Cherry museum Cothen

In the heart of the Kromme Rijn region, where cherry growing plays an important role, you will find "Het Kersenmuseum" at Theo and Martine Vernooy's fruit farm.

In this (interactive) museum, visitors can learn about the rich history of cherry growing where concepts such as tradition, pride, culture, beautiful stories, nostalgia and togetherness can be found. Although we speak of a centuries-old tradition, it has been revived with the knowledge of the past and the techniques of today.

Auction room Old Fruit Auction Wijk bij Duurstede
A special aspect in this museum is the auction room. The fruit auction of Wijk bij Duurstede was inaugurated on 9 June 1949. Despite its cultural-historical value, architecture and authenticity, it failed to be listed as a national monument. In 2002, the entire fruit auction was demolished but the auction clock, benches and tile tableau were preserved. These cultural-historical objects have been given a new use in "The Cherry Museum". Here you can see the auction room with the original clock, benches and everything else in its original state. Want to know if you have the right trading skills? Then play the "auction game". So you can experience bidding for yourself. Who knows, you might do the best business!

Walking route through the cherry orchard
For enthusiasts, there is a walking route through the orchard. Fun to enjoy after a visit to The Cherry Museum. For the children, there is a treasure hunt! The route with scavenger hunt is available at the counter of the Landwinkel.

During the Cherry Festival, The Cherry Museum will also be open!