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Houtstad IJlst Museum and Workshop

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    Location: Wymbritseradiel, Friesland, Netherlands

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    August 18, 2023

    Cycling

    Houtstad IJlst is a museum and wood workshop in the Frisian town of IJlst. Here you will find evidence of traditional crafts, toys and a historic collection of ice skates from the Nooitgedagt factory. The location on the water offers a great view of the river De Geeuw and an insight into the history of the IJlster timber industry.

    Friday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m
    Saturday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m
    Sunday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m
    Monday 13:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday 13:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday 13:00 - 17:00
    Thursday 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m
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    October 16, 2025

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    Houtstad IJlst - Museum on the Water: The Houtstad IJlst Museum and Workshop enjoys a unique location on the historic waterfront of Geeuw in IJlst. You can learn a great deal about IJlst's fascinating history, including its timber industry and, in particular, shipbuilding.

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    December 25, 2025

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    The history of IJlst is wood.
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