Looking for the best museums in North Brabant? These are the best ones:
Dierenrijk - Eindhoven Zoo
Mierlo
Safaripark Beekse Bergen
HilvarenbeekSafaripark Beekse Bergen is the largest wildlife park in the Benelux. Visitors can come face to face with wild animals.
DAF Museum
EindhovenThe DAF Museum is housed in an old brewery from 1884. The museum illustrates the history of Van Doorne's Automobile Factory (DAF). The permanent exhibition consists mainly of DAF vehicles including prototypes and produced sports cars. Furthermore, the museum houses a large collection of trucks. That
Overloon War Museum
OverloonIn the museum you will experience the occupation and the persecution, the opposition, D-Day and the Battle of Overloon.
Philips Museum
EindhovenThe Philips museum provides a fascinating picture of the way in which Philips evolved from a small incandescent lamp manufacturer into a large and prestigious international group of companies. From the company’s origins in 1891 to the innovations of tomorrow.
Van Abbemuseum
EindhovenThe Van Abbemuseum in Eindhoven is one of the first public museums for contemporary art to be established in Europe. The museum’s collection of over 3.600 works of art includes key works and archives by Joseph Beuys, Marc Chagall, René Daniëls, Marlene Dumas, Sheela Gowda, patricia kaersenhout, Güls
Jheronimus Bosch Art Center
's-HertogenboschThe Jheronimus Bosch Art Center is dedicated to the southern Dutch painter Jheronimus Bosch, who lived and worked in Den Bosch between 1450 and 1516. The museum shows mostly replicas of his artworks.
Herzogenbusch concentration camp
VughtThe Herzogenbusch concentration camp was the only SS concentration camp outside Germany and the German annexed territories. Between early 1943 and late 1944, more than 31,000 people were detained here. The museum consists of an indoor and an outdoor area. Outside, an architectural model illustrates
Church of Saint John the Baptist
Waalwijk
Het Noordbrabants Museum
's-HertogenboschThe Noordbrabants Museum is housed in the former Military Governorate, a monumental 18th century city palace. It is a museum of art, history and culture of North Brabant. The museum illustrates the cultural history of North Brabant by exhibiting historical objects and works of art. The collection ra
De Pont Museum of contemporary art
TilburgDe Pont Museum is housed in a former woolen mill building. It is a museum of contemporary art that is named after entrepreneur and lawyer Jan de Pont, whose inheritence provided funds for the promotion of contemporary art. The museum collection consists of about 1000 works, among others by Ai Weiwei
Dierenrijk
NuenenDierenrijk is a zoo especially aimed at children.Children experience what it is like to climb like a ibex, to sit on a stick like a chicken or to walk like a stork. Dierenrijk also organizes regular themed events and live performances and daily feeding presentations take place.
TextielMuseum
TilburgEverything related to textiles The TextielMuseum is a dynamic and creative working museum located in a former textile factory in Tilburg. It is the only place in the world where textile design, art, fashion, industrial heritage and innovation come together.
Zoo Veldhoven
VeldhovenZoo Veldhoven is home to a variety of exotic animals. You can see colorful birds and special animals not often encountered in the Netherlands. Among other things, Zoo Veldhoven has several aviaries and a raptor enclosure.
Zoo Parc Overloon
OverloonZoo Parc Overloon is home to several well-known and rare animal species. Among them are cheetahs, Alaotrabamboemakis, African wild dogs, Vietnamese sika deer, white-wang gibbons, bear martens, meerkats, raccoons and Bennett wallabies. There is also a botanical garden, a butterfly valley and the Pand
Museum Klok & Peel
AstenThe Klok & Peel Museum’s collection consists of two subcollections: a collection of carillons and a natural history collection. The museum has the largest collection of carillons in the world. The museum covers all clock-related themes. Clocks from all over the world are exhibited in the great hall.
preHistorisch Dorp
EindhovenThis open air museum, located in the vast Genneper Parken, shows how life in the Netherlands has been over a period of 10,000 years. Starting from the Stone Age, moving on to the Iron Age, visitors can explore dwellings, tools and other structures that have been reconstructed using the same material
Van Gogh Church
Etten-Leur
Natuurmuseum Brabant
TilburgNatuurmuseum Brabant is housed in the former villa of cloth manufacturer Guillaume JD Pollet. The museum is dedicated to the landscape and the nature of Brabant. Among other objects, the museum exhibits plants, animals, rocks and fossils. One of the permanent exhibitions, ‘De Reis’, focusses on the
Het Markiezenhof
Bergen op ZoomThe Markiezenhof is a late gothic, medieval city palace. The palace houses three museums: the Stad- & regiomuseum, the Spotprentenmuseum en the Kermismuseum. The palace consists of several rooms, corridors, towers, courtyards and gardens that illustrate the history of the city. The kermismuseum disp
Wings of Liberation
BestThe Wings of Liberation Museum is located in the area where in September 1944 thousands of American troops landed as part of Operation Market Garden. The museum covers the occupation, the oppression and the final liberation of the southern part of the Netherlands. By displaying dioramas, authentic m
BestZOO
BestThe animal park where you can still experience that real Brabant coziness! BestZOO is a cozy zoo, where visitors can get close to the animals and get a good view of the animals. Come face to face with animals from all over the world! Monkeys from South America, panthers from Asia, marsupials from Au
Design Museum Den Bosch
's-HertogenboschDesign Museum Den Bosch presents exciting and surprising exhibitions about design from the past, present and future. In two large halls and several small presentation rooms you will discover the influence of design on the world, from culture to technology, from lifestyle to philosophy, and from ava
Heeswijk Castle
Heeswijk-DintherHeeswijk Castle is a former water fortress from the 11th century. The museum illustrates the housing condition in the middle of the 19th century. The visitor is guided through the castle by a guide that tells the story of the extraordinary life in the castle. Among others, the tour goes through the
Breda's Begijnhofmuseum
BredaBeguinage Breda's Museum paints a picture of the living world of the Breda Beguines. On the first floor is a living room and kitchen as a Beguine had them in the past. In addition, an audiovisual program "Brides of Christ" is running.
Dierenpark De Oliemeulen
TilburgDierenpark De Oliemeulen calls itself the strangest animal park in the Netherlands. Among other things, there is a two-headed snake, an owl, a gecko and a miniature horse. There is also a nursery with various small animals such as tiny meerkats and tiny eyelash geckos, coal-burning turtles and vario
Stedelijk Museum Breda
BredaYou can only visit us for a while: from Monday 14 November the museum will be closed for six months. On to May 2023: then we celebrate the festive reopening of our brand new museum. A busy period begins in the museum: we are going to realize an even more beautiful and better museum that is worthwhi
Museum Krona
UdenThe Museum voor Religieuze Kunst is housed in a wing of an inhabited monastery. The collection consists of various religious art objects from the Netherlands. Special works include medieval monstrances and sculptures. Due to the lack of space, only a small part of the collection can be on display. F
Nationaal Carnavalsmuseum Oeteldonks Gemintemuzejum
's-Hertogenbosch
Biesbosch MuseumEiland Werkendam
WerkendamThe Biesbosch Museum Werkendam illustrates the history and the fishing, hunting and ‘griend’ culture in the Biesbosch. The museum also focusses on the artisans in the area. There are workshops of among others, a hoop maker, a basket maker and a cooper. In addition, the museum covers the resistance i
Museum 't Brabants Leven
Den Dungen
Museum De Sigarenmaker
BergeijkMuseum the Cigar Maker is dedicated to the craft of making cigars by hand. Among other things, the museum displays cigars, books about cigars and assorted boxes in which the cigars are preserved. Everything that was made around cigars (bands, presenters and other packaging) are also on display in mu
De Looierij
DongenDe Looierij is a museum housed in an old tannery, of which the oldest part dates from 1890. The museum illustrates the tanning process and the life of tanners. By walking the ‘looiroute’, the visitor learns everything about tanning. The museum has three sections. In one of the sections a collection
Van Gogh Village Museum
NuenenThe Van Gogh Village Museum is housed in the old town hall in Nuenen. In the museum, visitors relive the time of the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. The museum illustrates how the artist lived and painted during his time in Nuenen from 1883 to 1885. You can experience his journey to making his first
Meierijsche Museumboerderij (farm museum)
Heeswijk-DintherThe Meierijsche Museumboerderij illustrates life and work on a farm in the Brabant Meierij from 1880 to 1930. Topics that are discussed in the museum include the habits and customs of that time. In the Middle Ages, people started agricultural activities on the site of the farm.
MU Hybrid Art House
EindhovenMU Hybrid Art House at Strijp-S is all about art in the broadest sense of the word. Together with mainly young makers and a broad, international audience, MU defines the liminal space between ‘what art is and what art can be’. Thereby, we prioritize the introduction to, elaboration on and hands-
Museum Slager
's-HertogenboschMuseum Slager has a large collection of paintings, drawings and objects by eight painters of the Slager family. The works are from the period 1861 to 1994. Exhibitions are set up around different themes, showing the relationship of the painters with the theme in various style periods and different t
Boerenbondsmuseum
GemertThe Farmers' Union Museum is located in the birthplace of Father Gerlachus van den Elsen (1853-1925). The museum shows what farm life was like around 1900.
Vincent van GoghHuis
ZundertThe Vincent van GoghHuis is located on the site of the birthplace of the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. The museum illustrates the life and work of Vincent van Gogh. The museum also organizes exhibitions on artists from the 20th and 21th centuries who are or were inspired by Vincent Van Gogh.
Museum Jan Cunen Oss
OssMuseum Jan Cunen presents a timely and innovative programme, rooted in the rich cultural history of Oss. It does so both within and beyond the walls of Villa Constance, with a discerning eye for emerging talent and a sincere commitment to the city. Dynamic and distinctive Museum Jan Cunen is a d
Museum 't Oude Slot
VeldhovenMuseum 't Oude Slot is housed in a 200-year-old farm, built on the foundations of the Manor ‘Slot Zeelst’ from approx 1575. The museum manages a unique collection of 17th until early 20th century prints, regional archaeological finds and objects from earlier life in the nearby Kempen area. There ar
De Wieger Deurne
DeurneMuseum De Wieger is housed in the former home, doctor's office and workshop of the painter and doctor Hendrik Wiegersma. The collection mainly consists of art painted by Wiegersma himself. In addition, works by other artists from the period 1900 to 1940 are displayed, including Charley Toorop and Is
Museum Helmond - Kunsthal Helmond
HelmondMuseum Helmond is located partly in Castle Helmond and partly in the modern Boscotondo Hall (Kunsthal Helmond).
Museum Romeins Halder
Sint-MichielsgestelThe Museum Roman Halder (Sint-Michielsgestel) paints a picture of Romanization in the hamlet of Halder. All objects, which are displayed in the museum were found in Halder or its surroundings. Halder is located at a distance of half a kilometer from the museum. The collection includes pottery, utens
Bierbrouwerij De Roos
HilvarenbeekJoin us and imagine yourself in a brewery in the 19th century. Do you know what a reefer is? And have you ever cooked on mutsard? At the only authentic village brewery in the Netherlands, you can see how beer was brewed in the past. At Bierbrouwerij De Roos, you can still see most of the original i
Bierreclame Museum
BredaThe Beer Advertising Museum is dedicated to the history of beer advertising. The advertisements on display are mainly from the Netherlands and Belgium, but also from England, Ireland, Germany and northern France.
Dutch Museum of Lithography
ValkenswaardAlois Senefelder discovers stone printing or lithography in 1798. He thus brought the world for the first time a printing technique to reproduce images quickly, massively and inexpensively. Starting in 1837, this could finally be done in color! The further development of photolithography perfected a
Zwanenbroedershuis
's-HertogenboschThe Zwanenbroedershuis is a Neo-Gothic building. It is still the house where members of the ‘Illustre Lieve Vrouwe Broederschap’ meet. Besides the interior itself, the museum exhibits objects from the 16th and 17th centuries, including antique chairs with coats of arms, Neo-Gothic closets, a Neo-Got
De Ontdekfabriek
EindhovenIn The Ontdekfabriek, children are introduced to science, innovation and technology in a fun and educational way. Various films are shown, but visitors can also discover, build and design. Indoor as well as outdoor activities are organized. De Ontdekfabriek is aimed at children aged 8 to 12 years.
Sint-Jans Museum de Bouwloods
's-HertogenboschSt. John's Museum the Construction Shed is located in a building next to St. John's. All medieval sculptures that could no longer be maintained on the church itself are displayed in the museum. In addition, the museum displays all design models and casts used during restorations, and there is the ch
Princenhaags Museum
BredaThe Princenhaags Museum is located in the old auditorium of the Protestant cemetery Haagveld. The museum is dedicated to the district of Princehage. The seigniory of Hage was first mentioned in 1198. The museum's permanent collection consists of documents, photographs and objects related to the cult
Paulus van Daesdonck Museum
Ulvenhout
NAC Museum
Breda
Maczek Memorial Breda
BredaWe are happy to tell you more about the liberation of Breda in 1944 and the battle that the Poles fought for this. Meet several men from the 1st Polish Armored Division and General Maczek. In addition, we offer an up-to-date program in which freedom, peace and democracy are central. What will y
Castle Museum Julie Postel
BoxmeerKasteelmuseum Boxmeer is housed in a castle that was used as a hospital and nursing home in 1800. From this castle, Sister Order the Congregation of Julie Postel dedicated themselves to society. Among other things, the museum displays relics, habits and a special collection of church silver. Also on
Cultuurhuis Bergeijk
Bergeijk
Museum Helmond - Kasteel Helmond
HelmondGemeentemuseum Helmond is partly housed in the Helmond Castle and partly in the modern ‘Boscotondohal’. The collection consists of objects related to the history of Helmond and an art collection with the theme ‘Man and Work’ that includes works from 1850 to the present. The museum also exhibits a co
Archeologisch en Paleontologisch Museum Hertogsgemaal
's-HertogenboschThe Archaeological and Paleontological Museum Hertogsgemaal is housed in an old pumping station built from 1940 to 1945. The museum holds a collection consisting largely of archaeological finds and reconstructions from ancient times. The collection consists of four sections: the Stone Age, the Ice A
Next Nature Museum
Eindhoven
Dierenpark Zie-Zoo
VolkelAnimal Park See-ZOO is a zoo and breeding center. It is home to a variety of animal species from almost every continent. Among others, owls, kangaroos and ducks can be seen. The zoo also houses remarkable animal species, including the Clouded leopard, Tayra and the American black bear.
Museum Brigade en Garde Prinses Irene
OirschotMuseum Brigade en Garde Prinses Irene is dedicated to the history of the Royal Dutch Princess Irene Brigade and the Guards Regiment Fusiliers Princess Irene. Photographs, documents, uniforms and historical weapons illustrate the history from 1940 to the present. The objects are displayed in two rest
Natuurhistorisch en Volkenkundig Museum Oudenbosch
OudenboschThe Natural History and Ethnographic Museum was founded around the collections of the Saint Louis brothers, which were used for visual education in the past. The museum has several departments. The main attraction is the almost thousand stuffed animals on the first floor, which is still decorated
Weverijmuseum
GeldropWeverijmuseum Geldrop is housed in a monumental factory building. The main collection of the museum consists of looms and machines. The museum shows how to weave and how the process has evolved. In addition there are machines that show how yarn is made and a loom where ‘smeerkussens’ are woven. The
Stadsmuseum Grave
GraveThe Stadsmuseum Grave is housed in De Hampoort, a city gate from 1688. The museum illustrates the story of Grave by displaying, archaeological finds, photos, drawings, engravings and various architectural models. It illustrates the history of the municipality of Grave, which consists of the town of
Nationaal Vlasserij-Suikermuseum
KlundertThe Vlasserij-Suikermuseum is located at the west corner of North Brabant, where flax and sugar beet have been cultivated for years. The museum shows the process and the products that are made from both sugar beet and flax, such as linseed oil, flax ribbon, linen and sugar. The museum features vario
Museum Jan Heestershuis
SchijndelMuseum Jan Heestershuis is housed in the former house of artist Jan Heesters from Schijndel (1893-1982). The museum collection mainly consists of works that were made by him and various objects from inside the house. The museum also owns more than 150 works by Dorus van Oorschot and exhibits graphic
Brabants Museum Oud Oosterhout
OosterhoutBrabants Museum Oud Oosterhout consists of an indoor and an outdoor museum. The outdoor museum depicts the history of Brabant, and in particular of Oosterhout. The park has about 250 Oosterhout miniature buildings. In addition, it features a Flemish barn, a shoemaker and a laundry room. The indoor m
Arboretum Oudenbosch
OudenboschArboretum Oudenbosch is a botanical garden that consists of various types of trees and shrubs. The garden covers an area of about four hectares. The entrance is located in a monumental building, which belonged to the former convent building of the Jesuit Fathers in the past. The arboretum Oudenbosch
Geniemuseum
VughtThe Engineer Museum is located in the old kitchen of the Konzentrationslager Herzogenbusch in Camp Vught. The museum is dedicated to the history of the Regiment of Engineers. By means of tools, uniforms, models, photographs and documents a picture is given of past missions, but also more current one
Het Oertijdmuseum
BoxtelHet Oertijdmuseum in Boxtel is a geological and natural history museum. Among other things, (dinosaur) fossils from small to huge, and various stones and minerals are shown. The volunteers of the Dinolab and the Dinowerkplaats work on the process from-bone-to-skeleton and will explain this proces. G
Museum van Brabantse Mutsen en Poffers
Sint-OedenrodeThe Museum van Brabantse Mutsen en Poffers shows knit caps from Brabant from the period 1880-1945. Every part of Brabant used to have its own kind of cap. People in central and eastern Brabant wore mesh and lace caps, while in western Brabant they wore the double cap with crown. Important in the mus
Museum De Roos
GeertruidenbergMuseum de Roos is housed in a building from the 16th, maybe 17th century. The museum illustrates the history of Geertruidenberg and the cores Raamsdonk and Raamsdonkveer, with which it forms a municipality. Geertruidenberg received city rights in 1213 and became the first city of Holland with these
Museum de Vier Quartieren
OirschotMuseum de Vier Quartieren exhibits objects related to popular culture, agriculture, crafts and religion. The museum illustrates life in the countryside and in the city between 1840 and 1915. Additionally, the museum displays objects from childhood time, clothes and hats.
Museum Tongerlohuys
RoosendaalThe Tongerlohuys Museum is housed in the former clergy house of the St. John's Church from 1762. The collection includes objects that illustrate the main aspects of Roosendaal’s past. The focus of the museum is on the history of the city and its region with its religious past, railways, industry and
Nederlands Zouavenmuseum
OudenboschThe Nederlands Zouavenmuseum is housed in the former town hall from 1776. The museum illustrates the story of the Zouave. People from the Zouave were volunteers in the 19th century, that tried to save the Papal States in Italy. Many people of the Zouave were Dutch. The collection of the museum inclu
Museum Kruithuis
's-HertogenboschMuseum Kruithuis is located on the edge of the center of 's-Hertogenbosch and offers a unique insight into the history of the Eighty Years' War, the siege of 1629 and the special role of water. With this exhibition, Kring Vrienden takes you on an impressive journey through time in the only remaining
Museum Ton Smits Huis
EindhovenThe Ton Smits Huis is a striking blue, pink and white coloured villa. It is the former studio and home of Dutch artist Ton Smits, who lived and worked here from 1957 until his death. He was a cartoonist and painter, and became widely known in the United States. The Ton Smits Huis illustrates both hi
Museum de Dorpsdokter
HilvarenbeekMuseum De Dorpsdokter is dedicated to the life of doctors in villages from early 1800 to 2000. The museum illustrates the life of this old fashioned doctor. The medical historical collection includes medical instruments and related objects. In addition, the museum covers the pharmacist, physiotherap
Gevangenpoort
Bergen op ZoomThe Prison Gate in Bergen op Zoom consists of several authentic experience rooms where the story of this city prison is told. In addition, there is an escape room.
Speelgoedmuseum “Op Stelten“
OosterhoutSpeelgoed & Carnavalsmuseum Op Stelten is housed in a school of over a hundred years old. The museum exhibits various kinds of toys, including dolls in various sizes, doll houses, schools and shops, Meccano, cars, electric trains, stick horses, games and tops. The museum also has a collection of opt
Het Waalres Museum
WaalreThe Waalres Museum is housed in the former linen factory ‘Swane’ from 1861. The museum has three collections. The largest collection is the collection of historical damask from the 16th to the 19th century. The Industrial Heritage collection consists of objects that are related to the cultural herit
museum of flightsimulation
SomerenThe Museum voor Vluchtsimulatie illustrates the history of flight simulators, how a plane can fly and how it is controlled. The museum features some link trainers and real flight simulation devices. Under the guidance of an instructor the visitor can ‘fly’ in one of the historical flight simulators.
Heemkundekring en streekmuseum Jan uten Houte
Etten-LeurHeemkundekring en streekmuseum Jan uten Houte is housed in the Sint Paulushofje from 1681. The museum illustrates the life of people from North Brabant till 1960. The museum includes a shop, a bakery, a bar with a beer tap , and a laundry and ironing area. The ground floor features a room decorated
Vliegend Museum Seppe
BosschenhoofdVliegend Museum Seppe houses a collection of airworthy historic aircraft like the DH-82 Tiger Moth, DHC-1 Chipmunk and Piper Cub and several static objects like Messerschmitt Me-109 fighter, cutaway engines and much more!
Jan Visser Museum
HelmondThe Jan Visser Museum is dedicated to the old agricultural past before everything in the industry got mechanized. Old farming tools and various other objects illustrate how agriculture used to be. The museum features a decorated forge, a butchery, a shoemaker and a bakery, where objects related to t
Bavaria Biertour
LieshoutArmed with a tasting glass, the visitor experiences step by step how Bavaria beer is brewed. Find out about the quality of Bavaria beer, taste the ingredients, learn how Bavaria beer is brewed and learn about the family history. After the Bavaria Beer tour, each visitor (18+) receives a Bavaria gift
HomeComputerMuseum
HelmondThe HomeComputerMuseum is an interactive (hands-on) journey through the history of the home computer since 1977. Over 200 computers are ready to be tried by the visitors to experience to write a letter or start and play a game on an old computer. Everything is set in a time correct environment. A no
Wehrmachthuisje
SomerenDuring World War II, 6-8 German soldiers were housed in the Wehrmacht cottage. These soldiers operated a searchlight that was part of a defense line against the Allies. After the war, the Wehrmachthuisje was used as emergency housing because of the housing shortage. The Wehrmachthuisje is the hub of
Motion Imagination Experience
EindhovenMotion is a magical and immersive experience that goes beyond your imagination! Step into a colorful dream world filled with fantasy, emotion and fun. Play with art. Swing among the clouds. Discover, laugh and be amazed by the sensations of this distinguishing place. Motion offers a unique lighting
Visserij- en Cultuurhistorisch museum Woudrichem
WoudrichemThe Fisheries and Cultural History Museum grew out of the initiative of a group of enthusiastic residents of Woudrichem. They started collecting historical material about river fishing. In a few years, so much material was gathered that it was decided to set up a museum. The collection provides an a
Peerke Donders Paviljoen - Museum voor Naastenliefde
Tilburg
Kessels Muziek Instrumenten Tilburg
TilburgKessels Muziek Instrumenten Tilburg holds a collection of musical instruments dating from 1896 to 1956. Among other things, the museum displays copper and wooden wind instruments, percussion, bowed, and plucked instruments. The workshop shows how musical instruments were made 100 years ago.
Beeldenmuseum Zr. Jesualda Kwanten
Tilburg
Radiomuseum Reusel
ReuselThe Radio Museum Reusel is dedicated to the history of radio. The earliest radio history starting in 1935 is on display at the museum.
A.M. de Jong Museum
Nieuw-Vossemeer
Valkerij en Sigarenmakerij Museum
ValkenswaardThe Valkerij en Sigarenmakerij Museum has two collections. The Valkerij Museum covers the history of falconry from 1650 to 1850. During this period people from the noble class and kings entertained their guests with the ‘vederspel’. The Sigarenmakerij museum illustrates the development of cigar maki
Bakery museum
LuyksgestelThe Kempen Bakery Museum is an old bakery with an over 170-year-old old oven fired with faggots and an equally old, nostalgic candy store. You can fully experience the firing, dough working and baking as it was done in those days around the old troughs and full explanations will be given during a ba
Wilhelmieten museum
HuijbergenIn six rooms many memories of the Wilhelmietenorde and the work of the brothers of Huijbergen are exhibited. Every year there is a theme exhibition, exhibitions of local artists and music performances. Check the website for more information.
Zwaluws Museum
Hooge Zwaluwe
EDAH Museum
HelmondAt the EDAH Museum, visitors experience over 100 years of food distribution. The history of the EDAH company supplemented by others takes the visitor back in time. The museum shows, among other things, products, store types marketing concepts, advertisements, packaging, weighing and checkout systems
