Museum Krona

About the museum

The museum was founded in 1973 as the Museum voor Religieuze Kunst in a wing of the still inhabited Maria Refugie Abbey of the Bridgettine nuns in Uden. The foundation consisted of works from the Diocese of 's-Hertogenbosch, treasures belonging to the nuns and medieval sculptures lent by the Rijksmuseum.

The building was comprehensively renovated from 2005 to 2007 and again in 2018/2019 to plans by the architect Cees Dam. After the latest renovation it was named Museum Krona with the addition "Kunst, klooster, kruidentuin" – art, monastery and herb garden. The cloister is not open to the public, whereas the herb garden, modelled on medieval examples, is part of the visit.

The collection shows medieval sculptures, rare monstrances from around 1500, works by the Master of Koudewater, silverwork, manuscripts, icons, devotional cards (bidprentjes) and contemporary religious art. Particular emphasis is placed on objects connected with the Bridgettine convent. They reflect a southern Dutch and Flemish character; part of the collection can also be viewed online.

Highlights

• Medieval sculptures and monstrances from around 1500
• Works by the Master of Koudewater
• Objects from the Bridgettine convent
• Herb garden modelled on medieval examples
• Museum café de Refter, accessible without a ticket

Permanent exhibitions

• Sammlung religiöser Kunst – Medieval sculptures, monstrances, manuscripts, icons and contemporary art connected with the Bridgettine convent.
• Kruidentuin – Herb garden modelled on medieval examples next to the convent.

Founded

1973

Admission & discounts

Free with Museumkaart, ICOM card and for Friends of the museum.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Largely on one level, lift to the Benedenzaal and treasury; all rooms are suitable for wheelchairs and rollators, scooters are not allowed. One loan wheelchair (reserve in advance), one disabled parking space on the Veghelsedijk with access through the staff entrance.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide

At the ticket desk children receive a task matching the current exhibitions; special children's activities are offered during school holidays. Separate programmes are available for primary schools (including "Expeditie Birgittinessen" for years 7 and 8).

Getting there & parking

By car take the A50, exit 13.

Amenities & dining

• Café

Museum café de Refter (Tuesday–Sunday 11 a.m.–5 p.m., also without a museum ticket) with coffee, pastries, light lunch dishes and Worstenbroodje; for receptions of up to 60–80 people.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Ground-floor rooms with modern media technology in the historic convent for meetings, corporate events, anniversaries and celebrations; exclusive tours outside opening hours. Wedding photos in the building for €150. Enquiries to reserveringen@museumkrona.nl.

Plan your visit