But there is more to see. The Bolswar House of Stories tells the equally inspiring and extraordinary life story of priest-journalist Titus Brandsma, canonised in 2022 by Pope Francis. Known as a priest, but also as a fierce opponent of Nazism. Opposition which he eventually paid for with death - he died in Dachau concentration camp.

And of the seventeenth-century Frisian Renaissance poet Gysbert Japicx (1603-1666), born and died in Bolsward. Gysbert Japicx is considered the founder of Frisian as a written language. Incidentally, he is the son of the architect of the building that houses Museum De Tiid.

Museum De Tiid is also about Grutte Pier, the legendary Frisian freedom fighter. Was he a hero or a bandit? Equally fascinating is the life story of the enterprising Trijntje Hilarides. In 1892, at the age of 24, this sturdy Frisian became the first female director of a dairy factory in Zurich. An unusual appointment at a time when the village dignitaries were mostly men.

There is more to see and experience at Museum De Tiid. From temporary art & culture exhibitions to the richly decorated halls and authentic period rooms. From presentations and workshops to climbing the impressively restored tower loft and from the beautiful Council Chamber to the cosy catering department.

Museum De Tiid in Bolsward: a place to reflect, discover and experience.