The museum houses a collection of thousands of antique toys, some dating back to the late 1800s.
It preserves 160 different historical crafts, ranging from traditional blacksmithing to obscure agricultural trades.
The exhibits are housed within converted agricultural barns, maintaining the rural architectural context of the Veluwe region.
The collection includes functional historical machinery, much of which has been restored to display its original mechanical operations.
The Old Crafts & Toy Museum, known locally as Museum 't Achterhuus, preserves an extensive collection of 160 traditional Dutch crafts and trades. The facility displays tools and work environments representing professions such as clog making, coopering, and traditional barbering. The toy collection features thousands of historical playthings, including handmade wooden items and antique dolls from the 19th and 20th centuries. The museum is housed in a series of historic farm-style buildings in the rural village of Terschuur. Exhibits are arranged to simulate authentic workshops, allowing visitors to walk through recreations of historical workplaces. It serves as a repository for rural Dutch heritage that predates industrial automation.
The central hallway showcasing the collection of antique pedal cars and vintage wooden ride-on toys.
Wear comfortable, flat shoes as you will be walking across various floor types including brick and uneven wood surfaces.
Visit during the shoulder seasons to avoid larger crowds and enjoy the surrounding quiet countryside.
Check the official website for rotating special exhibitions, as the museum frequently changes its featured displays.
Do not attempt to touch the delicate antique toys or the restored machinery on display.
Closed on Sundays; often operates on a reduced schedule during the winter months.
