Person & artist museums in the Netherlands

More than 860 paintings and nearly 1,200 works on paper by Vincent van Gogh have been preserved. The Van Gogh Museum owns the largest Van Gogh collection, consisting of 201 paintings, 437 drawings and 31 prints. In addition to works by Van Gogh, the museum exhibits a collection of works by other maj

Escher in The Palace is housed in ‘Paleis Lange Voorhout’, the former winter palace of Queen Emma. The museum is dedicated to the 20th century art of MC Escher. The museum features some 130 works by the Dutch graphic artist. Imporant in the museum is Metamorphosis III, a seven meter long woodcut. Th

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

The Rembrandt House Museum is housed in the former house of the Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn. This famous painter lived and worked in this house for nearly twenty years. The interior is restored to the style of the times in which Rembrandt lived. The museum displays paintings by artists who work

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 Rietveld Schröder House is designed by Gerrit Rietveld in 1924. The house is completely designed according to the ideas of the De Stijl art movement and is since 2000 on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Visitors can see how pliable and multifunctional in particular the central "living room" is on

Vermeer Centrum Delft is dedicated to the life of the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675). The museum covers his work and his relationship to Delft. The permanent exhibition illustrates how Johannes Vermeer worked in his studio. In addition, the stories are told of the 37 paintings that the V

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

The EYE Film museum is housed in the iconic white building at the IJ. Everything is film in EYE. This national museum of film manages more than forty thousand movies and features every genre: a representative selection of movie history, with classics blockbusters and cult movies. It is a museum of f

Rijksmuseum de Gevangenpoort is a medieval prison in the city of The Hague. It consists of a courthouse, a cell block and a house for the jailer. The museum illustrates the story of crime and punishment throug the ages. It shows how prisoners were brought to trial, punished and imprisoned. The colle

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

World-renowned expressionist building "Het Schip" ("the ship") is the most famous work by Amsterdam School architect Michel de Klerk, which was completed in 1921. The museum located in the building is dedicated to the Amsterdam School, an architecture style. The former post office designed by the a

Museum Villa Mondriaan is the museum for coming-of-age. During his teenage years the famous Piet Mondriaan developed his skills as an artist in this villa in Winterswijk. Besides masterpieces by the young Mondriaan, the museum displays works by both established and contemporary artists in their sear

The Beatles Museum tells all about the four band members of The Beatles: John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. It displays various objects related to The Beatles.

In the wooded surroundings of the Achterhoek region, lies Ruurlo Castle, a rich monument surrounded by an English landscape garden. This second location of Museum More focuses on the life and work of grand master Carel Willink. The display shows the development of a searching artist who later manage

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.

The NollenProject exhibits works by Van de Wint. After exhibiting in European museums, Reindert Wepko - Ruud – van de Wint moved to the old ‘binnenduintje de Nollen’ in 1980. He focused on paintings, constructions and sculptures with themes related to the dune landscape. Van de Wint is known for his

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 Hildo Krop Museum manages the collection for the municipality of Steenwijkerland. The Hildo Krop Museum has also set itself the task of expanding one facet of Krop's versatility each year.

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-

The Anton Pieck Museum holds the largest collection of works by the Dutch painter and draftsman Anton Francis Pieck. The museum presents an overview of his work, by exhibiting its collection and workplace. The ground floor houses a diversion collection, including watercolour paintings, colored draw

The Jopie Huisman Museum is housed in a modern building designed specifically for the collection that is exhibited inside of it. The museum is dedicated to the work and life of the self-taught Dutch painter and draftsman Jopie Huisman (1922-2000). His work is a homage to the simple Frisian peasant l

The Vincent van GoghHuis is located on the site of the birthplace of the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. The museum illustrates the life and work of Vincent van Gogh. The museum also organizes exhibitions on artists from the 20th and 21th centuries who are or were inspired by Vincent Van Gogh.

The Chabot Museum is housed in a monumental white villa from 1938. The museum is dedicated to the Dutch expressionist painter and sculptor Hendrik Chabot (1894-1949). The collection consists of paintings, drawings, sculptures and prints. Stylistically, his work compares to work of Dutch expressionis

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

The Cuypershuis is housed in a building from 1853, designed by Pierre Cuypers. The museum is dedicated to Cuypers, who was an architect, artist, designer and organizer. The museum exhibits objects from the former studios, including tools, design drawings, models and a ‘pointing machine’. The museum

The Max Euwe Centrum illustrates the chess career of Max Euwe (1901-1981). The chess player was world champion in the period 1935-1937. The museum displays photos, objects and documents that illustrate the life and work of Max Euwe. In addition, the museum also covers the history of chess in general

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

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 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 Spinoza House in Rijnsburg is one of the two houses where the Dutch philosopher Spinoza lived (the other is in The Hague). Spinoza moved to this house in 1661. The house contains a reconstruction of the library of Spinoza. The parchment and leather bindings form a unique collection of books. In

The Stichting Cornelis Kruseman is a non-profit foundation. It conserves, collects and displays the work of Cornelis Kruseman. Founder is mrs. Ising, a descendant of Johannes Kruseman, a brother of the painter. Besides her fortune she left several works of Cornelis Kruseman. The collection has grown

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

The Van Gogh House in Veenoord/Nieuw Amsterdam is the only publicly accessible house in the Netherlands in which Vincent van Gogh lived and worked. The room where Vincent painted is decorated as if the painter could return at any moment from a trip in the peat. Vincent van Gogh stayed at the Scholte

Museum Møhlmann is a private museum. The museum exhibits a collection of realistic and figurative art by known and lesser known artists. There are several permanent exhibitions in the museum. Besides works by Rob Møhlmann himself, the museum exhibits works by contemporary figuratives and realists. T

The Multatuli Museum is located in the Multatuli House, the birthplace of the 19th century Dutch writer Eduard Douwes Dekker. The writer is also known as Multatuli, his pseudonym. The collection illustrates the work and life of Eduard Douwes Dekker and includes his desk, books, a globe, utensils and

The Ferdinand Domela Nieuwenhuis Museum is part of Museum Willem van Haren. The museum is dedicated to Ferdinand Domela Nieuwenhuis (1846-1919), the founder of Dutch socialism. The study room and library give an impression of Domela Nieuwenhuis' intellectual development and his private life. The mee

Museum of Comic Art (MoCA) is the first Dutch comics museum dedicated entirely to all aspects of the Ninth Art. From Edgar P. Jacobs to Hanco Kolk, from Jean Giraud to Marcel Gotlib, they can all be found here. Original drawings straight from the illustrator's table show how comics are made and why

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

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

Geert Groote (1340 - 1384) is the most important Deventer in history. He is known far beyond our borders as the founder of the Modern Devotion. This renewal movement stood for a personal experience of faith and a simple and sincere life. In the museum Geert Groote Huis, on the foundations of the

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

The Louis Couperus Museum is dedicated to the Dutch writer Louis Couperus. The collection consists of objects that are related to Couperus. The collection includes a portrait of his father and his office, but also a plastic effigy of the dressed in a 19th century costume. In addition, the museum exh

The Museum Factory in Winterswijk tells about the history of this village. From the time when dinosaurs swam there, the late Middle Ages, the emerging textile industry in the last century to the history of our fathers and mothers. An extensive collection of fossils from the quarry, remains of mammot

Museum Jan Heestershuis is housed in the former house of artist Jan Heesters from Schijndel (1893-1982). The museum collection mainly consists of works that were made by him and various objects from inside the house. The museum also owns more than 150 works by Dorus van Oorschot and exhibits graphic

The Mondriaan House is the house in which the Dutch painter Piet Mondrian was born. The museum is dedicated to his art, his life and the artist himself. Works, photographs, letters and film footage illustrate the artist’s life. In 'The Treasury' early work is displayed. On the ground floor there is

Museum van Egmond is the cultural history museum of Egmond. Life of people around 1900 near the sea. Beautiful paintings.

Streekmuseum De Roode Tooren illustrates the history of the ‘oude Richterambt Doesborgh ‘, which consisted of the town Doesburg and the former municipalities Angerlo, Hummelo and Keppel. The museum displays a ‘tabakskerverij’, a small industrial businesses from 1894, an old grocery store and collect

The Paul Tétar van Elven museum Is housed in a 16th century canal house. The house was inhabited by the Dutch painter, collector and teacher Paul Tetar van Elven in the period from 1864 to 1894. The property still has the well-preserved 19th century authentic interior, including Delft pottery, orien

Ateliermuseum Jac Maris Huis is housed in the studio of the Dutch sculptor and painter Jac Maris (1900-1996). The museum exhibits a collection of works from the period 1915 to 1994. It owns more than three hundred drawings, more than one hundred works in stone, metal and bronze and about sixty ceram

The Ton Smits Huis is a striking blue, pink and white coloured villa. It is the former studio and home of Dutch artist Ton Smits, who lived and worked here from 1957 until his death. He was a cartoonist and painter, and became widely known in the United States. The Ton Smits Huis illustrates both hi

The Comenius Museum is housed in a former monastery. The museum is dedicated to the life and work of the famous Czech scholar Jan Amos Comenius (1592-1670). With its permanent collection "Vivat Comenius" the museum gives an overview of his life. The museum also provides access to the adjacent mausol

The Rien Poortvlietmuseum is dedicated to the Dutch illustrator, cartoonist and painter Rien Poortvliet. The collection of works by Rien Poortvliet consists of approximately 1,200 watercolor paintings and hundreds of oil paintings. The museum has several original works by Rien Poortvliet and also ex

It Gysbert Japicxhûs is dedicated to the important Frisian writer Gysbert Japicx, who lived in Bolsward from 1603 to 1666. Besides focussing on this writer, the museum is also dedicated to the Frisian language. There are five ongoing exhibitions. One of the exhibitions illustrates the life and poetr

The JirsArt Museum is a museum sculpture park located on the Beerschoten estate. It exhibits a large collection of monumental bronze and marble sculptures by the Dutch sculptor, painter, illustrator and graphic artist Willem Frederick (Jits) Bakker. Works made by him are found all over the world, bu

The Pier Pander Museum is located in the Prinsentuin. The museum is dedicated to the Frisian sculptor Pier Pander. The building that houses the museum consists of the museum and a temple. It illustrates the life and life work of Pier Pander. The temple features the marble sculptures Alba, Feeling, T

Museum of Ceramics Pablo Rueda Lara displays works by Spanish artist Pablo Rueda Lara. He created works in clay, textiles, paper, wood, tin, enamel, bronze and marble, but became especially famous for his ceramic works. The exhibition will present artworks representing all the techniques Rueda Lara

The museum shows how life was early 1900, in the new build "barn" additional themes are shown, ao, winter and ice scating, cheese in the area. Meeting rooms available.

The Yi Jun Peace Museum is a tribute to Korean independence fighter and diplomat Yi Jun and reminder of the broader goal of world peace. Among other things, the museum displays a collection of letters from world leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela.

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

Housing complex De Dageraad is the Amsterdam School in its purest form. Architects Michel de Klerk and Piet Kramer were commissioned to design all facets of the streetscape. In addition to the street facades, they also designed the rear facades and house plans. This led to gesamtkunstwerk in which b

Rembrandt is perhaps one of the most famous painters in the world. Rembrandt lived in bustling Amsterdam of the 17th century. He was able to become quite successful and his studio grew into a true 'painter's empire'. Rembrandt was also a collector, he bought many exotic things, brought by merchants

In maart 2009 is de Stichting Boerderijmuseum Vredegoed opgericht. Het doel van de stichting is om een bijzondere collectie plattelands- en boerenvoorwerpen onder te brengen en tentoon te stellen in het streekmuseum Vredegoed. Het zijn voorwerpen van rond 1900 uit de dorpen Tienhoven, Oud Maarssevee

The Brinkhuis in Laren (Nh) is a village hall with a cinema, theatre, (h)Art Gallery, library and exhibition spaces. Every day you can view the current exhibitions for free in both the foyers and the library. The exhibitions change regularly.

The Van Eesteren Museum is dedicated to Dutch architect and urban planner Cornelis van Eesteren.

The Theo Thijssen Museum is dedicated to the Amsterdam writer, educator and politician Theo Thijssen (1879-1943). The museum is located in the place where he was born. Theo Tijssen is best known for the novel "Kees de Jongen". The collection of the museum includes manuscripts, first editions, photog

The Ruurd Wiersma Hûs Museum is housed in the former house of Ruurd Wiersma (1904-1980). Ruurd Wiersma was a Dutch painter whose painting style was known as naïve art. The walls and ceiling are completely painted. Each wall depicts one of the four seasons. The bedstead doors, the coal bucket and his

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

Step into the world of the Schoenenkwartier - In the heart of Waalwijk, the world of shoes comes to life. The Schoenenkwartier connects craft, innovation and design in one place - in the iconic Kropholler complex. A collection of 20,000 objects, an active lab where makers collaborate with craftspeop

The Nationaal Lalique Museum is dedicated to the French jeweller and glass artist René Jules Lalique (1860-1945). His main client was the British businessman and philanthropist of Armenian origin, Calouste Gulbenkian. His art is considered to be art deco and art nouveau. The museum features tens of

The Abel Tasman Cabinet is dedicated to Abel Janszoon Tasman. This seafarer-explorer was in the service of the Dutch East India Company and put Tasmania, New Zealand, Tonga and the Fiji Islands, among others, on the world map.

Museum Thijnhof displays its permanent collection consisting of the oeuvre of painter Kees Thijn. These works of art are exhibited in varying combinations. In addition, works of art by the Northern Dutch surrealists Jan van den Brink and Henk Bloemhof are on permanent display.

The Jan Kruis Museum depicts the work and life of artist Jan Kruis. In addition, there are many interactive sections where visitors can become part of the world of Jan, Jans and the Children themselves or where children can learn to draw the beloved characters.

Museum Bert Coppus presents an overview of the works by the Dutch artist Bert Coppus. Bert Coppus paints in oil, watercolor, tempera and gouache on canvas, panel and paper. In addition, he makes graphic art. He has his own figurative style in which colours are very important. Works often consist of

Museum De Bommelzolder displays the entire oeuvre of Dutch comic book author Marten Toonder. In addition to his comics, the museum displays puzzles, posters, tableware and clothing.

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

The Appie Baantjer Museum exhibits include private photographs and belongings of Appie Baantjer and other former detectives, Russian and Chinese editions of the C.o.c.k., manuscripts and paintings made by Baantjer.

The Dunne Bierkade and Paviljoensgracht are special. Unique that over the centuries so many famous painters lived in houses of the Outdoor Museum. Two Golden Centuries of painting originated here. In both the 17th and 19th centuries, this was the hotbed of creativity. Experience the Golden Ages at t

The Holland Tulip Museum in Lisse is a national tulip museum and was formerly known as the Black Tulip Museum. The museum focuses on all facets of the bulb flower. The tulip is the representative of all bulb flowers. The museum has a 67 meter wide panorama, also known as Panorama Tulip Land, which w