The Fries Museum

The Fries Museum has a rich history spanning nearly 190 years. In 1827 Francis Binkes, Henry Amersfoordt and Freerk Fontein founded the Provinciaal Friesch Genootschap ter beoefening der Friesche Geschied-, Oudheid- en Taalkunde. Also known as the Fries Genootschap (Frisian Society), it would oversee the preservation of Friesland’s history, language and identity.