Ancient art museums in the Netherlands

The Frans Hals Museum is Haarlem’s museum of fine art. Home to the world’s biggest collection of Frans Hals's paintings, alongside works by famous Haarlem artists such as Judith Leyster, Cornelis van Haarlem and Jacob van Ruisdael. And discover also the museum’s rich collection of art from the 1880s

The Zuiderzee Museum in Enkhuizen brings stories of the people who once lived on the shores of the Zuiderzee to life. Discover the everyday life round the Zuiderzee as it was before the Afsluitdijk (the great IJsselmeer Barrier Dam) turned the former inland sea into what we now know as the IJsselmee

The National Maritime Museum holds one of the world's largest and most notable maritime collections including paintings, ship models, navigation instruments and sea charts. Discover 500 years of Dutch maritime history and its strong link to society of today and tomorrow. Fun and educational for all

The Steamtrain Hoorn Medemblik museum is dedicated to the steam train in the Netherlands. The museum uses the former freight and classification yard of that station of Hoorn. Steam trams drive from village to village on the railway between Hoorn and Medemblik from 1887. The collection consists of st

The 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

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

Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar is dedicated to the history and cultural heritage of Alkmaar and its surroundings. It covers five centuries of history. The collection includes historical objects from the Alkmaar region, a photo collection of Alkmaar, a toy theatre including toys from the past, paintings fr

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

The Fries Museum is dedicated to Friesland and its inhabitants. In the museum the story of the countryside and the eleven cities is told, the dealing with water and the search for the typical Frisian. The collection includes contemporary art, archaeological finds, old costumes, the sword of freedom

The Oude Kerk is the oldest building of Amsterdam and youngest place for contemporary art. Inside you can see site specific art exhibitions, period rooms and an impressive tombstone floor. The wife and muse of Rembrandt van Rijn, is one of the thousands of people who lies buried in the Oude Kerk

This 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

Duivenvoorde Castle in the Village of Voorschoten is one of the oldest castles in South Holland. The rooms are decorated as if the castle is still inhabited. They are filled with objects such as Oriental and European porcelain, Delftware and silverware. Family portraits from the 16th and 17th centur

The Romeinse Katakomben are an underground labyrinth with replicated catacombs. It is a replica of a part of the catacombs in Rome. There are carved holes that serve as horizontal burial niches. In addition there are sculptures, chapels, wash places, marble plaques, light and air shafts and other su

The fortress of the Nieuwe Hollandse Waterlinie has Unesco World Heritage status. Hidden under the earth, the fort is five stories high and from the roof you have a spectacular view. Where else can you look across the Waal, Rhine and Pannerdensch Kanaal than here - at Doornenburg? Come to Fort Panne

Museum 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 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

Stadskasteel Zaltbommel is a monumental building from 1535 located in the city centre. On the ground floor, the museum illustrates the 16th century history of the ‘Bommelerwaard’. On the first floor paintings, Art Nouveau style copper works and various kinds of furniture are displayed. The museum al

Housed in the former city hall of Zierikzee, the Stadhuismuseum conveys the story of the monumental city of Zierikzee and her surroundings. The building and the collection showcase the historic affluence of this city. From Zierikzee’s former seaport a lively trade in salt and madder took place with

On 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

The Historical Museum of The Hague is housed in a building from 1636 that was built for the gunners of the St. Sebastian's Guild. The museum is dedicated to the history of The Hague. The permanent collection includes paintings such as cityscapes from 1553 and silver and glass objects. In addition, t

The Zandvoorts Museum is dedicated to the history and art of Zandvoort. The diverse collection includes paintings, furniture, old tools, glassware, pottery, costumes and old beachwear. The museum illustrates the development of Zandvoort from a poor fishing village to a posh seaside resort. The colle

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

Stedelijk 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.

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Kempenmuseum De Acht Zaligheden is housed in a Kempen longhouse farm. The museum illustrates life, living and working in Kempen during the period 1850-1950. The part that is called ‘De Acht Zaligheden’ gets extra focus. The collection includes Brabant textiles, tools and machines. The workshops illu

The Frans Hals Museum is Haarlem’s museum of fine art. Home to the world’s biggest collection of Frans Hals's paintings, alongside works by famous Haarlem artists such as Judith Leyster, Cornelis van Haarlem and Jacob van Ruisdael. And discover also the museum’s rich collection of art from the 1880s

The Almelo City Museum is housed in two buildings. The actual museum is in a historic building, the Rectorshuis (Headmaster's Home), a former Latin school dating from 1783, now a listed monument. The smaller Heyda building accommodates the office and the museum entrance. Relevant exhibits and storie

In a Victorian living room, host Martin Oudbier tells the story of the teapots that are exhibited in the museum.