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About the Poultry Museum
Barneveld is known as the cradle of Dutch poultry farming. And it still plays a leading role in this sector. So it makes sense that the Dutch Poultry Museum is located there.
A unique museum where the history of chickens and eggs is presented in a fascinating way. Here you can take a journey through the history of Dutch poultry farming. See an antique incubator that is still in use and follow a chick as it hatches from its egg. When the chicks are a little older, they can be held and cuddled. In the hall with the live animals, more than 20 Old Dutch breeds show off their beautiful colors. For children, there is a treasure hunt for an exciting tour through the museum.
You can participate in an auction in the authentic auction room. By pressing a button to stop the auction clock at the right moment, you can become the owner of a nice souvenir, a box of Barneveld eggs, or a bottle of egg liqueur. Enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, or a soft drink in the coffee room. Have a cookie, a Barneveld sprits, or a traditionally made piece of apple pie with it. We also offer a toasted sandwich or, of course, chicken soup for lunch. Before you leave the museum, visit the museum shop for original gifts and other items. Everything is chicken and egg themed, of course.
After your visit, you will conclude:
“Abeautiful and fascinating museum!”
Address details
Address: Hessenweg 2A – 3771 RB Barneveld
Telephone: +31 342 – 400073
Email: info@pluimveemuseum.nl
Opening hours
We are open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Also open on Easter Monday and Whit Monday, and on Mondays during the nationally designated school holidays. Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
Volunteers wanted
The Poultry Museum runs entirely thanks to volunteers. We can count on a large group of enthusiastic volunteers. Among other things, they take care of the cash register, welcome visitors, or are on duty in the museum shop, coffee shop, and so on. We also have volunteers who give guided tours and work in the auction room. Some tour guides come from the poultry industry, while others have gained their knowledge through training courses and workshops.
A lot of work is also done behind the scenes. The preservation and management of the museum, the buildings, and the collection require a great deal of attention.
Due to the increasing number of visitors, we also need more and more volunteers. If you would like to join an enthusiastic team of volunteers at the Poultry Museum, please contact us or, better still, come and visit us for an informal chat about this wonderful work in our beautiful museum.
Friends wanted
Did you enjoy your visit to our museum? We hope to see you again soon! If you are fond of the museum, we invite you to become a 'Friend of the Poultry Museum'. We would greatly appreciate this, as our income consists of entrance fees and sponsorship money.The contributions of our loyal friends enable us to do that little bit extra to keep our museum attractive. Of course, we reward your friendship with attractive benefits.
If you would like to contribute to a bright future for our museum, please click on the button below.
Deployment schedule
The Dutch Poultry Museum uses Inzetrooster to schedule its many volunteers. With the help of Inzetrooster, volunteers can easily schedule themselves.
Admission prices 2025:
| Museum Card holders | FREE |
| Admission for adults | €11.25 per person |
| Admission for children (ages 2 to 11) | €5.60 per person |
| Group price for adults (min. 20 people) | €10.25 per person |
| Group price for children (min. 20 people) | €5.10 per person |
by prior reservation |
€ 26,00 |
Package deal – for 20 people or more:
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1= admission/guided tour/auction |
€10.75 per person |
| 2 = 1 + coffee and cake | €14.65 per person |
| 3= 1 + coffee and Barneveld sprits | €14.95 per person |
| 4 = 1 + coffee and apple pie | €16.35 per person |
| extra second cup of coffee | €1.30 per person |
The Poultry Museum is wheelchair accessible and has a separate disabled toilet.
Dogs are not allowed, with the exception of assistance dogs
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General information
You can extend your package with lunch.
| Rustic lunch, including soup, egg, coffee/tea | €17.00 per person | Rustic lunch, as above but GLUTEN-FREE | €21.75 per person |
| Simple white/brown rolls | €4.00 each |
| Artisanal sandwiches with luxurious fillings | €8.20 each |
| Coffee table extension: | |
| Chicken Soup | €3.10 per person |
| Croquette | €2.60 per person |
Prices for the packages are specifically for private groups and include VAT.
For groups of fewer than 20 people, please contact the museum by email or, preferably, by telephone.
Group prices and bookings by bus companies by telephone only
Subject to change without notice.
