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Rijksmuseum
Art · Amsterdam
Open until 17:00from €25 6 special exh.
Van Gogh Museum
Art · Amsterdam
Open until 18:00from €25 3 special exh.
Mauritshuis
Art · The Hague
Open until 18:00from €21 3 special exh.
Anne Frank Huis
Memorial · Amsterdam
Open until 22:00from €16.50 1 special exh.
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
Art · Amsterdam
Open until 18:00from €22.50 8 special exh.
Rietveld Schröderhuis
People · Utrecht
Closed · opens today at 14:00from €19
Kröller-Müller Museum
Art · Otterlo
Open until 17:00from €27.75 6 special exh.
Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen
Art · Rotterdam
Open until 17:00from €20 4 special exh.
Ir. D.F. Woudagemaal
Technology · Lemmer
Open until 17:00from €11 1 special exh.
Koninklijk Eise Eisinga Planetarium
Technology · Franeker
Open until 17:00from €6.50 1 special exh.
Museum Rembrandthuis
People · Amsterdam
Open until 18:00from €23.50 4 special exh.
Wereldmuseum Amsterdam
World cultures · Amsterdam
Open until 17:00from €18 2 special exh.
Zaanse Schans
Open-air · Zaandam
Open until 17:00Free admission
De Nieuwe Kerk
Art · Amsterdam
Open until 17:00from €20 2 special exh.
NEMO Science Museum
Technology · Amsterdam
Open until 17:30from €21.50 1 special exh.
Naturalis Biodiversity Center
Nature · Leiden
Open until 17:00from €18 1 special exh.
Groninger Museum
Art · Groningen
Open until 17:00from €19.50 4 special exh.
Oude Kerk
Art · Amsterdam
Open until 18:00from €14.50 1 special exh.
Frans Hals Museum
Art · Haarlem
Open until 17:00from €18.50 4 special exh.
Kunstmuseum Den Haag
Art · The Hague
Open until 17:00from €22 8 special exh.
Amsterdam Museum
History · Amsterdam
Temporarily closed
Teylers Museum
Nature · Haarlem
Open until 17:00from €18.50 1 special exh.
Allard Pierson
Archaeology · Amsterdam
Open until 17:00from €15.50 4 special exh.
H'ART Museum
Art · Amsterdam
Open until 17:00from €12.50 2 special exh.
Kasteel de Haar
Castles & Palaces · Haarzuilens
Open until 17:00from €21.50
Nederlands Openluchtmuseum
Open-air · Arnhem
Open until 17:00from €20 1 special exh.
Rijksmuseum van Oudheden
Archaeology · Leiden
Open until 17:00from €14 6 special exh.
Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam
Nature · Amsterdam
Open until 17:00from €14.75
Wereldmuseum Leiden
World cultures · Leiden
Open until 17:00from €16 4 special exh.
Drents Museum
Archaeology · Assen
Open until 17:00from €17.50 3 special exh.
Joods Museum
History · Amsterdam
Open until 17:00from €20 3 special exh.
Bonnefanten
Art · Maastricht
Open until 17:00from €22 3 special exh.
Het Scheepvaartmuseum
History · Amsterdam
Open until 17:00from €20 4 special exh.
Centraal Museum
Art · Utrecht
Open until 17:00from €18 3 special exh.
Forteiland Pampus
Castles & Palaces · Muiden
Open until 17:30from €20
Kunsthal Rotterdam
Art · Rotterdam
Open until 17:00from €20 8 special exh.
Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder
History · Amsterdam
Open until 18:00from €18 2 special exh.
Escher in Het Paleis
Art · The Hague
Open until 17:00from €14.50 1 special exh.
Eye Filmmuseum
Special · Amsterdam
Open until 19:00from €16.50 1 special exh.
Hortus botanicus Leiden
Nature · Leiden
Open until 17:00from €13.50 1 special exh.

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Netherlands Museum Guide

Our guide lists 175 museums in the Netherlands across 81 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Amsterdam (35), Leiden (11), and Rotterdam (10).

Top 10 museums in the Netherlands

The best-known museums in the Netherlands

RijksmuseumArt · Amsterdamfrom €25
Van Gogh MuseumArt · Amsterdamfrom €25
MauritshuisArt · The Haguefrom €21
Anne Frank HuisMemorial · Amsterdamfrom €16.50
Stedelijk Museum AmsterdamArt · Amsterdamfrom €22.50
Rietveld SchröderhuisPeople · Utrechtfrom €19
Kröller-Müller MuseumArt · Otterlofrom €27.75
Museum Boijmans Van BeuningenArt · Rotterdamfrom €20
Ir. D.F. WoudagemaalTechnology · Lemmerfrom €11
Koninklijk Eise Eisinga PlanetariumTechnology · Franekerfrom €6.50

Museums in the Netherlands with free admission

Zaanse SchansOpen-air · Zaandam
Hollandsche SchouwburgMemorial · Amsterdam
Corrie ten BoomhuisMemorial · Haarlem
Grote Kerk AlkmaarHistory · Alkmaar
TresoarHistory · Leeuwarden
Collectie SixArt · Amsterdam
Museum Het Leids WevershuisHistory · Leiden
Historisch Centrum LeeuwardenHistory · Leeuwarden

Museums in the Netherlands with programs for families

RijksmuseumArt · Amsterdamfrom €25
Van Gogh MuseumArt · Amsterdamfrom €25
MauritshuisArt · The Haguefrom €21
Stedelijk Museum AmsterdamArt · Amsterdamfrom €22.50
Kröller-Müller MuseumArt · Otterlofrom €27.75
Museum Boijmans Van BeuningenArt · Rotterdamfrom €20
Ir. D.F. WoudagemaalTechnology · Lemmerfrom €11
Koninklijk Eise Eisinga PlanetariumTechnology · Franekerfrom €6.50
Museum RembrandthuisPeople · Amsterdamfrom €23.50
Wereldmuseum AmsterdamWorld cultures · Amsterdamfrom €18

Wheelchair-accessible museums in the Netherlands

RijksmuseumArt · Amsterdamfrom €25
Van Gogh MuseumArt · Amsterdamfrom €25
MauritshuisArt · The Haguefrom €21
Stedelijk Museum AmsterdamArt · Amsterdamfrom €22.50
Kröller-Müller MuseumArt · Otterlofrom €27.75
Museum Boijmans Van BeuningenArt · Rotterdamfrom €20
Ir. D.F. WoudagemaalTechnology · Lemmerfrom €11
Wereldmuseum AmsterdamWorld cultures · Amsterdamfrom €18
De Nieuwe KerkArt · Amsterdamfrom €20
NEMO Science MuseumTechnology · Amsterdamfrom €21.50

Museums in the Netherlands with the highest published visitor numbers

Zaanse SchansOpen-air · Zaandam2.6M visits (2024)
Anne Frank HuisMemorial · Amsterdam1.2M visits (2025)
Stedelijk Museum AmsterdamArt · Amsterdam675,000 visits (2025)
NEMO Science MuseumTechnology · Amsterdam640,000 visits (2025)
Nederlands OpenluchtmuseumOpen-air · Arnhem599,000 visits (2025)
Eye FilmmuseumSpecial · Amsterdam551,000 visits (2025)
Naturalis Biodiversity CenterNature · Leiden541,000 visits (2025)
MauritshuisArt · The Hague497,000 visits (2025)
Kunstmuseum Den HaagArt · The Hague415,000 visits (2025)
SpoorwegmuseumTechnology · Utrecht388,000 visits (2025)

Current special exhibitions at museums in the Netherlands

WORNRijksmuseum · Amsterdam · until March 21, 2027
Carel Visser in de RijksmuseumtuinenRijksmuseum · Amsterdam · until October 25, 2026
Nieuw in de 20ste eeuwRijksmuseum · Amsterdam · until November 9, 2026
Willem de Kooning at workRijksmuseum · Amsterdam · until January 17, 2027
Document Nederland: Nieuwe EnergieRijksmuseum · Amsterdam · until January 17, 2027
Tekenen!Rijksmuseum · Amsterdam · until May 23, 2027
Yoshitoshi. Master of the MoonVan Gogh Museum · Amsterdam · until January 4, 2027
Whistler. Dandy and DisruptorVan Gogh Museum · Amsterdam · until January 10, 2027
Eva GonzalèsVan Gogh Museum · Amsterdam · until June 20, 2027
Thyssen-Bornemisza ❤️ Mauritshuis – Meesterwerken uit MadridMauritshuis · The Hague · until January 17, 2027

Cities with the most museums

Amsterdam35
Leiden11
Rotterdam10
The Hague10
Leeuwarden6
Utrecht6
Haarlem5
Delft4

Good to know

Founded 1278Sint-Janskerk has the longest history 2.6Mvisits a year at Zaanse Schans – the top figure among museums in the Netherlands

62museums are regularly open on Mondays, too

1.5 hoursis how long a typical visit takes

123museums are showing special exhibitions right now

Frequently asked questions

How many museums are there in the Netherlands?

Our directory currently lists 175 museums in the Netherlands across 81 towns and cities.

What are the best-known museums in the Netherlands?

Some of the best known are Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Mauritshuis, Anne Frank Huis, and Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.

Which museums in the Netherlands offer free admission?

8 museums are free to visit – for example Zaanse Schans, Hollandsche Schouwburg, Corrie ten Boomhuis, and Grote Kerk Alkmaar.

Which museums in the Netherlands are open on Mondays?

Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 62 are open, such as Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and Mauritshuis.

Which museums in the Netherlands are wheelchair accessible?

79 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and Mauritshuis. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.

How much does it cost to visit museums in the Netherlands?

A regular adult ticket costs €15 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €28.95. Children, students and families usually pay less.

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