Museum Hert fan Friesland in Grou

Museum Hert fan Fryslân is located in the characteristic Frisian village of Grou, in the heart of Friesland. The museum displays characteristic Grouster themes such as: everything about the water around Grou, Halbertsma's Timber Factories, the writing Halbertsma brothers, and Saint Piter.

Museum Hert fan Fryslân is situated in the middle of the characteristic Frisian village of Grou, in the heart of Friesland. The museum showcases typical Grouster themes. Films, stories, and sound clips reinforce the historical image of Grou, such as the Halbertsma Timber Factories (an important employer in the 20th century), the Sint Piter festival, Grou as a water (sports) village, and the writing Halbertsma Brothers, who have been important for the use and preservation of the Frisian language for centuries. The stories of old Grou come to life in the museum through preserved heirlooms. 

The museum is located on the ground floor of the former Town Hall at Stationsweg 1, approximately 500 meters from the center of Grou. The Town Hall was built in 1942 and is a design by architect Alexander Kropholler.