Museums in Drenthe
Dolmens and prehistory, the Drents Museum in Assen and places of remembrance such as Camp Westerbork.
Drenthe Museum Guide
Our guide lists 7 museums in Drenthe across 6 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Eelde (2), Assen (1), and Meppel (1).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Science & Technology (29%), Archaeology & Antiquity (14%), and Open-Air Museums (14%) – 6 of our 12 categories are represented.
Where prices are published, a regular adult ticket costs €12 at the median, and the middle half charge between €10 and €15.
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 7 offer dedicated programs for families, and 6 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 museums in Drenthe
The best-known museums in Drenthe
Museums in Drenthe with programs for families
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Drenthe
Current special exhibitions at museums in Drenthe
Angkor – Het mysterie van CambodjaDrents Museum · Assen · until May 9, 2027- Christoph Ruckhäberle – The fourth wallDrents Museum · Assen · until November 15, 2026
- DMspotlight – Wilhelmina ProosDrents Museum · Assen · until November 15, 2026
- Klompen op ReisInternationaal Klompenmuseum · Eelde · until November 1, 2026
Dora Hitz – Een stem voor vrouwen in de kunstDrents Museum De Buitenplaats · Eelde · until March 14, 2027
On/t/schuldNationaal Gevangenismuseum · Veenhuizen · until December 31, 2026
By category
Cities with the most museums
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Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Drenthe?
Our directory currently lists 7 museums in Drenthe across 6 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Drenthe?
Some of the best known are Drents Museum, Internationaal Klompenmuseum, Openluchtmuseum Ellert en Brammert, Museum De Wachter, and Drents Museum De Buitenplaats.
Which museums in Drenthe are wheelchair accessible?
3 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Internationaal Klompenmuseum, Museum Indruk, and Nationaal Gevangenismuseum. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Drenthe?
A regular adult ticket costs €12 at the median, with prices ranging from €7 to €17.50. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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