Special-Interest Museums in the Netherlands
From chocolate to toys: museums with unusual themes.
North Holland (11)
Eye Filmmuseum
Sexmuseum Amsterdam
Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum
KattenKabinet
ARTIS-Micropia
Beeld & Geluid
Heineken Experience
Diamant Museum Amsterdam
Amsterdam Tulip Museum
Museum van de Geest
Amsterdam Pipe Museum
South Holland (4)
Friesland (2)
Drenthe (1)
Utrecht (1)
Special-Interest Museums in the Netherlands: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 19 special-interest museums in the Netherlands, spread across 5 provinces and 10 towns and cities. Most of them are in North Holland (11), South Holland (4), and Friesland (2).
At the city level, Amsterdam (9), Leeuwarden (2), and Eelde (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several special-interest museums in a single day.
1 museum is free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €16.50 at the median, and the middle half charge between €10 and €17.50.
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 11 offer dedicated programs for families, and 9 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 special-interest museums in the Netherlands
The best-known special-interest museums in the Netherlands
Eye FilmmuseumSpecial · Amsterdam
Sexmuseum AmsterdamSpecial · Amsterdam
Hash Marihuana & Hemp MuseumSpecial · Amsterdam
KattenKabinetArt · Amsterdam
ARTIS-MicropiaNature · Amsterdam
Beeld & GeluidSpecial · Hilversum
Heineken ExperienceTechnology · Amsterdam
CORPUSNature · Oegstgeest
Keramiekmuseum PrincessehofSpecial · Leeuwarden
Museum SpeelklokSpecial · Utrecht
Special-interest museums in the Netherlands with programs for families
- Eye FilmmuseumSpecial · Amsterdam
- ARTIS-MicropiaNature · Amsterdam
- Beeld & GeluidSpecial · Hilversum
- CORPUSNature · Oegstgeest
- Keramiekmuseum PrincessehofSpecial · Leeuwarden
- Museum SpeelklokSpecial · Utrecht
- Internationaal KlompenmuseumSpecial · Eelde
Amsterdam Tulip MuseumSpecial · Amsterdam
Museum van de GeestHistory · Haarlem
Nederlands FotomuseumArt · Rotterdam
Wheelchair-accessible special-interest museums in the Netherlands
- Eye FilmmuseumSpecial · Amsterdam
- Hash Marihuana & Hemp MuseumSpecial · Amsterdam
- ARTIS-MicropiaNature · Amsterdam
- Beeld & GeluidSpecial · Hilversum
- Keramiekmuseum PrincessehofSpecial · Leeuwarden
- Museum SpeelklokSpecial · Utrecht
- Internationaal KlompenmuseumSpecial · Eelde
- Nederlands FotomuseumArt · Rotterdam
Rijksmuseum MeermannoSpecial · The Hague
Special-interest museums in the Netherlands with the highest published visitor numbers
Current special exhibitions at special-interest museums in the Netherlands
- Ulrich Seidl – Über das Leben, die Liebe und den TodEye Filmmuseum · Amsterdam · until January 31, 2027
- De Nachtwacht LeeftARTIS-Micropia · Amsterdam
- Beleef 75 jaar TVBeeld & Geluid · Hilversum · until December 31, 2026
- Heel Holland ZoektBeeld & Geluid · Hilversum
- Koffie? Een Nederlandse geschiedenis in keramiekKeramiekmuseum Princessehof · Leeuwarden · until August 29, 2027
- Sustainable Ceramics #2: Investigating a footprintKeramiekmuseum Princessehof · Leeuwarden · until October 25, 2026
- Van Achterberghprijs 2026: studioZANDKeramiekmuseum Princessehof · Leeuwarden · until January 10, 2027
- Josiah WedgwoodKeramiekmuseum Princessehof · Leeuwarden · until August 6, 2028
- 70 jaar Museum SpeelklokMuseum Speelklok · Utrecht · until January 3, 2027
Diamond Museum HighlightsDiamant Museum Amsterdam · Amsterdam · until December 31, 2027
By province
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many special-interest museums are there in the Netherlands?
Our directory currently lists 19 special-interest museums in the Netherlands across 10 towns and cities.
What are the best-known special-interest museums in the Netherlands?
Some of the best known are Eye Filmmuseum, Sexmuseum Amsterdam, Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum, KattenKabinet, and ARTIS-Micropia.
Which special-interest museums in the Netherlands offer free admission?
1 museum is free to visit – for example Tresoar.
Which special-interest museums in the Netherlands are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 9 are open, such as Sexmuseum Amsterdam, Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum, and ARTIS-Micropia.
Which special-interest museums in the Netherlands are wheelchair accessible?
9 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Eye Filmmuseum, Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum, and ARTIS-Micropia. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit special-interest museums in the Netherlands?
A regular adult ticket costs €16.50 at the median, with prices ranging from €7 to €26.95. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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