The legendary Redbad, King of the North Sea, comes to life in this large-scale exhibition. Discover the vast Frisian realm of the early Middle Ages through unique archaeological finds. A compelling story about the greatest Frisian ruler ever known.
Discover the eventful life of Margaretha Zelle, the daughter of a hatmaker from Leeuwarden who went on to become the world-famous spy and exotic dancer Mata Hari. This intimate exhibition features personal items that illustrate her tragic fate.
With over 200,000 objects, the Fries Museum houses the largest provincial collection in the Netherlands. The collection is incredibly rich and diverse, ranging from paintings to cabinets and from archaeological finds to textiles.
Wybrand de Geest (1592–1663) was one of the most important portrait painters of the seventeenth century and the court painter to the Frisian Nassaus. Discover the high society and glamour of yesteryear through the eyes of the master who immortalized the wealthy elite with virtuoso precision.
In this spatial installation, Iranian-Dutch artist Tina Farifteh explores our concept of “home.” The exhibition poses the poignant question: if society does not offer a home, is there perhaps a place for the displaced in the vast landscape?
The relationship between humans and nature is the central theme of this exhibition. Through contemporary art from the Fries Museum’s collection, the exhibition explores the vulnerability of nature and the impact humans have on it.
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