The Art Alliance museums
A masterpiece that leaves you speechless. A building that makes an impression even before you step inside. Art in the middle of the woods, by the sea or in the heart of a historical town. In the Netherlands, art and culture are everywhere and close at hand. With the 16 outstanding and surprising museums across the Netherlands listed below, the Art Alliance showcases what our country has to offer. Because wherever you are in the Netherlands, there’s always a museum to suit your interests and your travel style.
Dutch Masters or modern
Let yourself be moved by old and new perspectives
Rijksmuseum
More than 800,000 works of art tell the story of the Netherlands.
Mauritshuis
Find yourself face to face with 17th-century masterpieces such as Girl with a Pearl Earring and The Goldfinch.
Frans Hals Museum
Discover the secret behind the fluid and lively portraits of Frans Hals, a 17th-century innovator.
Centraal Museum
From the Rietveld chair to Miffy: discover how design and innovation have shaped Utrecht for generations.
Depot Boijmans van Beuningen
From surrealists to design icons: discover a collection full of unexpected connections.
Museum Arnhem
Fresh perspectives from contemporary artists and a wide-ranging collection of modern art and realism.
Kunsthal Rotterdam
A dynamic place where art, photography, design, and pop culture constantly alternate.
Heritage and stories
Experience history beneath your feet
Fries Museum & Princessehof Ceramics Museum
Contemporary design and world-famous ceramics tell stories of the past, present and future.
Westfries Museum
Discover all about the time when the world came to Hoorn – a prosperous city brimming with adventure, trade and encounters.
Stedelijk Museum Breda
From the royal heritage of Nassau to contemporary visual culture: expect the unexpected.
Kröller-Müller Museum
A unique combination of world-class art, nature experiences and a sculpture garden in De Hoge Veluwe National Park.
Limburgs Museum
Get to know the people of Limburg, their stories, traditions and archaeological treasures.
Surprising collections
Quirky: encountering new things at every turn
Singer Laren
A museum, theatre and sculpture garden in a place that has been an inspiration for generations of artists.
Dordrechts Museum
What stories do the silent witnesses of bygone times have to tell? Be amazed by six centuries of art.
Drents Museum
Embark on a journey around the world, from prehistoric finds to internationally acclaimed exhibitions.
Museum Beelden aan Zee
Enjoy modern sculptures half-hidden amongst the dunes whilst taking in views of the sea and the dunes.