Museums in Friesland
Frisian language and culture, ceramics in Leeuwarden and Eise Eisinga’s planetarium in Franeker.
Friesland Museum Guide
Our guide lists 18 museums in Friesland across 10 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Leeuwarden (6), Hollum (4), and Anjum (1).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to History & Cultural History (39%), Science & Technology (33%), and City & Regional Museums (11%) – 6 of our 12 categories are represented.
2 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €7.30 at the median, and the middle half charge between €6.50 and €12.
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 10 offer dedicated programs for families, and 9 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 Friesland
The best-known museums in Friesland
Ir. D.F. WoudagemaalTechnology · Lemmer
Koninklijk Eise Eisinga PlanetariumTechnology · Franeker
Keramiekmuseum PrincessehofSpecial · Leeuwarden
Vuurtoren AmelandTechnology · Hollum
Fries MuseumHistory · Leeuwarden
TresoarHistory · Leeuwarden
De SchierstinsHistory · Feanwâlden
Koren- en Mosterdmolen De VerwachtingTechnology · Hollum
Molenmuseum De EendragtTechnology · Anjum
Museum HeerenveenHistory · Heerenveen
Museums in Friesland with programs for families
- Ir. D.F. WoudagemaalTechnology · Lemmer
- Koninklijk Eise Eisinga PlanetariumTechnology · Franeker
- Keramiekmuseum PrincessehofSpecial · Leeuwarden
- Fries MuseumHistory · Leeuwarden
- De SchierstinsHistory · Feanwâlden
- Museum HeerenveenHistory · Heerenveen
Historisch Centrum LeeuwardenHistory · Leeuwarden
Natuurmuseum FryslânNature · Leeuwarden
Fries LandbouwmuseumHistory · Leeuwarden
Maritiem Centrum Abraham FockHistory · Hollum
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Friesland
Museums in Friesland with the highest published visitor numbers
- Fries MuseumHistory · Leeuwarden
Museum BelvédèreArt · Oranjewoud- Vuurtoren AmelandTechnology · Hollum
- Keramiekmuseum PrincessehofSpecial · Leeuwarden
- Maritiem Centrum Abraham FockHistory · Hollum
Landbouw- en Juttersmuseum SwartwoudeRegional · Buren
Cultuurhistorisch Museum SorgdragerRegional · Hollum- Koren- en Mosterdmolen De VerwachtingTechnology · Hollum
Koren- en Oliemolen De PhenixTechnology · Nes
Current special exhibitions at museums in Friesland
- Zij maakt het verschilIr. D.F. Woudagemaal · Lemmer · until October 30, 2026
- Ik zie wat jij niet zietKoninklijk Eise Eisinga Planetarium · Franeker
- Koffie? Een Nederlandse geschiedenis in keramiekKeramiekmuseum Princessehof · Leeuwarden · until August 29, 2027
- Sustainable Ceramics #2: Investigating a footprintKeramiekmuseum Princessehof · Leeuwarden · until October 25, 2026
- Van Achterberghprijs 2026: studioZANDKeramiekmuseum Princessehof · Leeuwarden · until January 10, 2027
- Josiah WedgwoodKeramiekmuseum Princessehof · Leeuwarden · until August 6, 2028
- BakensVuurtoren Ameland · Hollum
- Amelander kunstenaars in de VuurtorenVuurtoren Ameland · Hollum
- REDBAD: de legendarische koningFries Museum · Leeuwarden · until February 7, 2027
- De Poptaschat: Fries zilver op wereldschaalFries Museum · Leeuwarden · until May 30, 2027
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Friesland?
Our directory currently lists 18 museums in Friesland across 10 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Friesland?
Some of the best known are Ir. D.F. Woudagemaal, Koninklijk Eise Eisinga Planetarium, Keramiekmuseum Princessehof, Vuurtoren Ameland, and Fries Museum.
Which museums in Friesland offer free admission?
2 museums are free to visit – for example Tresoar and Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden.
Which museums in Friesland are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 9 are open, such as Koninklijk Eise Eisinga Planetarium, Vuurtoren Ameland, and Tresoar.
Which museums in Friesland are wheelchair accessible?
5 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Ir. D.F. Woudagemaal, Keramiekmuseum Princessehof, and Fries Museum. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Friesland?
A regular adult ticket costs €7.30 at the median, with prices ranging from €2 to €17.50. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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