All photography museums to visit in the Netherlands

Capture the essence of photography at 45 museums in the Netherlands dedicated to this visual art form. These museums showcase historical and contemporary photographs, equipment, and techniques.

Are you a photography enthusiast? These are the best photography museums in the Netherlands:

  1. Museum Panorama Mesdag1

    Museum Panorama Mesdag

     The Hague
    Museum Panorama Mesdag is an icon of The Hague, with the Panorama of Scheveningen being the absolute highlight. Step into the largest painting of The Netherlands, be inspired by the impressive collection of works by Hendrik Willem Mesdag and Sientje Mesdag - van Houten. Visit surprising exhibitions
  2. Frans Hals Museum (Groot Heiligland 62)2

    Frans Hals Museum (Groot Heiligland 62)

     Haarlem
    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
  3. The National Maritime Museum3

    The National Maritime Museum

     Amsterdam
    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
  4. Jewish Museum + junior4

    Jewish Museum + junior

     Amsterdam
    The Jewish Museum is housed in four synagogues. It is a modern museum about Judaism. Three exhibitions illustrate the culture and history of Jews in the Netherlands. The exhibitions consist of various utensils, paintings, drawings, films, photos and 3D presentations. Part of the museum is the Jewish
  5. Museum of the Mind | Dolhuys5

    Museum of the Mind | Dolhuys

     Haarlem
    Museum of the Mind has two locations; one in Haarlem and one in Amsterdam. In the museum in Haarlem you can discover more about your own mind and those of others in an interactive way. In Amsterdam you can see exhibitions with outsider art, in which artists show their imaginative inner world. In th
  6. Museon-Omniversum6

    Museon-Omniversum

     The Hague
    One Planet is all about the earth, people and sustainable development. Marvel at the beauty of our planet at One Planet Dome. Learn all about the UN's 17 Sustainable Development Goals in the interactive One Planet Expo. And see the creative solutions for the future in One Planet NOW! where you can a
  7. Nederlands Fotomuseum7

    Nederlands Fotomuseum

     Rotterdam
    We safeguard the Netherlands’ current and future photographic heritage and make it relevant to today’s international context. In doing so, we exhibit photography that reflects the world we live in and share it with society in order to enrich people’s lives with visual stories that matter. We also br
  8. Bonnefanten Museum8

    Bonnefanten Museum

     Maastricht
    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
  9. Museum Gouda9

    Museum Gouda

     Gouda
    Museum Gouda recounts the history of this wonderful city. You will see, among other things, unique sixteenth century altarpieces, seventeenth century civic guard group portraits and Gouda pottery, which is famous all over the world. The museum is located in an old hospital, the Catharina Gasthuis. T
  10. Limburgs Museum10

    Limburgs Museum

     Venlo
    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
  11. Museum aan de A11

    Museum aan de A

     Groningen
    Museum aan de A (the former Noordelijk Scheepvaartmuseum) is housed in two medieval buildings. The museum illustrates the history of Groningen and the Groningers.
  12. LAM museum12

    LAM museum

     Lisse
    Come and discover the LAM, a fun and inspiring art museum for all ages. There are paintings, sculptures, photos, videos, installations and digital art to discover. Each work has a connection to food, drink or shopping. You don’t need to know anything about art: it’s all about your personal experienc
  13. Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof13

    Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof

     Maastricht
    Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof is housed in the Spanish ‘Gouvernement’, a 16th century chapter house at the Vrijthof. The museum displays changing exhibitions with surprising and ground-breaking themes: from entertainment to pop culture and contemporary art, all in photographs. In Grand Cafe Soiron, in
  14. Foam Photography Museum Amsterdam14

    Foam Photography Museum Amsterdam

     Amsterdam
    Do you want to discover contemporary photography? Or immerse yourself in the work of iconic photographers from the 20th century? Foam hosts up to four exhibitions at the same time that present a wide range of photography. Foam is located in a manor house along the beautiful canals, where the first
  15. The Hague Museum of Photography15

    The Hague Museum of Photography

     The Hague
    The Hague Museum of Photography is part of the Gemeentemuseum. The museum organizes about six exhibitions annually on various genres, disciplines and periods in the history of photography. Most exhibitions are focussed on ‘the image of man’. Unknown work is prominently presented. In addition, the mu
  16. Huis Marseille, Museum for Photography16

    Huis Marseille, Museum for Photography

     Amsterdam
    Amsterdam’s 1st Museum for Photography. Two monumental canal houses to feel at home. Exhibiting the artistic nature of photography, fourteen exhibition spaces, bookshop, library and garden. Huis Marseille, Museum for Photography is housed in a monumental canal house from 1665. It is the first muse
  17. Butterfly garden Vlindorado17

    Butterfly garden Vlindorado

     Waarland
    🦋 What is Vlindertuin Vlindorado? Vlindertuin Vlindorado is one of the largest indoor butterfly gardens in Europe, located in a spacious greenhouse in Waarland, North Holland. Thanks to the tropical temperature and high humidity, you’ll feel like you're in a colorful rainforest, surrounded by exoti
  18. Museum van Bommel van Dam18

    Museum van Bommel van Dam

     Venlo
    Museum van Bommel van Dam is a museum of modern art with a wide variety of temporary exhibitions on paintings, drawings, sculptures and photography. The collection consists mainly of paintings, drawings, graphic works and some sculptures. The main part is made by Dutch artists from the 20th century.
  19. CODA19

    CODA

     Apeldoorn
    CODA (Cultuur Onder Dak Apeldoorn) is housed in a transparent building designed by architect Herman Hertzberger. It is a cultural centre that consists of a museum, library and an archive. The museum focusses on ‘experiencing’. There are various exhibitions, ranging from art to design. A part of the
  20. MU Hybrid Art House20

    MU Hybrid Art House

     Eindhoven
    MU 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-
  21. Museum Jan Cunen Oss21

    Museum Jan Cunen Oss

     Oss
    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
  22. Museum IJsselstein22

    Museum IJsselstein

     IJsselstein
    The 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
  23. Amsterdam City Archive23

    Amsterdam City Archive

     Amsterdam
    The Amsterdam City Archive is the historical documentation centre of Amsterdam. It has a total of 35 kilometers of archives. The core of the archives are the archives of the city and the city’s government institutions, businesses and services. In addition to archives of the government, the Amsterdam
  24. Museum of the Mind | Outsider Art24

    Museum of the Mind | Outsider Art

     Amsterdam
    Museum of the Mind is fascinated by the work of art inside your head. Because nothing is as diverse, unique, powerful and yet so fragile as the human mind. Through its art and cultural programmes, the museum helps to bring mental health and neurodiversity into the open. Museum van de Geest | Outside
  25. Koppelkerk - art & culture25

    Koppelkerk - art & culture

     Bredevoort
    The Koppelkerk is a former church that was transformed into a sanctuary for art and culture over ten years ago. Come and soak up the culture in the picturesque book town of Bredevoort. During the day, the Koppelkerk is a museum with changing exhibitions; in the evening it transforms to a stage fo
  26. Wijkmuseum Soesterkwartier26

    Wijkmuseum Soesterkwartier

     Amersfoort
    The 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
  27. Stadsmuseum Woerden27

    Stadsmuseum Woerden

     Woerden
    Stadsmuseum 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
  28. Kunsthal KAdE28

    Kunsthal KAdE

     Amersfoort
    Kunsthal 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
  29. Museum Martena29

    Museum Martena

     Franeker
    Museum Martena is located in the most beautiful city castle of Franeker (1506). In the museum, use all your senses to take in the story of the city. Drink a cup of tea in the garden room, feel the luxurious dress of Saepke van Vervou, taste the spices in the show kitchen or admire the many talents o
  30. museum Tweestromenland30

    museum Tweestromenland

     Beneden-Leeuwen
    Streekhistorisch Museum Tweestromenland is dedicated to Maas and Waal and life with water. From the 14th century levees were built along rivers to be better protected against the water. The museum illustrates the history of the region, from the mammoth in the lobby till the time of the coal stove an
  31. Zijper Museum31

    Zijper Museum

     Schagerbrug
    The Zijper Museum is the very starting point where the history of polder the Zijpe comes alive. Visitors learn many remarkable facts about one of Hollands oldest polders in a modern, interactive manner. In the permanent exposition history is presented through objects, maps, movies and animations. Pa
  32. Kunstlinie32

    Kunstlinie

     Almere
    In Kunstlinie we present exhibitions with contemporary art. We choose artists and subjects that fit your daily reality and do everything we can to create the most inclusive programming possible. National and international, so from subjects that are close to home to the world stage. You come to Kunst
  33. Stedelijk Museum Vianen33

    Stedelijk Museum Vianen

     Vianen
    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.
  34. Museum Elburg34

    Museum Elburg

     Elburg
    Museum Elburg is housed in the 15th century Saint Agnes Monastery with a double medieval chapel. The museum collection consists of objects that are related to the history of Elburg and its region. Major themes that recur in the collection include silver, fishing, law, city defense and Admiral JH van
  35. Cameramuseum Zierikzee35

    Cameramuseum Zierikzee

     Zierikzee
    The Camera Museum is located in the center of Zierikzee. The museum tells the story of the history and origins of photography in all its facets until now. What does a prism have to do with photography, when and how was the first photograph made and what is a camera obscura? Visitors will discover mo
  36. Noorderlicht. Studio | Festival | On Tour36

    Noorderlicht. Studio | Festival | On Tour

     Groningen
    Exhibitions, festivals, debate and publications in the field of contemporary photography and other visual arts.
  37. IMPAKT Centre for Mediaculture37

    IMPAKT Centre for Mediaculture

     Utrecht
    A brief introduction to who we are: IMPAKT is a media arts organization based in Utrecht and founded in 1988. We present critical and creative views on contemporary media culture and arts, in an interdisciplinary context. Our aim is to identify urgent issues in our digital and transglobal culture, b
  38. Project Space On The Inside38

    Project Space On The Inside

     Amsterdam
    ‘On The Inside’ is an independent and international platform for contemporary art situated within the cultural landscape of Amsterdam’s NDSM wharf, just 10 minutes from Central Station via the free ferry. It operates as a non-profit, artist-driven exhibition space. Housed in a converted warehouse wi
  39. ACEC39

    ACEC

     Apeldoorn
    The ACEC (Apeldoorn Center for Contemporary Culture) is a business building with an exhibition space and café in the center of Apeldoorn. Created as a workshop and warehouse, today the industrial building houses art, culture and hospitality. In the ACEC all forms of visual language are represented i
  40. Visserij- en Cultuurhistorisch museum Woudrichem40

    Visserij- en Cultuurhistorisch museum Woudrichem

     Woudrichem
    The 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
  41. Huis van de Nijmeegse geschiedenis41

    Huis van de Nijmeegse geschiedenis

     Nijmegen
    The House of Nijmegen History is the starting point for everyone who wants to know more about the history of the oldest city in the Netherlands. Everyone is welcome in the House of Nijmegen History. We take you into the history of the city and region. In fact, the House organizes exhibitions, lectu
  42. Frans Hals Museum HAL (Grote Markt 16)42

    Frans Hals Museum HAL (Grote Markt 16)

     Haarlem
    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
  43. Biblical Museum43

    Biblical Museum

     Amsterdam
    The Bijbels Museum makes temporary, travelling exhibitions which we present in collaboration with/at many different locations in The Netherlands, museums, churches or other public venues. All exhibitions have a connection to the Bible of biblical stories. Most of them reach out to other spiritual bo
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    Youseum Amsterdam

     Amsterdam
    Welcome to Youseum Amsterdam! Youseum is Amsterdam’s social media experience all about you and your world. It has become one of the most sought-after things to do in Amsterdam for visitors and locals alike. Pose, play, & explore along an hour-long tour through 30 eye-catching installations. At Yous
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    Youseum Westfield Mall of the Netherlands

     Leidschendam
    Welcome to Youseum Westfield Mall of the Netherlands! Youseum is the biggest social media experience in the Netherlands all about you and your world. Pose, play, & explore along an hour-long tour through 30 eye-catching installations. At Youseum, you are the artwork, the artist, & the critic. Take e