Museums in Limburg
Roman and medieval history in Maastricht, coal mining in South Limburg and contemporary art at the Bonnefanten.
Limburg Museum Guide
Our guide lists 11 museums in Limburg across 7 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Maastricht (4), Venlo (2), and Eijsden (1).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Art & Design (36%), History & Cultural History (27%), and Archaeology & Antiquity (9%) – 6 of our 12 categories are represented.
Where prices are published, a regular adult ticket costs €13.50 at the median, and the middle half charge between €11.50 and €16.50.
7 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 8 offer dedicated programs for families, and 7 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 Limburg
The best-known museums in Limburg
BonnefantenArt · Maastricht
Kasteel HoensbroekCastles & Palaces · Hoensbroek
Fotomuseum aan het VrijthofArt · Maastricht
Museum van Bommel van DamArt · Venlo
FluweelengrotHistory · Valkenburg aan de Geul
Limburgs MuseumHistory · Venlo
Natuurhistorisch Museum MaastrichtNature · Maastricht
Schatkamer Sint-ServaasbasiliekArt · Maastricht
Internationaal Museum voor FamiliegeschiedenisHistory · Eijsden
Museumdorp De LochtOpen-air · Melderslo
Museums in Limburg with programs for families
- BonnefantenArt · Maastricht
- Kasteel HoensbroekCastles & Palaces · Hoensbroek
- Museum van Bommel van DamArt · Venlo
- FluweelengrotHistory · Valkenburg aan de Geul
- Limburgs MuseumHistory · Venlo
- Natuurhistorisch Museum MaastrichtNature · Maastricht
- Internationaal Museum voor FamiliegeschiedenisHistory · Eijsden
- Museumdorp De LochtOpen-air · Melderslo
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Limburg
Current special exhibitions at museums in Limburg
- Cooking from the FridgeBonnefanten · Maastricht · until September 5, 2027
- Born to Play: doe & durf als een kunstenaarBonnefanten · Maastricht · until March 14, 2027
- De Weerd: mini-Maaseiland op het voorpleinBonnefanten · Maastricht · until April 4, 2027
- Eve Arnold: 'All about Eve'Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof · Maastricht · until January 31, 2027
- KAMER 13: 'Aurelle' – Soul AnatomyFotomuseum aan het Vrijthof · Maastricht
- Seeing SoundsMuseum van Bommel van Dam · Venlo · until November 22, 2026
- Material MemoriesMuseum van Bommel van Dam · Venlo · until March 7, 2027
- nul vrouwenMuseum van Bommel van Dam · Venlo · until May 23, 2027
- Toko LimburgLimburgs Museum · Venlo · until January 3, 2027
- Over de grens – Criminaliteit in LimburgLimburgs Museum · Venlo · until January 3, 2027
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Limburg?
Our directory currently lists 11 museums in Limburg across 7 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Limburg?
Some of the best known are Bonnefanten, Kasteel Hoensbroek, Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof, Museum van Bommel van Dam, and Fluweelengrot.
Which museums in Limburg are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 4 are open, such as Kasteel Hoensbroek, Fluweelengrot, and Schatkamer Sint-Servaasbasiliek.
Which museums in Limburg are wheelchair accessible?
7 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Bonnefanten, Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof, and Museum van Bommel van Dam. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Limburg?
A regular adult ticket costs €13.50 at the median, with prices ranging from €5 to €22. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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