Museums open on Monday in Province of Utrecht

De Haar Castle 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 gardens and the associated property. Both the guest houses and se

DOMunder 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.

The Utrecht Botanic Gardens are built on and around Fort Hoofddijk from the 19th century and covers an area of ten hectares. There are several different gardens. The Rock garden features various herb plants. The Theme garden features plants to smell and learn about use by humans. The Insect meadow i

On June 2, 1122, Emperor Henry V granted city rights to Utrecht in the Lofen palace. This event marked a significant milestone in the history of Utrecht, establishing it as a city. The document states that the city rights were issued in the imperial palace in Utrecht, commonly known as Lofen.

DierenPark Amersfoort is a wooded zoo that contains rhinos, monkeys, bears, tigers, hyenas, elephants, and various birds.

Slot 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

The 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

The 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

Museumwerf Vreeswijk is both an indoor and outdoor museum. The indoor exhibit is devoted to the history of Vreeswijk. The exhibition center tells about old shipbuilding, propulsion and ship types. At the outdoor museum, a picture of the old shipyard activities is presented and some restored ships ar

Kaaspakwoerden is it a cheese warehouse which is still in use and open for viewing, you can learn all about the production and craft of cheese here.