Jan Bouman Haus

The Jan Bouman Haus is a house museum in the Dutch Quarter of Potsdam featuring characteristic architecture of this settlement with red brick on its front facade. The building includes a courtyard, a half-timbered structure in the rear section, and a garden with baroque architectural elements.

The Dutch carpenter Jan Bouman from Amsterdam oversaw the construction of multiple building blocks in Potsdam's Dutch Quarter between 1732 and 1742. The settlement was created under Frederick II, who attracted Dutch craftspeople and merchants to the city.

The house displays furniture and household items from the 18th century that reflect the daily life of the first Dutch residents. The exhibition shows how these families lived in their new home and used their spaces.

The museum is accessible at different times during the week and on weekends, offering visitors access to the restored rooms and the garden. It is advisable to check current opening hours in advance and allow time to explore the entire property at a relaxed pace.

The building preserves significant amounts of original materials from its founding period, making it a valuable record of Dutch building techniques. Visitors can thus understand how this old craft tradition has been preserved to the present day.

Location: Potsdam

Official opening: 1997

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Operator: Förderverein zur Pflege niederländischer Kultur in Potsdam e.V.

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 13:00-18:00; Holidays,Saturday,Sunday 11:00-18:00

Website: http://jan-bouman-haus.de

GPS coordinates: 52.40275,13.05925

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:43