Jopie Huisman Museum

The Jopie Huisman Museum displays paintings of Frisian landscapes and farm life, created through detailed representations of everyday objects and rural scenes. The collection holds numerous works that capture village and countryside settings with careful attention to detail.

This museum was established to preserve the works of Jopie Huisman, who lived from 1922 to 2000 and painted rural Frisian life. The building itself was designed by architect Hendrik Wouda, giving it additional historical value from that era.

The works here show rural Frisian life as it was lived, depicting farmyards, crafts, and everyday moments that shaped the region. Visitors experience how the artist documented the material world around his community through careful observation.

The museum is located in Workum and operates seasonally from April through October with adjusted hours during the colder months. Plan your visit by checking current opening times, as schedules may vary depending on the season.

Huisman earned his living as a scrap metal trader and never sold his paintings, choosing instead to give them away to people he encountered. This unusual practice eventually turned his works into historical documents of the community he lived in and supported.

Location: Súdwest-Fryslân

Architects: Hendrik Wouda

Address: Noard 6

Opening Hours: April-October Monday-Saturday 11:00-17:00; November, December Monday-Sunday 13:00-17:00

Phone: +31515543131

Website: http://jopiehuismanmuseum.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.97978,5.44370

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:01