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Tourist Information

In the North of Holland, in the province of Groningen, you find Nienoord Castle. Situated in lovely 19th-century surroundings the national carriage collection is shown. The museum organizes various exhibitions, demonstrations and events.

Since the opening of the museum in 1958 many families, organizations and museums donated their carriages to the Nationaal Rijtuigmuseum. The museum preserves the original materials and gives advice to carriage-owners how to keep and restore their coaches and sleighs in the original shape, colours and materials.

Adjacent to the museum are more tourist attractions, like a large playground, swimming pools and a camping site. The picturesque surrounding landscape invites you to explore the region on foot, by bike or on horseback. Information Centre Nienoord helps you to find your way in this authentic part of Holland.


Address

Leek
Nienoord 1
9351 AC Leek
The Netherlands
phone+31 - (0)594 - 51 22 60
fax+31 - (0)594 - 51 79 21
emailinfo@rijtuigmuseum.nl
 http://www.rijtuigmuseum.nl

Type of museum

Transport museum

Opening hours

Tuesday - Friday: 10:00 - 17:00
Saturday - Sunday: 13:00 - 17:00

daily guided tours through the carriage depot: 11:30, 13:30 and 15:30

November - March: closed; tours by appointment

Number of carriages in exhibition

60

Total number of carriages

300

Entrance fees

Adults€ 5,00
Reduced rate€ 4,00  groups (10 or more persons)
Children 0-17 yearsfree entrance
Guided tour€ 12,00
Guided tour after closing time€ 75,00

Public transport

Airport: Amsterdam airport Schiphol, Groningen airport Eelde

Train: Groningen Central Station

Bus: Line 81 - 87 - 316 (stop VVV in Leek)

Filiations

ICOM - International Council of Museums

IATM - International Association of Transport and Communication Museums

NMV - Nederlandse Museum Vereniging

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