Museumboerderij 't Olde Maat Uus

Museum Farm ’t Olde Maat Uus in Giethoorn offers a unique glimpse into the traditional life of this water-rich village. The thatched farmhouse, built in the 19th century, has been transformed into a museum where visitors can step back in time and see how farming families once lived and worked.

Inside the farmhouse, original furniture, utensils, and tools illustrate daily life in old Giethoorn. From the box bed to the small kitchen, everything reflects the atmosphere of a bygone era. The museum also highlights traditional crafts such as reed cutting, punter boat building, and peat harvesting, all vital to the local economy.

Visitors can also view an authentic Gieterse punter – a flat-bottomed wooden boat still used today on the village’s narrow waterways. Demonstrations and activities are regularly held, allowing guests to experience what it was like to live in a village without roads, where all transport was by boat.

’t Olde Maat Uus is located in the heart of Giethoorn and is a perfect addition to a visit to this picturesque village. The museum brings history to life and shows how people adapted to living in and around the water.