Looking for the best museums in Province of Utrecht? These are the best ones:
Het Spoorwegmuseum
UtrechtThe Railway Museum is housed in the ‘Maliebaanstation’ from 1874. The museum is a museum park where the story of almost 175 years of railways in the Netherlands is told. The museum collection includes steam and diesel locomotives, electric locomotives, carriages and trams. The museum is divided into
Museum Speelklok
UtrechtExperience the magic of music machines in Museum Speelklok! Here, mechanical musical instruments from the past and present come to life. From the largest barrel organs and royal clocks to the smallest music boxes, you will discover a world full of music and technology. During the Musical Tour, you c
Castle De Haar
HaarzuilensCastle De Haar is the largest and most luxurious castle in the Netherlands. The castle illustrates the world of luxury in which the baron family lives. The museum consists of the castle, a collection of art objects and the surrounding park and the associated property. Both the guest houses and serva
DierenPark Amersfoort
AmersfoortDierenPark Amersfoort is a wooded zoo that contains rhinos, monkeys, bears, tigers, hyenas, elephants, and various birds.
Rietveld Schröder House
UtrechtThe Rietveld Schröder House is designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1924. The house is completely designed according to the ideas of the De Stijl art movement and is since 2000 on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Visitors can see how pliable and multifunctional in particular the central "living room" is on
Nationaal Militair Museum
SoestThe National Military Museum is located on the site of the former air base Soesterberg. The museum presents a broad thematic story on Dutch defense. It shows the meaning of the Dutch armed forces in the past, present and future. The National Military Museum especially focusses on the Dutch army and
Ouwehands Dierenpark Rhenen
RhenenOuwehands Dierenpark Rhenen is a zoo with various attractions. It includes the Gorilla Adventure which is separated by an eleven meter gap. In an eighty meters tunnel, visitors get acquainted with the sounds of the jungle. It also features ‘RavotAapia’, Europe's largest indoor play jungle and a sea
Paleis Lofen
Utrecht
Miffy Museum
UtrechtThe Miffy Museum is the perfect museum for toddlers and preschoolers. A visit to the museum is an unforgettable journey of active discovery: sight, smell, exploration, discovery, activities and playing together. Toddlers and pre-schoolers can discover their world with Miffy and her friends. As soon
Huis Doorn
DoornHuis Doorn is a water castle from the 14th century that was rebuilt as an elegant villa at the end of the 18th century. The interior originates from the imperial palaces in Potsdam and Berlin. The interior illustrates how royal families lived. In addition there are imperial art objects on display.
Botanische Tuinen Utrecht
UtrechtThe Botanische Tuinen Utrecht are built on and around Fort Hoofddijk from the 19th century and covers an area of seven hectares. There are six different gardens. The rock garden features various herb plants. The theme garden features plants to smell and feel. The animal garden is made for small anim
Museum Catharijneconvent
UtrechtMuseum Catharijneconvent is housed in a medieval monastery from the 15th century. It is dedicated to the past and present of Christianity in the Netherlands. The museum exhibits old and contemporary art, and various other objects that illustrate the story of Christianity. The permanent collection is
Amerongen Castle
AmerongenThe building and interior of Castle Amerongen have a remarkable character that has developed over the centuries. Originally, the castle is a thirteenth-century residential tower built in the Rhine floodplains. In the sixteenth century, Goert van Reede settled on the castle. This family stayed for ov
Slot Zeist
ZeistSlot Zeist was built in the seventeenth century as a place of enjoyment for Count of Nassau-Odijk, Willem Adriaan. The ‘style rooms’ feature a classic decoration in baroque style. Temporary exhibitions are organized in the cultural, right wing of the castle. The garden features sculpture exhibitions
Museum Flehite
AmersfoortMuseum Flehite is housed in three houses from around 1540. It is the historical museum of Amersfoort and Eemland. The permanent collection consists of some 20,000 works of art and other objects that illustrate more than 750 years of the city’s history. In addition to the permanent collection, the mu
Museum de Heksenwaag
OudewaterMuseum de Heksenwaag is housed in the city's former weigh house. The museum illustrates the story of the witch trials and the Oudewater Weigh house. The story is illustrated by an exhibition, audio visual presentations including an AI-installation and the original scales (1482). For children there i
Slot Zuylen
Oud-ZuilenSlot Zuylen is a medieval castle that was rebuilt into a manor house in the 18th century. The most famous inhabitant of the castle was the Dutch writer and composer Belle van Zuylen. A guide leads visitors around the rooms of the castle, including the dining room, the guest room, the kitchen and the
Paleis Soestdijk
BaarnSoestdijk Palace offers a glimpse into the life of the Dutch royal family. The English landscape garden surrounding the palace is also open to the public.
DOMunder
UtrechtDOMunder uncovers the rich history of one of Utrecht's most significant locations: the Dom Square. Guided by an expert and equipped with your own smart flashlight, you will explore the place where the city of Utrecht was born. Go underground and discover archaeological remains and exciting stories.
University Museum Utrecht
UtrechtMuseum for curious people The University Museum Utrecht - UMU is open again. The new UMU is the museum for anyone who is curious. In this renovated family museum you get a look under the hood of science and become a researcher yourself. In five new exhibition halls you will become acquainted with
Castle Groeneveld
BaarnCastle Groeneveld is located on the outskirts of Baar, in a natural environment. It was built around 1970 by the wealthy merchant Marcus Mamuchet to enjoy nature. Key themes in Castle Groeneveld are sustainable growth and green innovations. Around these themes exhibitions, events and debates are org
Centraal Museum
UtrechtThe Centraal Museum is housed in the Saint Agnes Convent from 1420. The diverse collection includes old, modern and applied art and objects related to the city's history, including historical costumes and antiquities. Important in the museum is the collection Van Baaren, with 19th and early 20th cen
Volksbuurtmuseum
UtrechtThe working-class neighborhood used to be a neighborhood where "the common people" lived, often in small houses in poor condition. Every city had its working-class neighborhoods. Utrecht had Wijk C, once so named because the French occupiers could not (or would not) pronounce the Dutch names. Wijk
Musiom
AmersfoortMusiom houses the works of Dutch artists who were born in the 1950's and have gained popularity both nationally and internationally since the 1980's You will find a great variety of contemporary art in an equally professional and homey setting.
Museum IJsselstein
IJsselsteinThe exhibitions of Museum IJsselstein (MIJ) always focus on a current theme, a topic that plays an important role in society. Contemporary artists penetrate to the core and invite you to approach it from different perspectives. In addition, at MIJ you will see a collection of historical objects: a w
Waterline Museum
BunnikThe Waterline Museum tells the story of water in its capacity as an ally in defending the Netherlands between 1588 and 1940. The museum will bring the Waterline to life through personal stories, original elements and replicas, working models and digital media. The 50 metre-long model of the New Dutc
Touwmuseum De Baanschuur
OudewaterTouwmuseum De Baanschuur is housed in a barn where ropes were made. Rope makers used to store their hemp, yarn and spindles here. Videos and photos illustrate the life of the farmer and the rope maker. The exhibition of the museum includes original ropewalk and old tools.
Museum Dorestad
Wijk bij DuurstedeMuseum Dorestad illustrates the history of The Early Medieval site of Dorestad. The collection consists of objects found in Wijk bij Duurstede during the excavations that began in 1967. These objects and architectural models, drawings and photographs illustrate the international trade place that was
Sonnenborgh Observatory
UtrechtSonnenborgh is a bastion and observatory in Utrecht. It is one of the four bastions Emperor Charles V had built that was used in Utrecht in 1552. In the casemates behind the three-meter thick walls are still cannon holes. There is also a 16th century latrine and a well. In addition, the museum has a
Wijkmuseum Soesterkwartier
AmersfoortThe Museum House at Sint Bonifaciusstraat 61, is a gift from Portaal Housing Corporation to the Soesterkwartier on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of this organization. The history of Portaal began with the establishment of the Housing Association Sint Bonifatius. Approval was given by Royal D
Nationaal Bomenmuseum Gimborn
DoornThe Von Gimborn Arboretum is an arboretum with thousands of trees and shrubs from around the world. The arboretum is the life work of the German ink manufacturer, Max Th.Von Gimborn (1872-1964). The collection of the Von Gimborn Arboretum is unique due to its large size. Several plant species are fo
Stadsmuseum Woerden
WoerdenStadsmuseum Woerden is housed in the former town hall. The museum is dedicated to the history and art of Woerden. It features a collection of landscapes from the ‘Groene Hart’ of the Hague School and work of prominent artists from Woerden. Important is the Council Chamber with historical decoration
Kruideniersmuseum Utrecht
Utrecht
Ulu Mosque
UtrechtThe Lombok district in Utrecht houses an architectural gem: the Turkish mosque (Ulu Mosque), distinguished by its imposing dome and slender, pencil-like minarets. Located in a central spot near the heart of the city and a short distance from the central station, this mosque is a striking landmark, b
Museum Hoge Woerd
De MeernTravel through time, discover the Roman ship, explore the fort and dive into 3000 years of history in Museum Hoge Woerd.
Museum Warsenhoeck
NieuwegeinMuseum Warsenhoeck is housed in a monumental farm. It illustrates the cultural history of Nieuwegein, the former municipalities Vreeswijk, Jutphaas and Medieval city Geyn. The collection includes utensils, tools, old prints and photographs and objects from the Middle Paleolithic that were found in J
The Mondriaan House
AmersfoortThe Mondriaan House is the house in which the Dutch painter Piet Mondrian was born. The museum is dedicated to his art, his life and the artist himself. Works, photographs, letters and film footage illustrate the artist’s life. In 'The Treasury' early work is displayed. On the ground floor there is
Cavaleriemuseum
AmersfoortThe Dutch Cavalry Museum consists of two buildings and a number of armoured vehicles and tanks that are parked outside around both buildings. The collection includes firearms, motorcycles, uniforms, models, paintings and silver objects. In the second building several historical Cavalry vehicles are
Kunsthal KAdE
AmersfoortKunsthal KAdE Amersfoort offers exhibitions in the fields of contemporary/modern art, design & design and contemporary visual culture. KAdE does not have its own collection and therefore has the freedom to programme diverse subjects. Besides exhibitions, Kunsthal KAdE organises a public programme of
Museum Spakenburg
Bunschoten-SpakenburgMuseum Spakenburg focuses on the themes of farm life, old crafts and fishing. The collection has over seven thousand pieces and includes paintings, furniture, regional costumes, household objects, fishing parts and porcelain and pottery. In addition to typical industrial activity, the museum also fo
Elleboogkerk
AmersfoortThe Elleboogkerk is a new exhibition space on Langegracht in Amersfoort. In the coming years, it will host extensive installations by national and international artists. A major fire in 2007 destroyed the church and the Armando Museum it housed. Much of the collection also went up in flames. Mar
Stadsmuseum Veenendaal
VeenendaalStadsmuseum Veenendaal illustratesthe history of Veenendaal. It is dedicated to the flood of 1855, the Second World War and the local cigar and wool industry. In the treasury, the museum displays various objects such as leadlights from the Panther factory, a barge that transported peat and a silver
BAK, Basis voor Actuele Kunst
UtrechtBAK is a platform dedicated to researching, producing, analyzing and exhibiting contemporary art. There are both exhibitions and presentations. BAK is an ‘extension’ of the artist's studio. It also publishes books and works together with, contemporary artists, writers, theorists and curators. Visito
Museum Oud Soest
SoestMuseum Oud Soest is housed in the Sint Jozefgesticht, a monastery from 1868. The museum illustrates the history of Soest. The museum focusses on traditional crafts with a bakery, a cartwright and a clog makery and displays objects related to the thatcher, slater and beekeeper. In addition, it featur
Vechtstreekmuseum
MaarssenThe Vechtstreekmuseum is housed in the former ‘buitenplaats’ Silverstein in the old town hall that was rebuilt in 1744 into the carriage house of Goudestein. The museum focuses on the cultural and historical past of the ‘Vechtstreek’. The history of Maarssen and the river de Vecht with its ‘buitenpl
Scouting Nederland Museum
BaarnScouting Nederland Museum illustrates the history of the four scouting associations in the Netherlands that are united under the name of Scouting Netherlands: De NPV (de Vereniging de Nederlandse Padvinders), NPG (de Padvindsters) de KV and NGB (de Rooms Katholieke Verkenners en Gidsen). The collect
Museum voor het kruideniersbedrijf
UtrechtThe Museum voor het kruideniersbedrijf is located in a 17th century building. The property has always been a commercial building. Nowadays it features a shop and an exhibition space. In the shop a wide range of nostalgic merchandise is on offer, including candy from the old days. In the exhibition s
Beeldenpark Jits Bakker
De BiltThe JirsArt Museum is a museum sculpture park located on the Beerschoten estate. It exhibits a large collection of monumental bronze and marble sculptures by the Dutch sculptor, painter, illustrator and graphic artist Willem Frederick (Jits) Bakker. Works made by him are found all over the world, bu
Stedelijk Museum Vianen
VianenStedelijk Museum Vianen is a museum on various art and cultural forms. The museum organizes several exhibitions for a broad audience. In addition, it has a garden where many sculptures are exhibited. There is also a clandestine church from 1650, where paintings from the 17th century are exhibited.
Klederdracht- en Visserijmuseum
Bunschoten-SpakenburgThe Klederdracht- en Visserijmuseum owns more than 120 dolls that illustrate the history and traditions of the Spakenburg costume. The collection consists of mourning clothes, christening suits and wedding wear, and about twenty models of fishing boats and miniature exhibits of local village scenes.
