Looking for the best museums in Overijssel? These are the best ones:
Museum de Fundatie
ZwolleMuseum de Fundatie, Paleis aan de Blijmark is a museum of visual arts. The collection consists of old, modern and contemporary art, applied art and ethnographic objects. Part of the collection consists of modern and contemporary art that was made in the province of Overijssel. Important in the museu
Twickel Castle
Ambt DeldenTwickel is a castle that is mentioned for the first time in 1347. The oldest parts of the current castle date from the 16th century. It is situated on an estate of four thousand hectares that consists of fields and meadows, forests with old oaks, meres, lakes, heathes and ‘houtwallen’. On the proper
Stedelijk Museum Kampen
KampenThe Stedelijk Museum Kampen is housed in the old town hall in Kampen. It has a collection that consists of four main themes: law, religion, water, and the House of Orange-Nassau. Important in the museum is the ‘Schepenzaal’ or 'Magistrate Hall' from 1545, in which is shown how law was practised in t
Museum Anno
ZwolleMuseum Anno is dedicated to the cultural history and art from Zwolle. The museum consists of an old part, the former 16th century ‘Drostenhuis’ and a new part from 1997. The collection includes paintings by 17th century masters, cultural and historical objects, silverware and prints. The museum hold
Museum de Fundatie
HeinoMuseum de Fundatie, Kasteel het Nijenhuis the Nijenhuis is a museum of visual art. The museum is located in the Nijenhuis, an estate with manor. The collection that is exhibited in the castle is based on the collection of Dirk Hannema, former director of Museum Boijmans. It is a varied collection t
Rijksmuseum Twenthe
EnschedeRijksmuseum Twente is a museum of old and modern art and applied art. Works from the Middle Ages to the present day are on display in the museum. The collection consists of more than eight thousand pieces. There are about ten exhibitions each year, based on the permanent collection. There is a typic
Museum De Oude Aarde
GiethoornMuseum De Oude Aarde is a museum of minerals and fossils. In this museum, the visitor finds himself in the world of gemstones and fossils from the depths of the earth. For children there is a scavenger hunt through the museum and outside they can go look for crystals in the pond.
Museum Buurtspoorweg
HaaksbergenMuseum Buurtspoorweg (MBS) is a museum railway line between Haaksbergen and Boekelo. The collection of the museum consists of steam locomotives, diesel locomotives, restored train carriages and a collection of historical objects. Visitors experience how people travelled in the past. The museum illus
Oyfo Technology Museum
HengeloExplore our Oyfo Engineering Museum. In Hazemeijer's old factory, explore what technology means in our lives. See how our world is changing because of technology. Learn all about steam engines and smartphones, robots and art, energy sources and our planet. In short, everything about man and technolo
Toy Museum
DeventerSpeelgoedmuseum Deventer is housed in two 14th century houses. The collection consists of toys that were used in the Netherlands, and consists of more than 13,000 objects. The collection includes excavated toys from the 13th century, but also modern toys. Themes that recur are trains and mechanical
Hildo Krop Museum
SteenwijkThe Hildo Krop Museum manages the collection for the municipality of Steenwijkerland. The Hildo Krop Museum has also set itself the task of expanding one facet of Krop's versatility each year.
Museum EICAS
DeventerMuseum EICAS makes (non-figurative) art from the 1960s and onward more accessible. Starting point is the concept of the Dutch Nul and the international ZERO movement ('nul' means 'zero'), wich still resonates in contemporary art.
Nationaal Grammofoonmuseum
NieuwleusenThe Nationaal Grammofoonmuseum (National Gramophone Museum) tells the history of recording and reproducing sound from 1877, when the phonograph was invented, to 1980 when digital technology heralded the end of the analogue era of the gramophone, the cassette recorder and the tape recorder. The museu
Museum Giethoorn 't Olde Maat Uus
GiethoornVisit Museum Giethoorn 't Olde Maat Uus, which is located in an original historical farmhouse. It is the only place in Giethoorn where you can see how people lived more than 100 years ago and how they earned a meagre living by cutting peat and building small boats (‘punters’). There is also a museum
Openluchtmuseum Ootmarsum
OotmarsumOpenluchtmuseum Ootmarsum is a museum that illustrates life in the countryside of Twente from a hundred years ago. It consists of seventeen authentic buildings fully furnished with their own story. In addition to the typical Saxon farmhouses, the museum features outbuildings, including a blacksmith,
Museum Natura Docet
DenekampNatura Docet is the first natural history museum in the Netherlands that was open to the public. The museum takes the visitor on a search for the origins of the Twente landscape. The museum collection consists of various objects such as animals, fossils and minerals. The museum garden is designed as
Ikonenmuseum Kampen
KampenIkonenmuseum Kampen is housed in a historical monastery that used to be part of the convent of the Franciscans. The museum distinguishes itself from other museums with Christian and religious art by only exhibiting icons. The permanent exhibition consists of approximately 170 icons. The museum shows
Streekmuseum Ommen
OmmenStreekmuseum Ommen exhibits objects from Ommen and its surroundings. The museum illustrates the cultural heritage of Ommen. It features a permanent exhibition on prison camp Erika. In addition, the collection includes old interiors, costumes, objects related to agriculture and livestock, tools from
Museum No Hero
DeldenOn April 15, an entirely new art museum opened its doors to the public: Museum No Hero. Housed in a historic building in the town of Delden, surrounded by a beautiful garden. Nine exhibition rooms, filled with a beautiful selection of paintings, sculptures, furniture and the occasional clock, show y
Memory Libertymuseum
NijverdalThe Memory Liberty Museum in Nijverdal takes you on the hard-fought journey to what is now called our freedom. How the Second World War came about. How we as the Netherlands have defended our freedom against the invading enemy. How the occupying forces oppressed us for five years and took away ou
Museum De Waag
DeventerMuseum De Waag is home to the urban collection of the city of Deventer. The rich city history is told in ever-changing exhibitions. In summer, this takes the form of a retrospective. In other seasons, the exhibitions highlight a specific theme.
Museum Geert Groote Huis
DeventerGeert Groote (1340 - 1384) is the most important Deventer in history. He is known far beyond our borders as the founder of the Modern Devotion. This renewal movement stood for a personal experience of faith and a simple and sincere life. In the museum Geert Groote Huis, on the foundations of the
Zoutmuseum Delden
DeldenZoutmuseum Delden is situated in the gardens of castle Twickel, on the grounds where salt was found in the soil in 1886. The museum illustrates the history of this treasure. In the permanent exhibition various topics on salt are covered such as salt mining, the formation of salt layers and the symbo
Nationaal Tinnen Figuren Museum
OmmenThe Nationaal Tinnen Figuren Museum is housed in the former town hall of Ommen. The collection of the museum consists of tin, plastic, paper and cardboard figures, which are exhibited in dioramas. The figures illustrate myths, fairy tales and historical events. Among other events, the museum display
De Bergkerk
Deventer
Historisch Museum Deventer
DeventerHistorisch Museum Deventer is housed in the monumental weigh house from 1528. The museumillustrates the history of the city. The collection includes archaeological finds from prehistoric times to the Middle Ages, paintings, silverware and objects related to the industrial history. In addition, the m
Historisch Museum Vriezenveen
VriezenveenHistorisch Museum Vriezenveen is housed in the former town hall of Almelo. It illustrates the history of the municipality of Almelo. Among others, there is a permanent exhibition on the history of the textile industry in the region. There is also a Russian section where the story is told of the ‘Rus
Schoonewelle Museum voor Natuur en Ambacht
ZwartsluisSchoonewelle Museum voor Natuur en Ambacht exhibits a large natural history collection. The core of the museum’s collection is a collection of mammals and birds. The museum shows the diversity of nature in western Overijssel. In addition, the collection includes ancient objects, maps and photos that
Museum Oldenzaal
OldenzaalMuseum Palthehuis is a historical museum housed in a 17th century house. The museum features 18th century ‘style rooms’ that illustrate how rich people lived in the 18th century. It features a pharmacy, living room, kitchen, upstairs room, dining room, library and a carriage house. The historical co
Stadsmuseum Steenwijk
SteenwijkStadsmuseum Steenwijk is dedicated to the history and culture of Steenwijk. By exhibiting various objects, the museum illustrates the city's history. The collection includes pottery, silver objects, dolls and furniture that are from the region or are related to Steenwijk. The museum also covers the
Museum Hengelo
HengeloHistorisch Museum Hengelo is housed in an old patrician house. The museum illustrates the cultural history and development of Hengelo. One of the topics that are discussed in the museum is the rise of industry in Hengelo in the 19th century. It displays both finds of the first residents and finds fr
C1000 Museum
HellendoornThe C1000 Museum offers a unique insight into the history of a supermarket formula that was part of daily life in the Netherlands for many years. In the museum you will discover the changes in grocery shopping over the years in general as well as the history of C1000 itself. With a collection of
R.S.O.L. Art Space
DeventerR.S.O.L. Art Space Deventer brings current developments in contemporary art into focus with presentations of limited size but great significance. Away from commercial interests and other aspects involved in the art world, R.S.O.L. Art Space shows new work by Dutch and international artists and conne
Museumboerderij Erve Hofman
HellendoornMuseumboerderij Erve Hofman is a in Saxon style decorated farmhouse from the 15th century. The farm is characterized by a compact, rectangular floor plan and a low roof. The living area is still original with authentic utensils and tools. The museum includes an oven, a sheep barn, a horse mill, a we
Museum Bussemakerhuis
BorneMuseum Bussemakerhuis is a monumental ‘fabrikeurshuis’. It is the only remaining 18th century linen ‘fabrikeurshuis’ in the Netherlands. The museum illustrates the Born linen history in the 18th and 19th century. The museum covers four main topics: linen, ‘fabrikeurs’, the Mennonite Church in the Ne
Rijssens Museum
RijssenThe Rijssens Museum is a city museum located in the stately manor house De Oosterhof, popularly known as 'The Castle'. The museum tells the remarkable history of one of the oldest cities in Twente through a varied collection and it gives a picture of how people lived back then. It displays art, trad
Grolsch Brewery Tour
EnschedeDo you want to know how the beautiful Grolsch ends up in the unique swing-top bottle? Then visit the Grolsch brewery for an extensive tour. Everything you want to know will be covered; the rich history, the brewing of the characteristic lager and the many specialty beers, the bottling of the unique
Tapijtmuseum
GenemuidenThe Tapijtmuseum is housed in two factory buildings. The museum illustrates the history of the Dutch production of broadloom carpets. On the ground floor old looms are displayed. The first floor offers space for presentations of handicrafts and handloom weaving. On the second floor is a cinema and a
Natuurdiorama Holterberg
HoltenNatuurdiorama Holterberg is an open air museum that exhibits a large collection of European animal species. The museum displays more than a thousand animals, including the only surviving monkey species in the Netherlands and the largest Dutch songbird. The animals are on display in eleven large dior
Etty Hillesum Centrum
DeventerThe Etty Hillesum Centrum has a permanent exhibition hall and a hall where temporary themed exhibitions are organized. The two permanent exhibitions are themed Etty Hillesum and Jewish life in Deventer. Etty Hillesum was known for the publication of her diary after she was murdered in Auschwitz. Obj
Veenmuseum Vriezenveenseveld
Westerhaar-VriezenveensewijkVeenmuseum Vriezenveenseveld illustrates working and living in the time of the extraction of peat in North Twente in the period from 1850 to 1950. Visitors can see the whole site in an original peat train, or walk to the decorated peat huts, the old Vriezenveen farmhouse and the little shop. In the
American Motorcycle Museum
RaalteThe American Motorcycle Museum presents an overview of American motorcycles from the early 1900s to the 80s. The museum collection consists of about 140 American motorcycles, including many Harley Davidson and Indian motorcycles and motorcycles that were used by the Americans and Canadians during th
KunstaanZ
DeventerKunstaanZ focuses on visual art of the 20th and 21st centuries. The exhibitions show a variety with photographs, paintings, sculptures, creations, film, theater and music. Opening hours and location may vary.
Herman Brood Museum-Experience
ZwolleThe Herman Brood Museum-Experience is housed in a distinctive 1444 building. In addition to viewing Brood's work, visitors can get a glimpse into Herman Brood's life through photos, objects, film and sound.
Former Synagoge of Kampen
KampenThe former synagogue of the city of Kampen in the Dutch province of Overijssel stands on the IJsselkade. The synagogue was built in 1847 to the design of city architect Nicolaas Plomp. During the German occupation of the Netherlands during World War II, especially in 1942, almost all the Jewish i
Rams Woerthe Villa
SteenwijkEnter Villa Rams Woerthe, and discover the grandeur of this imposing art nouveau villa. Behind the dashing wrought-iron entrance gate, you will discover a beautifully preserved interior with extraordinary murals glazed tiles, marble paneling and enormous fireplaces. If you walk up the majestic
Museum het Drostenhuis
Ootmarsum
Het Vrouwenhuis
ZwolleThe Vrouwenhuis Zwolle is the women's home of Aleida Greve. In the museum, visitors walk through authentically decorated interiors from 1680 to 1980. These include the Regent's Room and the simple room of an inhabitant from the 20th century. In addition, the museum displays paintings by six "brush p
Museum Staphorst
StaphorstClosed, but visit the site for impressions of the new exhibits. At Museum Staphorst, visitors are introduced to the colorful culture of the Staphorst municipality. The museum is divided into a number of rooms decorated in a typical Staphorst manner. The old living quarters show how people used to li
Schoolmuseum Educatorium Ootmarsum
OotmarsumThe Educational Museum Educatorium Ootmarsum is dedicated to education in the past. Among other things, the museum displays a classroom from 1662, classrooms from the 1920s and 1960s, a crafts class and a kindergarten class.
