Local museums in Limburg

The Municipal Cave was created in the past when the Romans needed the marl from the soil as a building material. Fossils and shell layers show the natural conditions of the past. The Municipal Cave also provides an overview of various artistic expressions and living conditions of different generatio

Bonnefanten: surprisingly distinctive in ancient and contemporary art. Alongside modern and contemporary art, old masters find their place in the iconic building designed by the Italian architect Aldo Rossi. The Bonnefanten museum tells stories through the permanent collection, temporary exhibitions

At the Limburgs Museum in Venlo, discover how the history of the Netherlands began thousands of years ago. This is where the first people and farmers settled. With interactive exhibitions, events and the best stories for young and old, the museum brings the history and culture of Limburg to life. Wh

Discovery Museum is a museum on science and engineering. The museum illustrates the development of science and technology in the past, the present and the future. The museum covers historical themes such as Maastricht earthenware and coal mining, but also newer developments are discussed such as sus

The Limburgs Openluchtmuseum Eynderhoof is a village that demonstrates life in the Peel region around 1900. The museum is located in a green countryside setting and is managed, staffed and maintained by volunteers. This do museum focuses largely on games, food, drinks and crafts, but is also about d

Museum Het Petershuis is housed in a late Medieval house. The museum owns a collection of contemporary and archaeological objects from Gennep. The permanent collection includes models, archaeological finds and historical information about Gennep. The museum focusses on Germanic peoples and Romans an

Cube was Holland's first museum entirely dedicated to design. Cube displayed meaningful design that has an impact on the world. The museum has merged with the Discovery Museum in Kerkrade since 2021.

At the Dutch Mining Museum in Heerlen, you can discover the different facets of the colourful mining history: dark stories, golden times, grey sides and colourful perspectives. We tell our story at two locations: At the main location of the Dutch Mining Museum, the mining history is literally and

The Peel Museum is a museum in the Peel (an area in Brabant and Limburg) where the life and work of the beginning of the last century is exhibited. During a visit to the museum, there is always a guide present if desired who can tell the story of the peat extraction and the subsequent extraction. Th

Museum de Locht is housed in an authentic North Limburg ‘langgevelboerderij’. It is a regional museum that focusses on the growing of asparagus and mushroom. The museum illustrates how people lived and worked in the countryside in the period from 1850 to 1950 and shows the whole process of growing a

Museum De Domijnen is housed in a 19th century school. The museum illustrates the regional history and displays contemporary art. The collection on the ground floor consists of international avant-garde art including video art and photography. On the upper floor the visitor learns about the region i

Museum Land van Valkenburg focuses on the most interesting aspects of the region both historically and culturally, from the origins of the ‘Mergelland’ to developments in artistic field at the present and recent past. The permanent exhibition brings together the geology and archeology of Valkenburg

Keramiekmuseum Tiendschuur is housed in the tithe barn of Castle Holtmühle. The collection includes both contemporary and historical ceramics and illustrates the clay industry in Tegelen from the Roman period till mid-20th century. It shows, among other things, the development of the ceramic industr

Museum Vaals is housed in a monumental monastery chapel. The museum shows, among other things, a collection of over 200 statues of saints with a height of 1 meter to as much as 3.5 meters alternately combined with contemporary painting.

The Elsm Museum is located in the production area of the former Hennekens distillery in Beek. The original distillation equipment and authentic objects and materials show visitors a glimpse into Beek's industrial past. Volunteers take care of maintenance and tours. On the upper floor a temporary exh

The History House in Roermond focuses on the history of Roermond. Themes there include trade, changes in power, monasteries, art workshops and Christopher, the city's oldest resident.

Kasteel Wijlre estate brings together contemporary art, architecture, cultural heritage, and nature. Nestled in the rolling hills of South Limburg, the estate's expansive gardens and historic park surrounding the castle and carriage house offer a unique setting for contemplation and discovery. The H

The Thorn Museum is housed in a medieval abbey. The museum illustrates the history of the town of Thorn. The museum displays art historical objects and multimedia on topics that include abbesses and noble ladies. An eyecatcher in the museum is Panorama Thorn, a work by Dutch painter Frans van den Be

The Leudalmuseum illustrates the cultural history and nature of the Leudal. The permanent collection is divided into four themes: fauna, archaeology, local history and history. The fauna collection includes animals and eggs. The archaeological section focusses on archaeological cultures in the Leuda

Historiehuis van de Maasvallei (Historyhouse of the river Maas-valley houses a knowledge and information center about the Dutch-Belgian Maas-valley. With an experience room, library, mini cinema and visual and digital presentations. Here visitors will find information and inspiration about the histo

The municipal museum of Weert is open to the public again after a major renovation, restoration and redesign. Under the name Museum W, the museum is taking a new substantive course with a renewed arrangement of the permanent collection and an exhibition program of contemporary art and design. The de

Streekmuseum Stevensweert - Ohe en Laak illustrates the history of Stevensweert and Ohé en Laak. The collection includes objects found during the dredging process. Paintings, interior pieces, a model and excavated finds illustrate the story of the lost castle Walburg.

In the Maastricht Museum, on the 1st floor of Centre Céramique, we tell the hidden stories of this extraordinary city. Our time travel begins about 7,000 years ago, with the first permanent inhabitants. From there we go to the Roman conquerors. They built a bridge over the Meuse River here for the f

Museum van de Vrouw is dedicated to the life of ordinary women. The museum illustrates the development of women's lives and the connection with current topics and traditions. The collection consists of approximately 35,000 objects, including women's clothing, cooking utensils, toys and makeup.

Streekmuseum 't Land van Peel en Maas is housed in the former monastery Kerkebosch. The museum illustrates the history of the region of Peel en Maas. Among other things, the museum exhibits works by Dutch-American sculptor Shinkichi Tajiri. It also covers Romans in Maasdal and Peel and the deportati

The Kopermolen is a centre for art and culture. Exhibitions are organized that last for six weeks before they are changed. The exhibitions are always on artists from the region. The museum organizes exhibitions of paintings, sculptures, jewellery, glass art, photos and other art forms. The art that

Museum de Kantfabriek is housed in the last lace producing factory in the Netherlands. The museum illustrates the old textile industry and how it laid a foundation for prosperity in North Limburg. In the Netherlands the concentration of textile industries was nowhere as high as in this region. The m

The Roerstreek Museum is dedicated to archaeology, biology and geology of the Roerstreek. Visitors learn more about the villages Herkenbosch, Herten, Linne, Melick, Montfort, Sint Odiliënberg, Posterholt and Vlodrop. In addition, the collection includes a Roman tomb from Linne, a collection of coins

The Sint-Pieters museum on the Lichtenberg tells the story of the municipality of Sint-Pieter, which merged into the municipality of Maastricht in 1920. The museum exhibits include photographs, soil finds, fossils and various other objects.

The Venrays Museum is housed in 't Freulekeshuus, a building that dates back to 1866, designed by architect Pierre Cuypers. It is the cultural history museum of Venray. The collection consists of objects that are related to the cultural heritage of Venray and its surroundings. Among other objects, t