Museum Martena tells the story of the city of Franeker. The museum is housed in the 16th century city castle in the historic city center of Franeker. The museum pays attention to the history of Franeker University, the inhabitants of the castle, Anna Maria van Schurman and mechanical works of art.
In the heart of Franeker’s beautiful historic city center is the Martenastins, a city castle built in 1506 by nobleman Hessel van Martena. Museum Martena is located here.
