Venrays Museum
Cultural history museum in Venray with regional history, art and archaeology, including the more than 10,000-year-old "Danser van Wanssum."
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About the museum
The Venrays Museum is the cultural history museum of the town of Venray in the north of the province of Limburg. It is run by a foundation recognized as a non-profit cultural institution and aims to enrich people's lives through history, art and culture. It occupies the ground floor of De Borggraaf, a new building completed in December 2016 that consists of townhouses on the Eindstraat and apartments on the Mgr. Goumansplein. The museum entrance is opposite the Sint-Petrus’-Bandenkerk, the town's main church.
The collection comprises around 2,500 objects on regional history, about as many on art and some 1,500 archaeological finds. Its best-known piece is the "Danser van Wanssum": a hammerstone with a man wearing a loincloth and upper-arm ornaments engraved into it. It was discovered near Wanssum between 1960 and 1970 and is believed to be more than 10,000 years old.
The permanent exhibition tells the story of the people of Venray and the surrounding area. In addition there are temporary exhibitions, each taking up a different regional theme, as well as occasional lectures and events. Visitors can explore the house on their own or be accompanied by a guide; a museum arrangement combines the visit with coffee and vlaai, the traditional Limburg fruit tart.
Highlights
- Danser van Wanssum – stone engraving more than 10,000 years old
- Permanent exhibition on the history of the people of Venray and the surrounding area
- Collections on regional history, art and archaeology
- Temporary exhibitions on regional themes
- Museum arrangement with coffee and vlaai
Permanent exhibition
- Vaste tentoonstelling – The permanent exhibition tells the story of the people of Venray and the surrounding area; its highlight is the Stone Age "Danser van Wanssum."
- Operated by
- Stichting Venrays Museum
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 17 · Children and young people up to 18 years have free admission. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €3.50 per personPer person for groups of 10 or more. |
| Guided group tour with a guide (8–12 people) | €5Per person, maximum €50 per group, plus admission. |
| Museum arrangement with coffee and vlaai | €10.50Includes admission; with cappuccino €11. Tour not included; reservation requested one week in advance. |
Free with a Museumkaart.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- 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
Step-free building with an accessible toilet; a loaner wheelchair is available.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
The entrance is on the Mgr. Goumansplein, opposite the Sint-Petrus’-Bandenkerk (the large church). According to the Museumkaart portal, there is parking for cars.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
- Coat check
- Lockers
- Wi-Fi
Free cloakroom and lockers; fair-trade coffee is served in the museum.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Requests for room rental and for business purposes by email to info@venraysmuseum.nl or bestuur@venraysmuseum.nl.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided group tours with a guide on request; please reserve about one week in advance. |
