Ellert en Brammert, Folklore museum in Schoonoord, Netherlands.
Ellert en Brammert is an open-air museum in Schoonoord that displays various historical buildings from the peat digging period, including a traditional house, a Protestant church, a village prison, and a school room. The structures are spread across the grounds and show spaces that give insight into daily life from that era.
The museum takes its name from a tale from 1660 about two giants named Ellert and Brammert who lived in the surrounding region. This folk legend shaped the cultural memory of the area and became the name for this place.
The exhibits show how people lived in this region during the peat digging era, with authentic houses and handmade objects that tell their daily story. Visitors see not just furniture and tools, but experience the way of living and working that defined this area.
The grounds are easy to explore on foot and offer free parking for visitors. There is a souvenir shop on site, and the museum hosts special events like a Christmas market in December with reduced entry fees.
Two large statues of the mythical giants Ellert and Brammert stand at the museum entrance and are immediately visible. These figures bring the local folklore to life and help visitors understand the story behind the place's name.
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