Jan Bouman Haus
The Jan Bouman Haus is a museum in Potsdam’s Dutch Quarter, documenting the district’s history, architecture and restoration. Jan Bouman gave the house its name as the quarter’s master builder.
Built in 1735, the two-storey gabled terraced house formed part of the quarter’s first block. Red brick and white joints mark its Dutch architectural style. King Frederick William I of Prussia commissioned the quarter to attract Dutch craftsmen to Potsdam. Construction continued from 1732 to 1742 under Bouman’s supervision.
Inside, a permanent exhibition presents the quarter’s development and the restoration of this listed building. Eighteenth-century furniture adds material detail to the exhibition. Visitors can examine architectural details while following the historical context of Potsdam’s Dutch Quarter. The building’s restoration finished between 1995 and 1997. The museum connects this specific house with the wider Dutch influence on Potsdam’s cultural landscape. An association dedicated to Dutch culture and architecture operates the museum in Potsdam.
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