasures from the Frisian mounds; the legacy of Mata Hari, the exotic dancer who was executed as a spy at the end of the First World War; Gerrit Benner's paintings; contemporary visual art; and the film de Overval: together these objects tell the story of Friesland.

Museum de Grutterswinkel is located in Leeuwarden, the capital of Friesland in the northern Netherlands, a city rich in history and culture. Leeuwarden is known for its significant landmarks such as the Oldehove tower and the historic Apotheek building, as well as its status as the home of the largest cattle market in the country. The city is also famous for its educational institutions, including several HBO schools and branches of renowned universities, attracting approximately 16,000 students, many of whom are international. Additionally, Leeuwarden is a notable starting and finishing point for the Elfstedentocht, a famous ice skating race that covers over 200 kilometers across frozen canals, held under rare cold conditions. Generated from the website