Provinciaal JitsArt Museum, Beelden op Beerschoten
Freely accessible sculpture park on the Beerschoten estate with 31 monumental bronze, marble and granite works by the sculptor Jits Bakker.
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About the museum
The sculptor Jits Bakker (1937–2014) from De Bilt worked for over fifty years in his studio "de kooi" and created commissions for clients in the Netherlands and abroad. His monumental sculptures, which hold their own both in nature and in the city, stand in the sculpture park on the Beerschoten estate in the Stichtse Lustwarande east of Utrecht.
The museum is owned by the Province of Utrecht and is freely accessible every day from sunrise to sunset. The park holds 31 sculptures in bronze, marble and granite; motifs often come from Greek mythology, such as Icarus, Aphrodite and Adonis, alongside scenes of everyday life such as "Herinneringen" and "Het Debat".
The Jits Bakker Collectie foundation makes the work accessible and maintains the artworks. It offers group tours of the park, combined with a visit to the studio "de kooi" and the neighbouring Beeldenlabyrinth; on Open Monument Days it also opens the studio to all visitors. The park also contains the Koetshuis Beerschoten with catering and information about the estate.
Highlights
- 31 monumental outdoor sculptures by Jits Bakker
- Motifs from Greek mythology (Icarus Gate, Aphrodite and Adonis)
- Setting on the Beerschoten estate in the Stichtse Lustwarande
- Koetshuis Beerschoten with catering and estate information
- Tours including the studio "de kooi" and Beeldenlabyrinth on request
Permanent exhibition
- Beeldenpark Jits Bakker – Permanent open-air collection of 31 monumental sculptures in bronze, marble and granite on the Beerschoten estate.
- Operated by
- Provinz Utrecht (Eigentümerin); Stichting Jits Bakker Collectie (Sammlung und Führungen)
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
| Groups (10+ people) | €10 per personPrivate tour through the studio "de kooi" and Beeldenlabyrinth (approx. 2 hours, including a walk through the park) for 10 or more people: €10 visitor contribution per person plus €30 for the guide. |
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| Group tour of the studio "de kooi" and Beeldenlabyrinth (10 or more people) | €10per person, plus €30 for the guide; booking by email or telephone |
Admission to the park is free.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
According to the visitor portal, free parking and bicycle parking are available at the Koetshuis Beerschoten (De Holle Bilt 6).
Amenities & dining
- Restaurant
The park contains the Koetshuis Beerschoten with catering and information about the estate.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 2 hrs |
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| Good to know | Group tours (10 or more people) usually begin with a walk through the sculpture park and end at the studio and Beeldenlabyrinth; enquiries to info@jitsbakkercollectie.com. |
