Museums in Gelderland
The Kröller-Müller Museum in Hoge Veluwe National Park, the Netherlands Open Air Museum in Arnhem and Het Loo Palace in Apeldoorn.
Gelderland Museum Guide
Our guide lists 11 museums in Gelderland across 10 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Nijmegen (2), Ammerzoden (1), and Arnhem (1).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Castles, Palaces & Monasteries (45%), History & Cultural History (18%), and Art & Design (18%) – 5 of our 12 categories are represented.
Where prices are published, a regular adult ticket costs €15 at the median, and the middle half charge between €15 and €19.50.
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 10 offer dedicated programs for families, and 11 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 Gelderland
The best-known museums in Gelderland
Kröller-Müller MuseumArt · Otterlo
Nederlands OpenluchtmuseumOpen-air · Arnhem
Kasteel AmmersoyenCastles & Palaces · Ammerzoden
Kasteel DoornenburgCastles & Palaces · Doornenburg
Kasteel DoorwerthCastles & Palaces · Doorwerth
MORE RuurloArt · Ruurlo
Nationaal Fietsmuseum VeloramaTechnology · Nijmegen
Airborne Museum HartensteinHistory · Oosterbeek
Kasteel CannenburchCastles & Palaces · Vaassen
Valkhof MuseumHistory · Nijmegen
Museums in Gelderland with programs for families
- Kröller-Müller MuseumArt · Otterlo
- Nederlands OpenluchtmuseumOpen-air · Arnhem
- Kasteel AmmersoyenCastles & Palaces · Ammerzoden
- Kasteel DoornenburgCastles & Palaces · Doornenburg
- Kasteel DoorwerthCastles & Palaces · Doorwerth
- MORE RuurloArt · Ruurlo
- Airborne Museum HartensteinHistory · Oosterbeek
- Kasteel CannenburchCastles & Palaces · Vaassen
- Valkhof MuseumHistory · Nijmegen
Kasteel HernenCastles & Palaces · Hernen
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Gelderland
Museums in Gelderland with the highest published visitor numbers
Current special exhibitions at museums in Gelderland
- Van Gogh, al onze schilderijenKröller-Müller Museum · Otterlo · until January 3, 2027
- Bart van der Leck / Charley TooropKröller-Müller Museum · Otterlo · until September 1, 2027
- Gilbert & George. DriftersKröller-Müller Museum · Otterlo · until April 1, 2027
- RuimtereisKröller-Müller Museum · Otterlo · until November 22, 2026
- Wessel Couzijn. Rendez-vous van tafel en stoelKröller-Müller Museum · Otterlo · until November 22, 2026
- Birds of a FeatherKröller-Müller Museum · Otterlo · until September 5, 2027
- VOC-mentaliteit – Wat is jouw aandeel?Nederlands Openluchtmuseum · Arnhem
- De smaak van het verledenKasteel Doornenburg · Doornenburg · until May 1, 2027
- Sam Drukker | De ouder wordende mensMORE Ruurlo · Ruurlo · until February 7, 2027
- Wim van Est, 75 jaar na de valNationaal Fietsmuseum Velorama · Nijmegen
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Gelderland?
Our directory currently lists 11 museums in Gelderland across 10 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Gelderland?
Some of the best known are Kröller-Müller Museum, Nederlands Openluchtmuseum, Kasteel Ammersoyen, Kasteel Doornenburg, and Kasteel Doorwerth.
Which museums in Gelderland are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 3 are open, such as Nederlands Openluchtmuseum, Nationaal Fietsmuseum Velorama, and Airborne Museum Hartenstein.
Which museums in Gelderland are wheelchair accessible?
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Kröller-Müller Museum, MORE Ruurlo, and Airborne Museum Hartenstein. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Gelderland?
A regular adult ticket costs €15 at the median, with prices ranging from €11 to €27.75. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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