Museums in North Holland
Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank House, plus Haarlem, the Zaanse Schans and the old harbor towns along the IJsselmeer.
North Holland Museum Guide
Our guide lists 56 museums in North Holland across 15 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Amsterdam (35), Haarlem (5), and Hoorn (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Art & Design (27%), History & Cultural History (21%), and Special-Interest Museums (13%) – all 12 categories are represented.
5 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €17 at the median, and the middle half charge between €12.50 and €19.95.
23 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 38 offer dedicated programs for families, and 36 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 North Holland
The best-known museums in North Holland
RijksmuseumArt · Amsterdam
Van Gogh MuseumArt · Amsterdam
Anne Frank HuisMemorial · Amsterdam
Stedelijk Museum AmsterdamArt · Amsterdam
Museum RembrandthuisPeople · Amsterdam
Wereldmuseum AmsterdamWorld cultures · Amsterdam
Zaanse SchansOpen-air · Zaandam
De Nieuwe KerkArt · Amsterdam
NEMO Science MuseumTechnology · Amsterdam
Oude KerkArt · Amsterdam
Museums in North Holland with free admission
Museums in North Holland with programs for families
- RijksmuseumArt · Amsterdam
- Van Gogh MuseumArt · Amsterdam
- Stedelijk Museum AmsterdamArt · Amsterdam
- Museum RembrandthuisPeople · Amsterdam
- Wereldmuseum AmsterdamWorld cultures · Amsterdam
- NEMO Science MuseumTechnology · Amsterdam
- Oude KerkArt · Amsterdam
Frans Hals MuseumArt · Haarlem
Teylers MuseumNature · Haarlem
Allard PiersonArchaeology · Amsterdam
Wheelchair-accessible museums in North Holland
- RijksmuseumArt · Amsterdam
- Van Gogh MuseumArt · Amsterdam
- Stedelijk Museum AmsterdamArt · Amsterdam
- Wereldmuseum AmsterdamWorld cultures · Amsterdam
- De Nieuwe KerkArt · Amsterdam
- NEMO Science MuseumTechnology · Amsterdam
- Allard PiersonArchaeology · Amsterdam
H'ART MuseumArt · Amsterdam
Joods MuseumHistory · Amsterdam
Eye FilmmuseumSpecial · Amsterdam
Museums in North Holland with the highest published visitor numbers
- Zaanse SchansOpen-air · Zaandam
- Anne Frank HuisMemorial · Amsterdam
- Stedelijk Museum AmsterdamArt · Amsterdam
- NEMO Science MuseumTechnology · Amsterdam
- Eye FilmmuseumSpecial · Amsterdam
Het ScheepvaartmuseumHistory · Amsterdam
EcomareNature · De Koog
Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op SolderHistory · Amsterdam- Allard PiersonArchaeology · Amsterdam
Museum CobraArt · Amstelveen
Current special exhibitions at museums in North Holland
- WORNRijksmuseum · Amsterdam · until March 21, 2027
- Carel Visser in de RijksmuseumtuinenRijksmuseum · Amsterdam · until October 25, 2026
- Nieuw in de 20ste eeuwRijksmuseum · Amsterdam · until November 9, 2026
- Willem de Kooning at workRijksmuseum · Amsterdam · until January 17, 2027
- Document Nederland: Nieuwe EnergieRijksmuseum · Amsterdam · until January 17, 2027
- Tekenen!Rijksmuseum · Amsterdam · until May 23, 2027
- Yoshitoshi. Master of the MoonVan Gogh Museum · Amsterdam · until January 4, 2027
- Whistler. Dandy and DisruptorVan Gogh Museum · Amsterdam · until January 10, 2027
- Eva GonzalèsVan Gogh Museum · Amsterdam · until June 20, 2027
- ‘Wie is er weg?’ – Het Joods Lyceum 1941–1943Anne Frank Huis · Amsterdam
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in North Holland?
Our directory currently lists 56 museums in North Holland across 15 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in North Holland?
Some of the best known are Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Anne Frank Huis, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, and Museum Rembrandthuis.
Which museums in North Holland offer free admission?
5 museums are free to visit – for example Zaanse Schans, Hollandsche Schouwburg, Corrie ten Boomhuis, and Grote Kerk Alkmaar.
Which museums in North Holland are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 33 are open, such as Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and Anne Frank Huis.
Which museums in North Holland are wheelchair accessible?
23 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, and Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in North Holland?
A regular adult ticket costs €17 at the median, with prices ranging from €5.50 to €25. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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