The Rope Museum

  • The Oudewater Rope Museum in Oudewater, Groene Hart. A historical museum dedicated to rope-making and rope production, with visitors and cyclists gathering outside the entrance to the distinctive, listed building in the town centre.
  • The Oudewater Rope Museum in Oudewater, the Green Heart. An interactive museum exhibition where visitors, under guidance, are introduced to traditional rope-making and the history of rope production in a historic workshop.
  • Interior of the Rope Museum in Oudewater with historic rope workshop, wooden beams, old machines, ropes and informative panels on rope production.
  • Historic black-and-white photograph of rope makers at the Touwmuseum in Oudewater, showing a large coiled bunch of rope and workers posing in the rope maker's yard.

Location

Reijersteeg 4
3421 SZ Oudewater
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Rope belongs to Oudewater, so the rope museum in Oudewater is definitely worth a visit! In the historic centre of Oudewater, in the Reijersteeg, the atmospheric Rope Museum is housed in an authentic track barn, a barn where hemp, yarns, sledges and spinning wheels were stored and rope was made centuries ago. The track barn that houses the museum is the last one - although restored - to be seen in its original state. Of course, there are old tools on display, but there is also a real old liner from Touwfabriek G. van der Lee in Oudewater. Where you can make your own (jump) rope.

Playground and ship for children
There is also plenty for children to experience...

Rope belongs to Oudewater, so the rope museum in Oudewater is definitely worth a visit! In the historic centre of Oudewater, in the Reijersteeg, the atmospheric Rope Museum is housed in an authentic track barn, a barn where hemp, yarns, sledges and spinning wheels were stored and rope was made centuries ago. The track barn that houses the museum is the last one - although restored - to be seen in its original state. Of course, there are old tools on display, but there is also a real old liner from Touwfabriek G. van der Lee in Oudewater. Where you can make your own (jump) rope.

Playground and ship for children
There is also plenty to do for children. Opposite the museum is a small playground with a rope theme. On the top floor of the Rope Museum, a real ship has been built! Here you can dress up as a pirate and conquer the seas.

Activities
There are various fun, tasty and educational packages to experience in and around Het Touwmuseum. Click on one of the packages below for more information.

  • Artisanal Green Heart
  • Rope cycle route
  • Scavenger hunt
  • Rope for School

Opening hours

  • From 5 April to 31 October.
    Tuesday to Saturday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Sundays and public holidays: 12.00 to 17.00.
    Also open on Easter Sunday, Ascension Day, Whit Monday and Whit Monday: 12:00-17:00.

    Closed from 3 November to 31 March. Visits are possible on request.

Prices

  • Adults € 6,00
  • Children €3.00 for children aged 4–13
  • Children Free from 0-3 years
  • MJK (Museum Year Card) Free

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