City & Regional Museums in the Netherlands
State, city and local history museums that bring the history of their region to life.
Friesland (11)
Vuurtoren Ameland
Fries Museum
De Schierstins
Koren- en Mosterdmolen De Verwachting
Molenmuseum De Eendragt
Museum Heerenveen
Koren- en Oliemolen De Phenix
Cultuurhistorisch Museum Sorgdrager
Fries Landbouwmuseum
Landbouw- en Juttersmuseum Swartwoude
Maritiem Centrum Abraham Fock
North Holland (7)
Drenthe (4)
Limburg (3)
South Holland (3)
Flevoland (2)
Groningen (2)
Gelderland (1)
North Brabant (1)
Overijssel (1)
City & Regional Museums in the Netherlands: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 35 city and regional museums in the Netherlands, spread across 10 provinces and 28 towns and cities. Most of them are in Friesland (11), North Holland (7), and Drenthe (4).
At the city level, Hollum (4), Amsterdam (2), and Leeuwarden (2) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several city and regional museums in a single day.
2 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, and the middle half charge between €7.30 and €15.
13 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 20 offer dedicated programs for families, and 21 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 city and regional museums in the Netherlands
The best-known city and regional museums in the Netherlands
Zaanse SchansOpen-air · Zaandam
Amsterdam MuseumHistory · Amsterdam
Nederlands OpenluchtmuseumOpen-air · Arnhem
ZuiderzeemuseumOpen-air · Enkhuizen
Zaans MuseumRegional · Zaandam
Stadsarchief AmsterdamHistory · Amsterdam
Vuurtoren AmelandTechnology · Hollum- Internationaal KlompenmuseumSpecial · Eelde
Westfries MuseumHistory · Hoorn
Cruquius MuseumTechnology · Cruquius
City and regional museums in the Netherlands with programs for families
- Nederlands OpenluchtmuseumOpen-air · Arnhem
- ZuiderzeemuseumOpen-air · Enkhuizen
- Zaans MuseumRegional · Zaandam
- Internationaal KlompenmuseumSpecial · Eelde
- Cruquius MuseumTechnology · Cruquius
Fries MuseumHistory · Leeuwarden
Openluchtmuseum Ellert en BrammertOpen-air · Schoonoord
De MuseumfabriekRegional · Enschede
De SchierstinsHistory · Feanwâlden
Het MOWRegional · Bellingwolde
Wheelchair-accessible city and regional museums in the Netherlands
- Zaans MuseumRegional · Zaandam
- Stadsarchief AmsterdamHistory · Amsterdam
- Internationaal KlompenmuseumSpecial · Eelde
- Cruquius MuseumTechnology · Cruquius
- Fries MuseumHistory · Leeuwarden
- De MuseumfabriekRegional · Enschede
- Het MOWRegional · Bellingwolde
Limburgs MuseumHistory · Venlo
Museum RotterdamHistory · Rotterdam
Fries LandbouwmuseumHistory · Leeuwarden
City and regional museums in the Netherlands with the highest published visitor numbers
- Zaanse SchansOpen-air · Zaandam
- Nederlands OpenluchtmuseumOpen-air · Arnhem
Nationaal GevangenismuseumHistory · Veenhuizen- Fries MuseumHistory · Leeuwarden
- Vuurtoren AmelandTechnology · Hollum
Maritiem Centrum Abraham FockHistory · Hollum
Landbouw- en Juttersmuseum SwartwoudeRegional · Buren
Cultuurhistorisch Museum SorgdragerRegional · Hollum
Koren- en Mosterdmolen De VerwachtingTechnology · Hollum
Koren- en Oliemolen De PhenixTechnology · Nes
Current special exhibitions at city and regional museums in the Netherlands
- VOC-mentaliteit – Wat is jouw aandeel?Nederlands Openluchtmuseum · Arnhem
- DesignrouteZuiderzeemuseum · Enkhuizen · until October 25, 2026
- Gekoesterd. Bewaard werk van Nelly en Tine HonigZaans Museum · Zaandam · until October 11, 2026
- Draden van ons Nederlandse SlavernijverledenZaans Museum · Zaandam · until November 20, 2026
- Ruige hommels, bonte bijen en alle stuifmeelvretersZaans Museum · Zaandam · until May 2, 2027
- Dromen in houtZaans Museum · Zaandam · until September 6, 2027
- Drag in AmsterdamStadsarchief Amsterdam · Amsterdam · until November 1, 2026
- Meesterwerk Amsterdam. Hoe is de stad verbeeld in de 17de eeuw?Stadsarchief Amsterdam · Amsterdam · until March 7, 2027
- BakensVuurtoren Ameland · Hollum
- Amelander kunstenaars in de VuurtorenVuurtoren Ameland · Hollum
By province
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many city and regional museums are there in the Netherlands?
Our directory currently lists 35 city and regional museums in the Netherlands across 28 towns and cities.
What are the best-known city and regional museums in the Netherlands?
Some of the best known are Zaanse Schans, Amsterdam Museum, Nederlands Openluchtmuseum, Zuiderzeemuseum, and Zaans Museum.
Which city and regional museums in the Netherlands offer free admission?
2 museums are free to visit – for example Zaanse Schans and Museum Het Leids Wevershuis.
Which city and regional museums in the Netherlands are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 12 are open, such as Zaanse Schans, Nederlands Openluchtmuseum, and Zuiderzeemuseum.
Which city and regional museums in the Netherlands are wheelchair accessible?
13 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Zaans Museum, Stadsarchief Amsterdam, and Internationaal Klompenmuseum. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit city and regional museums in the Netherlands?
A regular adult ticket costs €10 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €20. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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