All astronomy museums to visit in the Netherlands

Journey through the cosmos at 11 astronomy museums in the Netherlands. Discover the wonders of the universe, from stars and planets to galaxies and beyond.

Are you a stargazer eager to learn more about the universe? These are the best astronomy museums in the Netherlands:

  1. Eise Eisinga Planetarium1

    Eise Eisinga Planetarium

     Franeker
    The Eise Eisinga Planetarium is the oldest functioning planetarium in the world. It was built between 1774 and 1781 by Eise Eisinga. The entire building is a national monument. All planets move around the sun in the same amount of time as real planets do. In addition the museum exhibits an extensive
  2. Space Expo2

    Space Expo

     Noordwijk
    Space Expo is located on the site of the European Space Research and Technology Centre. It is the official visitor centre of the ESTEC. There is a permanent space exhibition on to the history and applications of the technology related to space travel. In weekends and during holidays, the visitor can
  3. Rijksmuseum Boerhaave3

    Rijksmuseum Boerhaave

     Leiden
    Rijksmuseum Boerhaave is the Netherlands’ treasure chamber of science and medicine. What were the major discoveries in the history of science in the Netherlands? Who were the researchers behind them and how great is the impact of their discoveries on our lives today? Find out more about their inv
  4. GeoFort4

    GeoFort

     Herwijnen
    At Geofort, everything revolves around the earth. Learn more about themes such as climate, geo-design and big data in our interactive science center. GeoFort is located on a historic fortress island, part of the New Dutch Water Line. Experience the GeoExperience. Get disoriented in the dark under
  5. National Aerospace Museum5

    National Aerospace Museum

     Lelystad
    The National Space Museum (NRM) is a permanent part of Aviodrome at Lelystad Airport. Here the history of space travel is presented with special attention to the Dutch contribution. Lectures are also organized and a space archive is maintained.
  6. Sonnenborgh Observatory6

    Sonnenborgh Observatory

     Utrecht
    Sonnenborgh 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
  7. Museum Johannes Postschool en Planetarium7

    Museum Johannes Postschool en Planetarium

     Ridderkerk
  8. Observeum8

    Observeum

     Burgum
    Observeum is the only museum in the Netherlands with a large Middle Stone Age exhibition. It is based on years of scientific research and excavations on the banks of the Burgumermar. We also show the contrast between "rich and poor" in the 19th century, the 'Golden Age of the Frisian farmer' and how
  9. Planetron Dwingeloo9

    Planetron Dwingeloo

     Dwingeloo
    Planetron Dwingeloo features one of the two Zeiss planetariums in the Netherlands. The Zeiss-planetarium is placed in a dome with a diameter of 15 meters. When it gets dark in the room, a starry sky becomes visible to visitors.
  10. Embassy of the Free Mind10

    Embassy of the Free Mind

     Amsterdam
    ABOUT THE MUSEUM Embark on a journey of discovery through 2,000 years of accumulated wisdom, inspired by the images and texts from the collection of the Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica. The Embassy of the Free Mind is a museum and offers a journey of discovery through a hidden, yet inspiring
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    De Museumfabriek

     Enschede
    A museum of nature and technology, of art and science, of birds, of flowers, fossils, machines and of old and new things. For people who wonder, about stars, planets, about the blue sky and the clouds in it. For people who want to know where we come from and where we are going. For people who unders