World Cultures Museums in the Netherlands
Ethnological collections and museums about cultures from around the world.
South Holland (5)
North Holland (3)
Limburg (1)
World Cultures Museums in the Netherlands: Overview & Tips
Our guide lists 9 world cultures and ethnology museums in the Netherlands, spread across 3 provinces and 4 towns and cities. Most of them are in South Holland (5), North Holland (3), and Limburg (1).
At the city level, Leiden (4), Amsterdam (3), and Eijsden (1) lead the way – ideal if you want to see several world cultures and ethnology museums in a single day.
Where prices are published, a regular adult ticket costs €16 at the median, and the middle half charge between €12 and €16.
6 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 6 offer dedicated programs for families, and 4 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 world cultures and ethnology museums in the Netherlands
The best-known world cultures and ethnology museums in the Netherlands
Wereldmuseum AmsterdamWorld cultures · Amsterdam
Wereldmuseum LeidenWorld cultures · Leiden
Joods MuseumHistory · Amsterdam
Wereldmuseum RotterdamWorld cultures · Rotterdam
Japanmuseum SieboldHuisWorld cultures · Leiden
Amsterdam Pipe MuseumSpecial · Amsterdam
Pilgrim Museum LeidenHistory · Leiden
Internationaal Museum voor FamiliegeschiedenisHistory · Eijsden- Textile Research CentreSpecial · Leiden
World cultures and ethnology museums in the Netherlands with programs for families
Wheelchair-accessible world cultures and ethnology museums in the Netherlands
Current special exhibitions at world cultures and ethnology museums in the Netherlands
- DiscoWereldmuseum Amsterdam · Amsterdam · until August 22, 2027
- Onvoltooid verleden: teruggeven, houden, of…?Wereldmuseum Amsterdam · Amsterdam · until January 3, 2027
- Tijd voor PapoeaWereldmuseum Leiden · Leiden · until January 3, 2027
- Yuki Kihara: Darwin in Paradise CampWereldmuseum Leiden · Leiden · until January 3, 2027
- Sámi Art, Land, PowerWereldmuseum Leiden · Leiden · until September 5, 2027
- K-pop: A SnapshotWereldmuseum Leiden · Leiden · until December 31, 2026
- AbracadabraJoods Museum · Amsterdam · until March 29, 2027
- Diana Blok in the Art GalleryJoods Museum · Amsterdam · until October 18, 2026
- Snogeiros – People of the SnogeJoods Museum · Amsterdam · until November 8, 2026
- Live the Surreal (Leef Surrealisme)Wereldmuseum Rotterdam · Rotterdam · until August 29, 2027
By province
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many world cultures and ethnology museums are there in the Netherlands?
Our directory currently lists 9 world cultures and ethnology museums in the Netherlands across 4 towns and cities.
What are the best-known world cultures and ethnology museums in the Netherlands?
Some of the best known are Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, Wereldmuseum Leiden, Joods Museum, Wereldmuseum Rotterdam, and Japanmuseum SieboldHuis.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in the Netherlands are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 4 are open, such as Joods Museum, Amsterdam Pipe Museum, and Internationaal Museum voor Familiegeschiedenis.
Which world cultures and ethnology museums in the Netherlands are wheelchair accessible?
6 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, Wereldmuseum Leiden, and Joods Museum. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit world cultures and ethnology museums in the Netherlands?
A regular adult ticket costs €16 at the median, with prices ranging from €7.50 to €20. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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