Dordrecht Museum
1,143 Views
The Dordrecht Museum is one of the most important fine art museums in Holland, housing an impressive collection of Dutch paintings dating from the 17th century until now.
- Discover beautiful historical paintings from the Dutch Golden Age and beyond
- Marvel at artworks from big names such as Bol, Cuyp, Breitner, Mesdag, Van Gogh and Schouman
- Admire exquisite 17th,18th and 19th century paintings, decorative portraits and atmospheric landscapes
The Golden Age and beyond
Founded in 1842 by art lovers and collectors, the museum is located in the heart of Dordrecht, a charming city filled with Golden Age charm and historical houses. This understated museum is filled to the brim with fine art paintings from famous Dutch painters such as Aelbert Cuyp, George Hendrik Breitner, Vincent Van Gogh, Hendrik Willem Mesdag, Jan Toorop and Karel Appel.
The masters of Dutch painting
Highlights include artworks from the Dordrecht Masters who came from the school of Rembrandt van Rijn. Ferdinand Bol, Nicolaes Maes and Arent de Gelder learned from the great master in Amsterdam and were inspired by his etchings, bringing the tradition back to Dordrecht where his influence grew and remained popular for a long time. Also not to be missed are the atmospheric landscapes and cityscapes of Dordrecht, documenting its rich history as a trading city, and Aert Schouman’s decorative portraits, illustrating the post-Golden Age trend of French Classicism.
Continue your historical journey
After immersing yourself in beautiful fine art, why not continue your journey through history with a visit to nearby Huis Van Gijn? The preserved 18th and 19th century interiors of the house-turned-museum gives a peek into upper class living during that time, and showcases a splendid collection of arts and crafts, historical prints, and a delightful toy collection in the attic.
The Dutch Golden Age
The Dutch Golden Age (17th century) was a period of tremendous wealth for the Dutch Republic.
Read moreFind out what's nearby
More in this region
-
![The windmills of Kinderdijk]( "The windmills of Kinderdijk")
Discover the nineteen splendid windmills that have been declared UNESCO world heritage.
Read more -
![Gouda cheese market]( "Gouda cheese market")
-
![National Park De Biesbosch]( "National Park De Biesbosch")
-
![The Windmills of Schiedam]( "The Windmills of Schiedam")
-
![Cheese Valley: Gouda and beyond]( "Cheese Valley: Gouda and beyond")
Cheese Valley: Gouda and beyond
Ripen your knowledge of Dutch food by enjoying a slice of Cheese Valley’s history and attractions.
Read more -
![Oudewater Witches Weighhouse]( "Oudewater Witches Weighhouse")
Visit the Witches Weighhouse and discover the witch in your family!
Read more -
![Cycling past new Biesbosch nature]( "Cycling past new Biesbosch nature")
Cycling past new Biesbosch nature
Take a wonderful cycling trip through old polders or past new nature reserves.
Read more -
![Sailing through UNESCO World Heritage Site Kinderdijk]( "Sailing through UNESCO World Heritage Site Kinderdijk")
Sailing through UNESCO World Heritage Site Kinderdijk
Sail past the nineteen world-famous windmills in a quintessentially Dutch polder landscape.
Read more -
![Cycling Route Eiland van Dordrecht]( "Cycling Route Eiland van Dordrecht")
Cycling Route Eiland van Dordrecht
This cycling route (30 km) leads through Dordrecht’s centre, the peaceful polders and De Biesbosch.
Read more -
![Gastronomic Dordrecht]( "Gastronomic Dordrecht")
Fresh fish from the rivers around the city has been a part of Dordrecht’s menus for centuries.
Read more -
![Dordrecht: cradle of the Golden Age]( "Dordrecht: cradle of the Golden Age")
Dordrecht: cradle of the Golden Age
Take a stroll through Golden Age Dordrecht and discover a city which shaped Dutch history.
Read more -
![Water-rich Dordrecht]( "Water-rich Dordrecht")
Take a boating trip through the old harbours, spend a night in a water tower and cycle along Biesbosch creeks.
Read more -
![Thermen Holiday]( "Thermen Holiday")
-
![Hoeksche Waard]( "Hoeksche Waard")
Very close to Rotterdam you can still find a National Landscape with only panoramic views and beautiful silence.
Read more
Do you like this theme? You might also like:
-
![Hoorn & Enkhuizen in the Golden Age]( "Hoorn & Enkhuizen in the Golden Age")
Hoorn & Enkhuizen in the Golden Age
Return to 17th-century Hoorn and Enkhuizen. Relive this prosperous era in Holland’s history.
Read more -
![Dordrecht: cradle of the Golden Age]( "Dordrecht: cradle of the Golden Age")
Dordrecht: cradle of the Golden Age
Take a stroll through Golden Age Dordrecht and discover a city which shaped Dutch history.
Read more -
![Amsterdam: capital of the Golden Age]( "Amsterdam: capital of the Golden Age")
Amsterdam: capital of the Golden Age
Explore the Golden Age in Amsterdam, when world trade, incredible wealth and famous art converged.
Read more -
![Rembrandt’s Leiden]( "Rembrandt’s Leiden")
Discover Golden Age Leiden, an era of trade, science, tolerance and world-changing art.
Read more -
![Middelburg in the Dutch Golden Age]( "Middelburg in the Dutch Golden Age")
Middelburg in the Dutch Golden Age
Travel back to the Dutch Golden Age in Middelburg and explore its rich trading history.
Read more -
![Frans Hals’ Golden Age Haarlem]( "Frans Hals’ Golden Age Haarlem")
Frans Hals’ Golden Age Haarlem
Step back into the Golden Age and discover the art and people that shaped Haarlem 400 years ago.
Read more -
![Golden Age The Hague: art & power]( "Golden Age The Hague: art & power")
Golden Age The Hague: art & power
Meet the ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ and see the palaces on a tour of Golden Age The Hague.
Read more -
![Vermeer’s Delft in the Golden Age]( "Vermeer’s Delft in the Golden Age")
Vermeer’s Delft in the Golden Age
Discover Delft, home of Vermeer and William of Orange, of Delft Blue pottery, and Golden Age art.
Read more -
![SieboldHuis]( "SieboldHuis")
The SieboldHuis in Leiden revolves around the special relationship between Japan and Holland.
Read more -
![The National Maritime Museum]( "The National Maritime Museum")
-
![Middelburg]( "Middelburg")
-
![Frans Hals Museum]( "Frans Hals Museum")
-
![Johannes Vermeer]( "Johannes Vermeer")
-
![Mauritshuis]( "Mauritshuis")
Admire the works of the most important Dutch and Flemish masters in The Hague.
Read more -
![Canals of Amsterdam]( "Canals of Amsterdam")
-
![The Royal Palace]( "The Royal Palace")
-
![The Rembrandt House Museum]( "The Rembrandt House Museum")
