Local museums in Europe

The Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet) is a maritime museum in Stockholm that is located on the island of Djurgården that houses the only fully intact seventeenth-century ship, the Vasa, which sank on her maiden voyage in 1628. The main hall of the Vasa Museum contains the ship itself, as well as exhibits rel

In the underground of Naples lies a labyrinth of tunnels, tanks and cavities that form a real city which is the negative of the city on surface. The underground city spreads below the entire old town, its myths and legends are still alive in the imagination of all the neapolitans.. Come with us int

The MAS – Museum Aan de Stroom is housed in a tall building with a spiral tower of 62 meters high and offers a beautiful panorama of Antwerp. The museum brings art and heritage of the city, the ‘stroom’, the harbor and the world together. The MAS unites the following various collections: the former

Take a journey back through time at this visitor attraction that uncovers the story of Irish whiskey. Learn the origins of Irish whiskey, its rise to glory and its dramatic fall and discover some new Irish whiskey brands. Enjoy the wonderful stories told by the tour guides as they bring you through

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

Wittringen Castle, also known as Schloss Wittringen, is a unique architectural marvel located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, near the city of Gladbeck. This fortified castle is surrounded by water, providing a picturesque setting that is sure to captivate any visitor. Its strategic location and historical significance make it a notable point of interest for those exploring the region.

Don’t just visit Ireland, understand it, with a visit to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum in Dublin City. You won't find leprechauns or pots of gold here, but you will discover that what it means to be Irish expands far beyond the borders of Ireland through the stories of the emigrants who became sc

If you are looking for things to do in Dublin, look no further than Dublinia, at the heart of Viking and Medieval Dublin. Travel back to Viking and Medieval times at Dublinia, in the heart of the old city at Christchurch. Walk where Vikings walked before. Travel back to the city in Viking times. S

Stedelijk Molenmuseum De Valk is housed in De Valk, a mill from 1743. The museum features the only preserved mill house in the Netherlands, from 1900. In the sleeping loft and the storage loft, the history and technology of mills and wheat grinding is illustrated. In the attic the visitor can see th

Ghent City Museum (STAM) is housed in the 14th-century Bijloke Abbey. The museum depicts the story of Ghent with more than 300 collection pieces and interactive multimedia. Visitors take a journey through time. The story begins with the growth and prosperity of the medieval city. The modern city of

The Gallo-Roman Museum is located at a place where a Roman villa was situated in the past. The museum displays a collection of artefacts from arrowheads to coins that provide an overview from prehistory to the Merovingian period. The showpiece of the museum is the treasure of Ambiorix, 94 coins that

The immersive history experience! Travel through 2000 years of German history: sneak round a castle, operate Gutenberg’s printing press, dance in the roaring 20s and see the ruins of Berlin after WW2. Finish in the 1990s on a Berlin S-Bahn. THEA Award Winner 2024

The Bagatti Valsecchi Museum is an important historic house museum nestled in downtown Milan. Nose around & see how aristocratic Milanese lived. The Renaissance art, decorative arts, furniture, scientific & musical instruments, sun dials, majolica, arms & armor and the rooms are preserved just as t

The Drents Museum is housed in an old building from 1885. The museum originally opened in 1854 and is one of the oldest museums in the Netherlands. A large collection on the prehistory of Drenthe is on display. In addition, the museum displays bog bodies such as the ‘Yde girl’ and owns a collection

The Groninger Museum is housed in a building that is considered one of the highlights of postmodernism. The museum has four diverse collections with the following themes: history of Groningen, applied art, contemporary art and old art. The collection includes works by Hendrik Willem Mesdag and Jozef

Already in the entrance hall, you are greeted by the diversity that Dalarna offers. The bustling street life of Falun outside the window contrasts sharply with the tapestry depicting the moss-covered river of Fulufjället in northern Dalarna. Explore the museum and enjoy the art, from prints to paint

As a major port city, Rotterdam played an important role in the infrastructure of imperial and global movements of people, objects, and ideas. This identity is reflected at the Wereldmuseum Rotterdam through exhibitions and programming about the many people, histories, and cultures that shape and cr

Le Bois du Cazier is dedicated to Wallonia's industrial past. The three industrial sectors that made the Charleroi region great are featured in the museum: the steel, coal and glass industries. Workshops allow visitors to see how metal is worked and glass is made.

The Liberty of Bruges is a country house from 1726 to 1795 where the seat of the government of the ‘Brugse Vrije’ was. It was built on the place where the second residence of the Count was situated. Since the late 18th century to 1984, the court was housed here. Now the City Archives have found a ho

At the Houseboat Museum, you get the chance to experience first-hand what it’s like to live in a houseboat on an Amsterdam canal. The museum is located in the “Hendrika Maria”, a former cargo ship built in 1914. The cargo hold is now a cosy living space featuring all the conveniences and a surprisin

In the Volkskundemuseum (Museum of Folk Life) you learn about ordinary daily life in Bruges in the 19th and early 20th centuries. You enter an old classroom, an old pharmacy, a tailor’s workshop, a confectionery store, or grocery store. Time seems to have stood still in these restored labourer's dwe

The diversity of the world under one roof: the Übersee-Museum presents the cultural and natural regions of our planet on over 10,000 square meters. The visit takes you from Asia with its legendary Silk Road to the African savannah and the Americas. The exhibition “Experience what moves the world” de

Museum Prinsenhof Delft is one of the Top 100 UNESCO monuments in the Netherlands. The museum illustrates the story of William of Orange and his role in the formation of the Dutch Republic. It is situated at the place where he was killed. The museum exhibits paintings, historical artefacts, prints a

Museum De Lakenhal is the municipality museum of Leiden, that is housed in Leiden’s old cloth hall from 1640. It is the museum of arts, crafts and history of Leiden. The museum covers the history of Leiden from Leiden’s relief in 1574. Important in the museum are works by old masters such as Rembran

The Amsterdam Museum presents exhibitions on a wide range of urban issues. We share knowledge, show art and heritage, and tell relevant stories - past, present and future. Historical and contemporary stories that make the city what it is, in all its forms. We do this at our museum locations in the h

Vesting Bourtange is a historic fortified village that takes visitors back to the year 1742. Besides the fortified village itself, there are also various activities.From lively markets to realistically re-enacted battles.

The Westfries Museum is closed due to a long-term and extensive renovation. The renewed museum will reopen in mid-2027. You can follow the progress of the renovation at westfriesmuseum.nl. The Westfries Museum offers a special attraction at the Statenpoort at Nieuwstraat 23 in Hoorn: ‘Discover the

The Watersnood Museum is housed in four caissons used for closing the last gap in the dike. The museum illustrates the flood of February 1, 1953, and what happened afterwards. More than 1,800 people drowned during the flood. The concrete boats are sixty feet long, twenty feet wide and twenty feet hi

The Zaans museum is housed in a modern building on the Zaanse Schans. The museum illustrates the cultural and industrial heritage of Zaandam. It exhibits paintings, films, photographs, objects and painted furniture. The Verkade Pavilion is part of the museum, a chocolate and biscuit factory from the

The Vasarely Museum, affiliated to the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest, is holding the largest and most comprehensive collection of Victor Vasarely's body of work outside of France. The permanent exhibition of Vasarely's works is based on his artistic development, which is showcased in a chronologi

The Municipal Cave was created in the past when the Romans needed the marl from the soil as a building material. Fossils and shell layers show the natural conditions of the past. The Municipal Cave also provides an overview of various artistic expressions and living conditions of different generatio

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

Museum of the Canals is housed in a monumental seventeenth-century canal house. The museum illustrates the Amsterdam city expansion that was caused by the construction of canals. In addition to an interactive tour, there is a temporary exhibition in our period rooms.

The Gevangenismuseum is housed in a former ‘Dwanggesticht’ from the 19th century. In an interactive way, the visitor learns about how criminals were treated in the Netherlands from 1600 to the present. In addition, the museum covers the history of Veenhuizen as a prison town. Important in the museum

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

Museum Kaap Skil is housed in a modern glass building with a shell of wooden beams. The museum is dedicated to Texel and the sea. The collection includes beachcombing objects and dive finds, as well as paintings and prints. In addition, the museum has the largest maritime model in the world.

The Archeon is a theme park that shows how people lived in ancient times. Visitors can participate in various activities themselves, such as sword fighting, calligraphy and archery.

The Museum of Natural History and Vivarium of Tournai (Musée d'histoire naturelle et vivarium de Tournai) is housed in a neoclassical building, with an 1839 gallery a large hall and a conservatory. The museum invites visitors to discover its historical past and the great diversity within the animal

The Folklore Museum in Tournai is housed in two buildings from the late 17th century. The museum is a treasure trove of memories of the city in which old trades are depicted. Among the museum's exhibits are those of the cobbler, the weaver, the cooper's and blacksmith's workshop, the tribal pub with

The Fries Scheepvaartmuseum is dedicated to the history of Frisian shipping from the 17th to the 20th century. The collection consists of two parts: the history of Frisian shipping and the history of the city Sneek. In addition to shipping and the regional history, the museum also covers water and i

The Archéoforum de Liège is a monumental forum covering 3,725 square meters, making it the largest of its kind in Europe. Through both movable and immovable archaeological remains, it paints a picture of Liège's history, from Prehistory to the newest times. Among the remains of a Roman villa, the cr

The Dutch Cheese Museum is housed in the weigh house of Alkmaar. The museum illustrates the past and present of the manufacturing of dairy products on the farm and in the factory. The whole process is covered, from the milking of the cow to cheesemaking itself. The museum also illustrates trade and

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

The house is a real gem! With a modernist design, the "Axarquía House Museum" houses an extensive ethnographic collection. It is a unique and striking five story building constructed mainly from demolition materials from other old houses that fell in disrepair, and with a colorful roof toppe

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 Willet-Holthuysen House is housed in a double mansion from 1687. In the 19th century it was the house of Abraham Willet and his wife Louisa Willet-Holthuysen. The museum consists of a dining room, a ballroom, a garden room and a corridor on the first floor that illustrate how wealthy people from

What over the centuries has made us who we are? With a collection stretching back more than 14,000 years, we can provide part of an answer to that question, and when we do not know the answer, there are always still the interpretations that you can find in the earlier, modern and contemporary art f

Lavaux-Sainte-Anne Castle dates from 1193 and possesses 15th-century corner towers with onion-shaped domes and is surrounded by a moat. The castle houses four museums: the life of lords in the 17th and 18th centuries, rural life in the Famenne, the Museum of Nature and, in the basement, the wine mus

Museum Haarlem illustrates the history of Haarlem and surroundings. It is a city that is often praised for its beauty and has inspired many painters. Dutch painters such as Frans Hals and Jan van Scorel painted the city. The collection consists of objects of historical value from the South ‘Kennemer

Abdijmuseum Ten Duinen 1138 illustrates the history of the Cistercian Abbey OLV Ten Duinen with contemporary presentation techniques. The museum also covers the order of Cîteaux and the society it belonged to, and makes links with other cultures and religions. The museum has five components: the abb

Sint-Janshuismolen (Sint-Janshuis Mill) is the only one of the four windmills on the city ramparts where grain is still actually ground. The millers are only too happy to welcome you with secrets about this age-old craft. If the wind is favourable, you can even see the mechanism in operation. Moreov

Museum 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

The Plompe Toren is the only remnant of Koudekerke, a village that disappeared into the Oosterschelde at the end of the 16th century. The Plompe Toren is now an information center about the history, legends and nature of the region.

The 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

Muzee Scheveningen is a museum on natural and cultural history in Scheveningen which illustrates the culture, the history and the goings on in the city. The collection consists of a cultural history part and a biology part focused on the sea. The cultural history collection consists mainly of object

The Klok & Peel Museum’s collection consists of two subcollections: a collection of carillons and a natural history collection. The museum has the largest collection of carillons in the world. The museum covers all clock-related themes. Clocks from all over the world are exhibited in the great hall.

Museummolen Schermerhorn is a mill from 1634 that was used to drain the water from the Schermerpolder. It is one of the eleven remaining mills of the former Schermerpolder mill complex. The mill can be visited from top to bottom, which lets the visitor properly see the operation of the mill. The mus

The Zeeuws Museum is housed in the medieval abbey of Middelburg. The museum's collection consists of approximately 30,000 objects related to the history of Zeeland. It includes Zeeland tapestries, a collection of contemporary art from Zeeland and a historical collection of the ‘Koninklijk Zeeuwsch G

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

Veenpark has an arcreage of 160 hectares, which makes it the largest museum in the Netherlands. This open-air museum is dedicated to the digging of the brown gold, peat. The peat history of Drenthe comes to life in this museum. The visitor travels through nostalgic villages and a bog area with peat

Museum 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

The Broekerveiling is the oldest ‘doorvaar-groentenveiling’ in the world. The auctioning started in 1887 at the same spot the museum is situated now. The museum exhibits punts (boats) and tools. Auctions are held with the punts, which illustrate how the auction worked. Important in the museum is the

De Wit Royal Manufacturer of Tapestries is located in the 15th-century refugia of Tongerlo Abbey. The Royal Manufacturers De Wit holds a prestigious private collection of tapestries. A guided visit can be made and includes an explanation of the building, the conservation process, a weaving demonstra

Slot 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

Museum Kranenburgh is housed in ‘Huis Kranenburgh’ from 1882. It is a museum of visual arts. The collection consists of paintings and graphic art by artists from the so-called Bergen School. The collection includes works by Else Berg, Henri Le Fauconnier, Dirk Filarski, Leo Gestel, Mommie Schwarz an

Bevrijdingsmuseum Zeeland illustrates the history of Zeeland during World War II. The museum offers a guided tour that leads the visitor through the most important events. The museum’s main topic is the story of Kees Sinke, who went into the army in 1939 during the mobilization. The museum also cove

The Markiezenhof is a late gothic, medieval city palace. The palace houses three museums: the Stad- & regiomuseum, the Spotprentenmuseum en the Kermismuseum. The palace consists of several rooms, corridors, towers, courtyards and gardens that illustrate the history of the city. The kermismuseum disp

The Museums of Fourneau Saint-Michel include: le musée de la vie rurale en Wallonie (musée de plein air) (Museum of Rural Life in Wallonia, open-air museum) and le musée du fer et de la métallurgie ancienne (The Iron Museum).

Discovery Museum is a museum on science and engineering. The museum illustrates the development of science and technology in the past, the present and the future. The museum covers historical themes such as Maastricht earthenware and coal mining, but also newer developments are discussed such as sus

Museum Schokland is housed in several buildings around a small historical church. The museum is dedicated to the history of the former island. The wooden buildings characterize the old Zuiderzee area. The collection is diverse and includes rocks and fossils that illustrate the history of the area. I

Museum of Architecture in Wroclaw is the only museum institution in Poland dedicated entirely to the history of architecture and contemporary architecture. Museum of Architecture in Wroclaw carries out programs and events for architects, historians and the general public. It prepares exhibitions on

The Wings of Liberation Museum is located in the area where in September 1944 thousands of American troops landed as part of Operation Market Garden. The museum covers the occupation, the oppression and the final liberation of the southern part of the Netherlands. By displaying dioramas, authentic m

The Museum of Walloon Life places Walloon culture in a broad perspective. It tries to answer the question of how to situate oneself as a Walloon and world citizen in an international context. Five themes are addressed in the museum. 'Wallonies' tells the story of Wallonia. 'Technical (R)evolution' s

Musée archéologique d'Arlon (Arlon Archaeological Museum) is housed in a neoclassical building built in 1840. The museum displays a collection of archaeological finds excavated in the area of the province of Luxembourg. The collection illustrates daily life, the various occupations that were carried

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

Musée archéologique du compte de logne tells the story of the first inhabitants of the town of Logne: the Franks. Their treasures date from the 5th, 6th and 7th centuries.

Sincfala - Museum of the Zwinstreek is housed in an 1899 neo-Gothic school building where fishermen were taught. The museum tells the story of 2,000 years of the Zwinstreek, the area northeast of Bruges that is a product of the sea, wind, sand and man. Attention is paid to the daily life of the peop

The Limburgs Openluchtmuseum Eynderhoof is a village that demonstrates life in the Peel region around 1900. The museum is located in a green countryside setting and is managed, staffed and maintained by volunteers. This do museum focuses largely on games, food, drinks and crafts, but is also about d

Beguinage Breda's Museum paints a picture of the living world of the Breda Beguines. On the first floor is a living room and kitchen as a Beguine had them in the past. In addition, an audiovisual program "Brides of Christ" is running.

Maison de la Metallurgie et de l'Industrie de Liège is a museum located in the former Espérance-Longdoz factory. The museum is dedicated to Liege's metallurgy and industry. The collection includes machines and tools, scale models and diagrams, photographs, paintings, lithographs, statues and ancient

Kasteel Huis Bergh is one of the largest castles in the Netherlands. The castle is semi enclosed by a rampart, and surrounded by a moat. The history of the castle dates back to the 13th century, but the most important remaining parts date from the 14th, 15th and 17th centuries. The collection consis

The Museum en Piconrue has 65,000 objects relating to folklore, legends, religious art, customs, and folk beliefs in the Ardennes and Luxembourg. It displays various works of religious art, including paintings, wooden sculptures, silversmithing and ancient crafts that testify to the folk piety that

The Museum of the City of Brussels is housed in a neo-Gothic building, a 19th-century reconstruction of The Bread House by city architect Victor Jamaer. The Bread House is on the Unesco World Heritage List, along with the entire Grand Place. The museum is dedicated to the history of Brussels. Painti

The Voerman Museum Hattem is museum that displays objects related to Hattem. Part of the collection consists of works by Dutch painters Jan Voerman junior and senior, but the museum also features works by Jo Koster, Gerhard Mensink and Bé Thoden van Velzen. In addition, the museum illustrates the hi

Museum Het Petershuis is housed in a late Medieval house. The museum owns a collection of contemporary and archaeological objects from Gennep. The permanent collection includes models, archaeological finds and historical information about Gennep. The museum focusses on Germanic peoples and Romans an

In our museum in Dordrecht, you’ll discover how affluent citizens lived at the end of the 18th century. The style rooms on the ground floor are decorated in the Louis XVI style. The highlight of the museum is the round Maas Room with a view of the busiest three-river intersection in Europe.

Malt and Brew House De Snoek is an authentic brewery and malt house from the 19th century, from the time when a brewery was a family business. The museum displays the entire existing range of West Flemish beers. It also possesses, among other things, a collection of miniature fairground mills, carts

The Museum of Labor and Industry "La Fonderie" is housed in the buildings of the Compagnie des Bronzes, a bronze factory that was one of the crown jewels of Brussels industry for more than a century. The museum is dedicated to the labor and daily life of the Brussels native. The museum portrays the

Kasteel Radboud is a castle that dates back to 1288. It is the only remaining West Frisian ‘dwangburcht’ of Floris the Fifth. The collection consists of objects that illustrate the history of the building. The permanent exhibition shows life in the Middle Ages and the history of Medemblik. For child

Cube was Holland's first museum entirely dedicated to design. Cube displayed meaningful design that has an impact on the world. The museum has merged with the Discovery Museum in Kerkrade since 2021.

The Bolsward City Hall, a 17th-century structure, is a significant historical site in the Dutch city of Bolsward. It has been repurposed and is currently serving as a municipal desk, café, and library. This multi-purpose use of the building adds to its charm and makes it a point of interest for tourists who can appreciate its historical significance while enjoying modern amenities.

BIP Expo: experience Brussels! presents an informative exhibition about the Brussels Region.

The 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

The Parsberg Castle is a hilltop castle located on a limestone spur in the city center of Parsberg in the district of Neumarkt in Upper Palatinate, Bavaria. The complex has a long construction history that dates back to the 13th century. The castle museum, located in the lower castle, presents the h

The Stedelijk Museum Hoogstraten is located in the Beguinage. The museum is dedicated to the heritage of Hoogstraten with a focus on city history and prehistory. The museum provides an overview of the city's history from 1210 to the present. The archaeological site 'Meirberg' is an important Stone A

Art with a smile Is it real or fake? Being cheated on your art purchase. It'll just happen to you. The work of famous artists like Appel, Picasso, Dalí, Matisse and Rodin is faked more often than you think. What motivates master forgers like Han van Meegeren or Geert Jan Jansen to forge paintings.

Musée des francs et de la famenne is housed in an 18th-century house. The museum is devoted to the region's environment, its artistic history, archaeological history and traditions of past occupations.

The Strawberry Museum introduces visitors to the centuries-old history of the strawberry associated with life in Wépion.

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

Museum 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

Museum Godshuis Belle is housed in a almshouse from 1276, which was a hospital first and later became an institution for elderly women. In the chapel, the Public Centre for Social Welfare collection is displayed, consisting paintings, sculptures and furniture. The highlight of the museum is a panel

Immerse yourself in the heart of the Brussels City Hall and let yourself be transported back through the centuries thanks to an interactive experience. As soon as you arrive on the magnificent Grand-Place, you'll be captivated by the imposing silhouette of this emblematic building, a veritable jewel

Stadsmuseum Harderwijk is housed in an old patrician house that consists of several historical buildings. The museum illustrates the history of Harderwijk. The collection includes historical objects related to fishing, the Gelderland Munt, the military garrison and the university that Harderwijk use

The Molen van Sloten – Kuiperijmuseum includes an original ‘poldermolen’ and a museum where visitors learn how barrels are made. The Molen van Sloten is a functioning ‘poldermolen’ and is the only mill in Amsterdam that is daily open to the public. It is a ‘stellingmolen’ with a backside that was re

At the Dutch Mining Museum in Heerlen, you can discover the different facets of the colourful mining history: dark stories, golden times, grey sides and colourful perspectives. We tell our story at two locations: At the main location of the Dutch Mining Museum, the mining history is literally and

The MOU - Museum of Oudenaarde and the Flemish Ardennes is located in the town hall, in the 14th-century Cloth Hall. The museum brings Oudenaarde's history to life. Using interactive media and historical objects, the story of the city and its inhabitants is told, from the Middle Ages to the present.

The National Bank of Belgium houses its museum in a magnificent nineteenth-century bank building. This is the perfect backdrop to get acquainted with the activities of a European central bank and the history of money. Use the audio guide to visit the museum (free) and test your knowledge of the Eur

Explore 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

Openluchtmuseum Ellert en Brammert is dedicated to the history of Southeast Drenthe. The museum illustrates how the people worked and lived in the area by showing different types of housing. The collection of the museum includes a turf hut, a tollbooth, a school, a Saxon farmhouse and a prison.

Open Air Museum Bachten De Kupe is a reconstructed farming village from the Westhoek. The museum consists of 46 authentic buildings and thousands of objects that revive the life of the past. A Houtland farmstead with all the trimmings is part of it: the house, the carriage house, the stables, a baki

The Biesbosch Museum Werkendam illustrates the history and the fishing, hunting and ‘griend’ culture in the Biesbosch. The museum also focusses on the artisans in the area. There are workshops of among others, a hoop maker, a basket maker and a cooper. In addition, the museum covers the resistance i

Historisch Museum Den Briel is housed in two historic buildings: the former state prison and weigh house and the town hall. In the museum the visitor relives the Eighty Years' War. On April 1, 1572, the ‘Watergeuzen’ defeated the Spaniards for the first time by capturing Brielle. In the museum, the

Openluchtmuseum Het Hoogeland illustrates how people lived and worked in a small village in the countryside in the 19th century. The museum consists of twenty old buildings. Because of the many different buildings and their detailed decoration, the visitors gets to know the community of the village.

The Maison de Toone is simultaneously a typical estaminet with its Spanish pink brick walls, blackened beams and tiled floor, and a puppet theatre in the attic, with its wooden benches, festooned, multicoloured cushions nailed into the raw wood planks, a workshop that manufactures puppets, a library

The Belle Epoque Center introduces visitors to the glories of the belle époque, a period from 1870 to 1914 when the European bourgeoisie enjoyed reasonable prosperity. The visitor center consists of three restored belle époque villas built in 1894. The interactive exhibition includes posters, postca

The 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

The Peel Museum is a museum in the Peel (an area in Brabant and Limburg) where the life and work of the beginning of the last century is exhibited. During a visit to the museum, there is always a guide present if desired who can tell the story of the peat extraction and the subsequent extraction. Th

The Katwijk Museum has an international collection of paintings which it combines with a collection of local objects. The museum has a large collection of works from the artists' colony that emerged in Katwijk in the early 20th century. There is also a permanent exhibition on fishery in Katwijk thro

In Hof van Nederland you will experience how we in the Netherlands deal with our freedoms, then and now, told from different perspectives. On the basis of important historical events that are important for Dutch history and which largely took place in Dordrecht, the oldest city in Holland, you will

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

The Maritime Museum Zeeland is a must visit when in Zeeland. It's located in the marina of Vlissingen in a building complex with buildings from the 16th, 17th, 18th and 21st century. The museum is totally renovated en re-opened in 2023. With the free audiotour you'll meet all kind of characters con

Floreffe Abbey was founded by Norbert of Gennep in 1121 at the request of the Counts of Namur. The chapter house, which may date from the 12th century, contains a small museum.

Museum De Schilpen is housed in a 16th century monumental building. The museum illustrates the history of grocery stores and living and working in Maasland in the 19th and 20th centuries. It features a shop and a house, a warehouse and a small rentier house. The store still has the original decorati

Museum de Locht is housed in an authentic North Limburg ‘langgevelboerderij’. It is a regional museum that focusses on the growing of asparagus and mushroom. The museum illustrates how people lived and worked in the countryside in the period from 1850 to 1950 and shows the whole process of growing a

Openluchtmuseum De Duinhuisjes consists of four original dune farms with outbuildings from the period 1850 to 1910. During that time workers, gardeners and farmers lived in these simple houses. Three of the four houses are decorated as was common around 1900. In the fourth house changing exhibitions

Museum 't Behouden Huys is dedicated to the history, marine history and culture of Terschelling. The museum illustrates the history of the island and its former inhabitants, with special focus on explorer Willem Barentsz. In 1596 he got stuck in the ice near Nova Zembla, after which he got through t

Museum De Domijnen is housed in a 19th century school. The museum illustrates the regional history and displays contemporary art. The collection on the ground floor consists of international avant-garde art including video art and photography. On the upper floor the visitor learns about the region i

De Looierij is a museum housed in an old tannery, of which the oldest part dates from 1890. The museum illustrates the tanning process and the life of tanners. By walking the ‘looiroute’, the visitor learns everything about tanning. The museum has three sections. In one of the sections a collection

The Van Gogh Village Museum is housed in the old town hall in Nuenen. In the museum, visitors relive the time of the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. The museum illustrates how the artist lived and painted during his time in Nuenen from 1883 to 1885. You can experience his journey to making his first

The Meierijsche Museumboerderij illustrates life and work on a farm in the Brabant Meierij from 1880 to 1930. Topics that are discussed in the museum include the habits and customs of that time. In the Middle Ages, people started agricultural activities on the site of the farm.

Natuurmuseum E. Heimans focuses on the nature in the area. The museum shows the nature that is present in the Zaans urban environment. The museum has a permanent exhibition ‘Nature in the City’ and a temporary exhibition hall. About three times a year the museum organizes temporary exhibitions on a

Openluchtmuseum De Spitkeet illustrates on a site of more than four hectares how people lived on the Frisian and Groningen heath in the period from 1850 to 1950. In that period people were very poor and life was difficult. The museum displays various types of properties and conditions of that time.

Visit 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

The Schaatsmuseum is dedicated to skating. The museum has the largest collection of ice skates and sledges in the world. In addition, it displays objects related to the Eleven Cities Tour. The museum also features an old workshop, a paint shops and forges.

The Folklore and Beguinage Museum is located in the 1288 beguinage of Dendermonde. The museum is dedicated to everyday life of the late 19th and early 20th centuries: household, living, work, leisure. The museum includes three old houses: a small dwelling converted into a beguinage, the infirmary an

The Landscape museum (Landschapmuseum) on the dam in Beek near Nijmegen shows the Dutch landscape at its best. With photographs and stuffed animals the museum tells about the rich history and the recovery, protection and conservation of the Dutch cultural landscape. Furthermore, the museum shows ele

Museum Drachten illustrates the cultural history of Drachten and exhibits art from the 20th century to the present. The art collection consists of works by artists and movements that are associated with Friesland. The collection includes works by Theo van Doesburg, Thijs Rinsema and Kurt Schwitters.

The Jewish Museum is situated in Sweden’s oldest preserved synagogue. The building, located in Själagårdsgatan 19 in the Old Town, tells the story of the first Jews who came to Sweden, how they formed a community, and how they became a part of Swedish society. Stockholm’s earliest Jewish congregatio

The Zwijveke Museum is housed in outbuildings of the former Cistercian Abbey of Zwijveke. The museum is devoted to local history from the French period to the present and displays cultural-historical objects from the 19th and 20th centuries. Various events and figures, politics and culture, justice

Since 1963 the Pottery Museum Raeren is accommodated in the historic Raeren Castle dating from the 14th century. With its permanent exposition the museum offers a complete overview on the history of Raeren stoneware. Up to today the Pottery museum Raeren is the only museum in the world with such an

Découvrez l'histoire du succès de la célèbre cité thermale. Installée au coeur de la Villa Royale, l'exposition Spa Story rassemble une collection de documents authentiques, d'objets rares et d'oeuvres d'art. Vous y apprendrez comment un petit bourg inconnu avant le 16e siècle a acquis sa renommé

Openluchtmuseum 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,

The Farmers' Union Museum is located in the birthplace of Father Gerlachus van den Elsen (1853-1925). The museum shows what farm life was like around 1900.

Ertvelde Beer Museum is a basement turned into a pub with over 5,000 different beer bottles and a glass collection. There is also attention to the many breweries that the Meetjesland has known.

Discover Spa's exceptional equestrian history. In the former stables of Queen Marie-Henriette, the exhibition explores the equestrian activities practiced in Spa since the first races on the continent in 1733.

Museum Land van Valkenburg focuses on the most interesting aspects of the region both historically and culturally, from the origins of the ‘Mergelland’ to developments in artistic field at the present and recent past. The permanent exhibition brings together the geology and archeology of Valkenburg

Ename: a surprising story around every corner! Discover the Archaeopark, with the remains of a medieval castle and the mighty Benedictine abbey, the historic St Laurentius church with its Byzantine murals, the valuable, centuries-old forest Bos t' Ename and, of course, the picturesque village itsel

Want to learn more about the history of the city of Dendermonde? Then the meat house museum is a must. In the attic you stand eye to eye with the oldest inhabitant of the city: a real mammoth. Regional finds from prehistoric times can also be found here. The second floor provides a fascinating overv

Poldermuseum Lillo is housed in a former rusk bakery. The museum depicts life in the polder villages of Wilmarsdonk, Oorderen, Oosterweel and Lillo from the late 19th century to the present. The collection consists of hundreds of antique objects and agricultural equipment. Eye-catchers in the museum

In the PrehistoHan, visitors relive the prehistory of the Cave of Han. The archaeological excavations conducted there are displayed there.

Musée de Groesbeeck-De Croix is housed in a stately building from the 18th century. The building exudes the atmosphere of an aristocratic residence from the Age of Enlightenment. On display are artistic works by cabinetmakers, goldsmiths, watchmakers and glassblowers of old Namur, among others.

Rufferdinge Visitor Center is housed in an old water mill. The center is dedicated to the historical importance of Landen, best known for the figure of Pepin of Landen.

The Huygens Museum comprises two historic sites located in the heart of Voorburg. The museum invites visitors to explore the diverse realms of history, art, and science. Spanning 2,000 years, its themes range from classical antiquity to the art and science of the 17th century, and from the modern wo

Museum Noordwijk is housed in a four hundred year old farmhouse. It is a museum on art, applied art and the history of Noordwijk. The collection includes Noordwijk costumes and paintings. The museum also has a large collection of ceramics made by porcelain factory ‘De Kroon’, including works by Henr

Museum Hindeloopen illustrates the history of the former ‘Zuiderzee’ town. Objects such as Hindeloopen paintings, Hindeloopen costumes and interiors are on display in various rooms. In addition, the museum covers the merchant navy. There is also a reconstruction of a Hindeloopen house from around 17

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

The Huis van Hilde is an archaeology center of the province of North Holland and is named after a skeletal find known as Hilde. The House of HIlde has a permanent exhibition of soil finds from the time of the Neanderthals. Showpieces are the sarcophagi, historic canoes and statues or dolls made base

Learn all about the Nazi persecution of the Jews in the Netherlands. The National Holocaust Museum tells the story of the Nazi persecution and murder of the Jews of the Netherlands. Before the Second World War, Jews and non-Jews lived side by side. They had the same rights. But during the war, the

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

Keramiekmuseum Tiendschuur is housed in the tithe barn of Castle Holtmühle. The collection includes both contemporary and historical ceramics and illustrates the clay industry in Tegelen from the Roman period till mid-20th century. It shows, among other things, the development of the ceramic industr

The Tapestry Museum is located a neoclassical mansion in Tournai, the historic center of tapestry weaving in Belgium. The museum features over 250 works from six centuries of textile art, from ancient tapestries from the 15th century over the post-war movement "Forces Murales" to contemporary works.

Museum Heerenveen is a cultural history museum on topics related to Heerenveen. The various collections are displayed in four different rooms. The museum exhibits a large architectural city model that illustrates the history of Heereenveen. There is also an exhibition on wealthy families who had an

Boerderijmuseum De Bovenstreek illustrates life on farms in the region. The collection includes the ‘style rooms’, furniture, a bedstead, and utensils and tools that were used in the house or on the farm. In addition, the museum exhibits a collection of Veluwe costumes. On the farmyard are various m

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

Museum Vlaardingen is housed in the ‘Huis met den Lindeboom’, a former ‘redershuis’ from 1742. The museum illustrates the history and fishing culture of Vlaardingen. The collection consists of objects related to the North Sea and the history of the city, ship models, artefacts, paintings, drawings,

Museum De Wieger is housed in the former home, doctor's office and workshop of the painter and doctor Hendrik Wiegersma. The collection mainly consists of art painted by Wiegersma himself. In addition, works by other artists from the period 1900 to 1940 are displayed, including Charley Toorop and Is

The Honig Breethuis is a house where a merchant family from the Zaan district lived around 1830. The house dates from the early 18th century and was built by Cornelis Jacobsz. Honig, owner of a ‘witpapiermolen’. Visitors learn about the history and the lives of families who lived here. The collectio

The Volendams Museum illustrates how people lived and worked in Volendam in the late 19th century and early 20th century. The collection of the museum includes Volendam (and national) costumes and jewellery, photographs, literary and musical art forms, paintings, drawings, sculptures, pottery, old i

The Museum Roman Halder (Sint-Michielsgestel) paints a picture of Romanization in the hamlet of Halder. All objects, which are displayed in the museum were found in Halder or its surroundings. Halder is located at a distance of half a kilometer from the museum. The collection includes pottery, utens

The Casteelse Poort is the centre for the cultural history of Wageningen. By displaying paintings, photographs, architectural models and other ancient objects, the museum illustrates the history of the city by the Rhine. There are two permanent exhibitions. ‘The History of Wageningen’ illustrates fi

The Veenkoloniaal Museum is a cultural history museum dedicated to the Groningen ‘Veenkoloniën’. The museum covers East Groningen, peat growth and the ‘Bourtanger Moor’. The permanent collection consists of two subcollections: a maritime collection and a collection with objects related to the agricu

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

Historisch Museum De Bevelanden is housed in a former convent and orphanage. It illustrates the history of North and South Beveland. The permanent exhibition cover topics such as embankments and floods, the militia, costumes of Beveland, the orphanage and the city of Goes. There is also always a tem

The Oberfränkisches Textilmuseum provides a comprehensive overview of the region's textile manufacturing history, which spans centuries. From the hand weaving of linen, wool, and cotton in pre-industrial times to the modern textile industry, the museum showcases the evolution of textile production techniques.

Experience industry and technology in Ludwigsfelde up close The Ludwigsfelde Town and Technology Museum sees itself as an active forum for the history and present of the town of Ludwigsfelde and its districts. One of the main themes is the history of industry from 1936 onwards. Exhibits and mode

The Zwanenbroedershuis is a Neo-Gothic building. It is still the house where members of the ‘Illustre Lieve Vrouwe Broederschap’ meet. Besides the interior itself, the museum exhibits objects from the 16th and 17th centuries, including antique chairs with coats of arms, Neo-Gothic closets, a Neo-Got

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

The Casematemuseum Kornwerderzand is dedicated to the Battle of the Afsluitdijk during the German attack on the Netherlands in 1940. It features seven casemates decorated in the style of 1940, a German bunker and several other buildings. The museum illustrates the daily lives of the soldiers during

Stoomgemaal De Tuut was built between 1916 and 1918 and took care of the necessary drainage of the land of Maas and Waal. Unlike other steam pumping stations in the Gelderland river area, Stoomgemaal De Tuut is preserved. This gives visitors the opportunity to get to know the world of pumping statio

Museumhaven Zeeland is located in the old port of Zierikzee. The museum illustrates the maritime history of Zierikzee and has an indoor and an outdoor location. At the outdoor location at the old harbour, restored ships are on display, including a ‘botter’, a ‘hoogaars’, a clipper and a ‘boeier’. Th

Terra Maris is housed in the former orangery and carriage house of Castle Westhove. It is a museum dedicated to the nature and landscape of Zeeland. The visitor learns about sea villages engulfed by the sea and life in the sea. There is also a garden that gives away some of the characteristic of the

The Valkhof bunker is the only machine gun bunker remaining of the three bunkers built by the Germans in the Valkhof in 1943. The bunkers had to defend the Waal Bridge and the surrounding area against the advance of the Allies during the war. Visitors can now read, hear and experience what Germans,

Waterlandsmuseum de Speeltoren illustrates the history of Monnickendam and Waterland. The museum shows the origins of a classical Dutch landscape. Topics that are covered include monasteries and monks, fisheries and ship transport over sea. The highlight of the museum is the completely new built Car

Covering an area of 1,418 square meters, El Museo del Belén offers a wide variety of nativity scenes in different styles and formats. The museum's exhibits include a spectacular 240 square meter Hebrew-style nativity scene, popular Christmas dioramas, and an exhibition area for nativity scenes in various styles and formats. This variety showcases the creative diversity of this popular art form.

University Museum Groningen is a museum dedicated to people, nature and science. The collection consists of objects related to nature, culture and science. The exhibitions of the museum include a collection of flowers and seeds, an anatomical and pathological collection, a psychological collection,

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

Streekmuseum 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

Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden is the information and activity center for the history of Leeuwarden and surroundings. It is the oldest city archive of the Netherlands (1838). Anyone who wants to know about the history of Leeuwarden or the former residents can turn to the HCL. Besides the permanent ex

Brussels Museum of Milling and Food - Evere Mill shows the history and technology of milling through authentic objects and a documentary.

Musée de l'Iguanodon houses an original petrified skeleton of an Iguanodon 5 meters high and over 130 million years old on display. In addition, the museum houses the collections of the Genealogical Circle of Hainaut.

Museum 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

The Princenhaags Museum is located in the old auditorium of the Protestant cemetery Haagveld. The museum is dedicated to the district of Princehage. The seigniory of Hage was first mentioned in 1198. The museum's permanent collection consists of documents, photographs and objects related to the cult