Museums in Groningen
The boldly designed Groninger Museum, centuries of university history and stately manor houses in the far north.
Groningen Museum Guide
Our guide lists 6 museums in Groningen across 6 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Appingedam (1), Bellingwolde (1), and Groningen (1).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to History & Cultural History (33%), Art & Design (33%), and City & Regional Museums (17%) – 4 of our 12 categories are represented.
Where prices are published, a regular adult ticket costs €12.50 at the median, and the middle half charge between €7 and €15.
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 5 offer dedicated programs for families, and 5 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 Groningen
The best-known museums in Groningen
Museums in Groningen with programs for families
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Groningen
Current special exhibitions at museums in Groningen
The Architect & the Housewife: Cleaning the House, Building the FutureGroninger Museum · Groningen · until May 9, 2027- Playing HouseGroninger Museum · Groningen · until January 10, 2027
- Nieuw licht 1: Ani Schulze – The Convent of PleasureGroninger Museum · Groningen · until May 9, 2027
- Keramikos Carrier BagGroninger Museum · Groningen · until January 10, 2027
De kloosterliefde van HelmantelMuseum Klooster Ter Apel · Ter Apel · until March 14, 2027
GeworteldHet MOW · Bellingwolde · until October 25, 2026- Buiten kijken – het gevoel van GroningenHet MOW · Bellingwolde · until April 11, 2027
De Letse Ploeg. Kunst uit de collectie van het Tukums MuseumVeenkoloniaal Museum · Veendam · until March 29, 2027- Anja Jager, dochter van het noordenVeenkoloniaal Museum · Veendam · until April 18, 2027
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Groningen?
Our directory currently lists 6 museums in Groningen across 6 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Groningen?
Some of the best known are Groninger Museum, Museum Klooster Ter Apel, Het MOW, Museum Møhlmann, and Museumspoorlijn STAR.
Which museums in Groningen are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 1 is open, such as Veenkoloniaal Museum.
Which museums in Groningen are wheelchair accessible?
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Groninger Museum, Het MOW, and Museumspoorlijn STAR. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Groningen?
A regular adult ticket costs €12.50 at the median, with prices ranging from €7 to €19.50. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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