Open-Air Museums in the Netherlands
Historic buildings, villages and crafts in the open air.
North Holland (2)
Drenthe (1)
Gelderland (1)
Limburg (1)
South Holland (1)
Open-Air Museums in the Netherlands: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 6 open-air museums in the Netherlands, spread across 5 provinces and 6 towns and cities. Most of them are in North Holland (2), Drenthe (1), and Gelderland (1).
At the city level, Alphen aan den Rijn (1), Arnhem (1), and Enkhuizen (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several open-air museums in a single day.
1 museum is free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €19.50 at the median, and the middle half charge between €12.50 and €20.
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 5 offer dedicated programs for families, and 6 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 open-air museums in the Netherlands
The best-known open-air museums in the Netherlands
Open-air museums in the Netherlands with programs for families
Current special exhibitions at open-air museums in the Netherlands
By province
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many open-air museums are there in the Netherlands?
Our directory currently lists 6 open-air museums in the Netherlands across 6 towns and cities.
What are the best-known open-air museums in the Netherlands?
Some of the best known are Zaanse Schans, Nederlands Openluchtmuseum, Zuiderzeemuseum, Archeon, and Openluchtmuseum Ellert en Brammert.
Which open-air museums in the Netherlands offer free admission?
1 museum is free to visit – for example Zaanse Schans.
Which open-air museums in the Netherlands are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 3 are open, such as Zaanse Schans, Nederlands Openluchtmuseum, and Zuiderzeemuseum.
Which open-air museums in the Netherlands are wheelchair accessible?
2 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Archeon and Museumdorp De Locht. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit open-air museums in the Netherlands?
A regular adult ticket costs €19.50 at the median, with prices ranging from €10 to €28.95. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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