Photo: R.neerhof, CC BY-SA 4.0Nationaal Onderduikmuseum
Museum about hiding, resistance and daily life near the German border during the Second World War.
Tue–Sat 10:00–17:00; Sun 13:00–17:00✓ Museumcard
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Photo: R.neerhof, CC BY-SA 4.0Museum about hiding, resistance and daily life near the German border during the Second World War.
Tue–Sat 10:00–17:00; Sun 13:00–17:00
Photo: Arch at Dutch Wikipedia, Public domainRegional industrial heritage museum in Aalten in the Achterhoek.
Limited openingTraditional farmhouse museum illustrating life in the Achterhoek.
Wed 13:30–17:00 (Jul–Aug); otherwise by appointment (min. 10 people)deneeth.nl/museumMuseum dedicated to writer A.C.W. Staring and the Achterhoek landscape.
Tue–Sun 11:00–17:00 (Apr–Oct); Fri–Sun 11:00–17:00 (Nov–Mar)
Photo: Ninane, CC BY-SA 3.0Impressive medieval castle with exhibitions and archaeological finds.
Tue–Sun 11:00–17:00 (Apr–Oct)
Photo: Dutchieb, CC BY-SA 4.0Museum for modern art, jewellery, paper art and Apeldoorn’s cultural history.
Tue–Fri 10:00–17:30, Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 11:00–17:00
Photo: Roger Veringmeier, CC BY 4.0Former royal palace with historic interiors, stables, gardens and exhibitions about the Dutch royal family.
Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00 (also Mondays in school holidays)
Photo: HermanvdWal, CC BY-SA 3.0 nlHistoric royal estate near Paleis Het Loo, open during selected periods.
Park open 1 Apr–28 May (2026 season)kroondomeinhetloo.nl/openingstijdenPublic art route and collection spread through Apeldoorn’s streets and spaces.
Daily 24/7 (outdoor, art in public space)museumvoorkor.nl
Photo: Paul Hermans, CC BY-SA 4.0Temporarily closed. Reopening is expected in mid-March.
Compact Airborne Museum location telling the story of the battle for Arnhem Bridge.
Daily 10:00–17:00
Photo: Basvb, CC BY-SA 3.0Art museum with modern and contemporary art, realism, jewellery and design.
Tue–Sun 11:00–17:00
Photo: Arnhemcity12, CC BY-SA 4.0Large open-air museum showing daily life, buildings, crafts and traditions from across the Netherlands.
Daily 10:00–17:00 (until 25 Oct); 26 Oct–4 Dec daily 11:00–16:00
Photo: Wouter Hagens, CC BY-SA 4.0Medieval cellar complex beneath Arnhem with exhibitions and guided tours.
Guided tours only (walk-in tours e.g. Wed, Fri, Sat 14:00–15:15, booking via site); closed 17–25 Oct 2026wandeleninarnhem.nl/nl/wandeling/historische-kelders-e-o
Photo: Yvonne Renckens, CC BY-SA 4.0Military colonial museum on the Bronbeek royal estate in Arnhem, telling the story of the Dutch East Indies and its veterans.
Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00bronbeek.nl
Photo: Ciell, CC BY 2.5Interactive museum in Arnhem about every aspect of fresh water, from drinking water to water management.
Tue–Fri 12:00–17:00; Sat–Sun 10:00–17:00www.watermuseum.nl
Photo: Hjvannes, CC BY-SA 3.0Wine museum in historic cellars exploring wine production, trade and tasting culture.
Sat 12:00–17:00 (reservation by email)robbersenvandenhoogen.nl/wijnmuseum
Photo: Mtmlan84, CC0Cultural and heritage centre with exhibitions about Arnhem’s history and identity.
Mon 13:00–17:00, Tue–Sat 11:00–17:00rozet.nl/erfgoedcentrum/bezoeken
Photo: Pimvantend, CC BY-SA 4.0Small transport museum dedicated to Arnhem’s distinctive trolleybus system.
Thu 13:00–17:00trolley-busmuseum.nl
Photo: Ciell, CC BY 2.5Private museum displaying authentic Second World War vehicles, uniforms and equipment.
Wed–Sun 10:00–17:00 (also Tue in school holidays)arnhemsoorlogsmuseum.com
Photo: M.Minderhoud, CC BY-SA 3.0Museum covering archaeology, regional history and the Veluwe landscape.
Tue–Fri 11:00–17:00, Sat 13:00–17:00Museum dedicated to chickens, poultry farming and egg production.
Tue–Sat 10:00–17:00Farm museum preserving Achterhoek agricultural life and traditions.
Seasonaldenbranderhorst.nlRegional museum covering archaeology, rivers and village life between the Maas and Waal.
Wed, Fri–Sun 13:30–17:00
Photo: RomeinenNU, CC BY 4.0Heritage collection illustrating the history of the Land van Maas en Waal.
Wed, Fri–Sun 13:30–17:00
Photo: Ymnes, CC0Museum of mechanical music, historic audio and everyday life in earlier times.
Tue–Sat 14:00–17:00
Photo: Rokus Cornelis, CC BY 3.0Not yet reopened. No reopening date has been given.
Museum of African cultures and world heritage.
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Photo: Michielverbeek, CC BY 4.0Closed for the low season. Reopening will be announced around April 2027.
Museum with minerals, crystals, fossils and gemstones from around the world.
Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00Historic farmhouse museum and estate with regional exhibitions.
Daily 11:00–17:00 (15 Apr–31 Oct)Fire brigade museum with historic fire engines, pumps and firefighting equipment.
Tue–Sat 10:00–16:00, Sun 14:00–16:00 (Apr–Nov); Tue–Fri 10:00–16:00, Sat–Sun 14:00–16:00 (Feb–Mar)brandweermuseumborculo.nl
Photo: Hay Kranen, CC BY 4.0Museum in the historic town of Buren, since 1988, about the town's centuries-old ties with the House of Orange.
Tue, Wed, Sat 10:30–16:30; Thu 13:00–16:30 (Apr–Oct)museumburenenoranje.nl
Photo: Ben Bender, CC BY-SA 3.0Museum in a former orphanage telling the story of Culemborg and its people.
Wed–Sun 12:00–17:00
Photo: Steven Lek, CC BY-SA 4.0Aviation museum focusing on the former military airfield.
Wed, Sat–Sun 11:00–17:00museumdeelen.nl
Photo: Ziko-C, CC BY-SA 3.0Small museum about life on the Dutch-German border.
Tue–Sat 13:00–16:30 (Sep–Oct, Apr), 10:30–16:30 (May–Aug); Sun 13:30–16:30 (May–Sep); closed Nov–Margrenslandmuseum.nl
Photo: Roger Veringmeier, CC BY-SA 4.0Historic mustard factory and museum about traditional mustard making.
Tue–Sat 11:00–16:00
Photo: Klaas Brouwer, CC BY-SA 4.0Specialist museum dedicated to René Lalique, glass, jewellery and Art Nouveau design.
Tue–Sun 11:00–17:00Small wartime museum focused on the Second World War in and around Doesburg.
By appointmentfacebook.com/demauritsdoesburg
Photo: Otter, CC BY-SA 4.0Local history museum about Doesburg’s Hanseatic past and town life.
Tue–Fri 11:00–17:00; Sat–Sun 13:00–17:00deroodetooren.nl
Photo: Pieter Delicaat, CC BY-SA 4.0Museum about the history of Doetinchem and the surrounding Achterhoek.
Tue–Sat 10:00–16:00, Sun 11:00–15:00
Photo: Otter, CC BY-SA 4.0Small museum combining public transport history with toys and nostalgic collections.
Tue–Sun 12:00–16:00 (Oct–Mar); Tue–Sun 11:00–16:30 (Apr–Sep)ovspeelgoedmuseum.nl
Photo: Take Mirrenberg, CC BY-SA 4.0Restored nineteenth-century fort forming part of the Dutch Waterline.
Tue–Sun 11:00–17:00
Photo: Hikerbiker, CC BY-SA 4.0One of the largest castles in the Netherlands with medieval halls and towers.
Sat–Sun 11:00–16:30 (Oct–May)
Photo: Henk Monster, CC BY 3.0Medieval castle with interiors, regional history and hunting and forestry collections.
Tue–Sun 11:00–17:00
Photo: Agnes Monkelbaan, CC BY-SA 4.0Left Kasteel Doorwerth on 1 June 2026 and is looking for a new location. No reopening date yet.
Museum of fine art housed in Kasteel Doorwerth on the southern Veluwe.
Tue-Sun 11:00-17:00www.museumveluwezoom.nl
Photo: Rasbak, CC BY-SA 3.0Local museum about the history of Ede, the Veluwe and its communities.
Mon–Fri 09:00–20:00, Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 12:00–17:00 (exhibition at Cultura)Small museum about the former ENKA factory and Ede’s industrial history.
Limited openingenkamuseum.nlMilitary heritage centre focused on Ede’s barracks, soldiers and wartime history.
Wed afternoon; 2nd and last Sat of month 13:00–16:00platformmhe.nl/museum.php
Photo: Illya Kolbeek, CC BY-SA 4.0Regional museum about Eibergen, archaeology, local history and the poet Willem Sluiter.
Tue–Sat 13:00–17:00 (and by appointment)
Photo: H.jalving, CC BY-SA 3.0 nlMuseum telling the story of the fortified Hanseatic town of Elburg.
Tue–Sat 10:00–17:00 (1 May–12 Sep); other dates 11:00–17:00; 1st Sun of month 13:00–17:00
Photo: Arch, Public domainMuseum dedicated to church organs, organ building and music history.
Tue–Sat 11:00–17:00
Photo: Gouwenaar, CC0Historic synagogue and museum preserving the Jewish history of Elburg.
Tue–Sat 11:00–17:00Museum and historic fishing boats celebrating Zuiderzee maritime heritage.
Wed & Sat 13:00–16:00 (25 Apr–12 Sep 2026)botterselburg.nlFarm museum preserving the agricultural heritage of the Veluwe.
Tue–Thu & Sat 11:00–16:00 (Apr–Jun, Sep–14 Nov); Tue–Sat 11:00–17:00, Sun 12:00–16:00 (Jul–Aug)
Photo: Erfgoed Gelderland, CC BY 4.0Archaeological and local history museum covering the Ermelosche Heide and Roman period.
Tue–Sat 10:30–16:30
Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author, CC BY-SA 4.0Farm museum with historic buildings, crafts and demonstrations.
Wed–Sun 10:00–19:30
Photo: Bic, CC BY-SA 4.0The largest museum in the Netherlands devoted to modern Dutch realism.
Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00Museum exploring the brewing history of Groenlo and Grolsch origins.
By appointment (groups of 8+)langegang.nl
Photo: Pimvantend, CC BY-SA 4.0Museum exploring the Eighty Years' War and the Siege of Grolle.
Tue–Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 13:00–17:00nmto.nl
Photo: Pompidom, CC BY-SA 3.0Historic steam-powered sawmill preserving industrial woodworking heritage.
Selected open days 10:00–16:00 (May–Oct; 2026 dates to 3 Oct)stoomzagerij.nl
Photo: G.Lanting, CC BY 4.0Museum telling the story of liberation in the Netherlands during the Second World War.
Mon–Sat 10:00–17:00; Sun 12:00–17:00
Photo: G.Lanting, CC BY 4.0Modern museum exploring freedom, democracy and the events of 1944–1945.
Mon–Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun & holidays 12:00–17:00
Photo: Paul van Galen, CC BY-SA 4.0Museum exploring Harderwijk's Hanseatic, maritime and university history.
Tue–Sun 10:30–17:00
Photo: Evert100, CC BY-SA 4.0Museum dedicated to the humorous and detailed paintings of Marius van Dokkum.
Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00mariusvandokkummuseum.nlSmall museum about eel fishing and Harderwijk's fishing heritage.
Tue–Sat 10:00–18:00palingmuseum.nl
Photo: Friesburg, CC BY-SA 3.0 nlHistoric city gate with exhibitions about the town's defensive history.
Wed & Fri afternoons, Sat–Sun (May–Aug); closed Sep–Aprherderewich.nl/monument/de-vischpoort
Photo: Zeeuw van der Laan, CC BY-SA 4.0Museum dedicated to the life and illustrations of Anton Pieck.
Tue–Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 13:00–17:00 (Mon 13:00–17:00 in school holidays)
Photo: Arch, Public domainWorking bakery museum with demonstrations and historic baking traditions.
Tue–Fri 11:00–16:00, Sat 10:00–16:00 (reservation required)Additional exhibition building connected with the bakery museum.
Tue–Fri 11:00–16:00, Sat 10:00–16:00 (reservation required)
Photo: Ymblanter, CC BY-SA 4.0Museum combining local history with works by Jan Voerman and Dutch artists.
Tue–Sat 11:00–17:00, Sun 13:00–17:00
Photo: Ziko, CC BY-SA 3.0Open-air museum exploring Judaism, Christianity and Islam through reconstructed villages.
Tue–Sun 11:00–17:00
Photo: Havang(nl), CC0Well-preserved medieval castle with furnished interiors and family activities.
Wed, Thu, Sat & Sun 13:00–17:00 (Apr–Oct)Historic farmhouse preserving farming traditions in the Betuwe.
Sun 11:00–16:00 (Oct); Sat 10:30–16:00 (Apr–Sep, plus Wed 13:00–16:00 Jul–Aug); Nov–Mar by appointmentmuseumboerderijdentip.nl
Photo: M. ten Böhmer, CC BY-SA 3.0War museum in Heteren about the fierce fighting on 'The Island' between the Rhine and Waal in 1944-1945.
Wed–Sun 13:30–17:00 (Mar–Oct); groups >10 by appointmentbetuwsoorlogsmuseum.nl
Photo: Electionworld, CC BY-SA 4.0Town museum in Huissen devoted to the local heritage of this former Cleves border town.
Tue–Sun 13:00–16:30huessen.nl/index.php/museum
Photo: Nationaal Archief, CC0Open-air farm museum showing Achterhoek rural life, crafts and traditional buildings.
Tue–Sun 10:00–20:00ervekots.nl
Photo: F.J. Uphaus (schilder), Public domainLocal museum with archaeological finds, art and the history of Lunteren.
Tue–Thu 13:30–16:30, Fri–Sat 10:30–16:30museumlunteren.nl
Photo: Steven van der Wal, CC BY-SA 3.0 nlMuseum presenting the history of the town of Nijkerk.
Tue–Fri 13:30–16:30, Sat 13:00–16:00www.museumnijkerk.nl
Photo: Stichting De Bastei, CC BY-SA 4.0Museum exploring the nature and cultural history of the Waal River and Nijmegen.
Daily 10:00–17:00
Photo: A. J. van der Wal, CC BY-SA 4.0Museum of archaeology, Roman history and modern art overlooking the Waal.
Tue–Sun 11:00–17:00
Photo: Otter, CC BY-SA 4.0The Netherlands' national bicycle museum with an extensive historic collection.
Daily 12:00–17:00
Photo: Havang(nl), CC0Small museum and heritage centre dedicated to Nijmegen's rich history.
Tue 14:00–17:00, Wed–Sat 11:00–17:00, Sun 13:00–17:00huisvandenijmeegsegeschiedenis.nlMuseum and information centre about Nijmegen during the Second World War.
Mon–Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 12:00–17:00infocentrumwo2.nl
Photo: Roger Veringmeier, CC BY-SA 4.0Historic church with exhibitions about the city's religious and architectural history.
Daily 10:00–17:00 (some exceptions)stevenskerk.nl
Photo: Elske Nissen, CC BY 4.0Interactive museum where visitors experience life with visual impairment.
Tue–Sun 09:30–17:00; Mon 12:00–17:00muZIEum.nl
Photo: G.Lanting, CC BY 4.0Art museum devoted to painters inspired by the Veluwe landscape.
Tue–Sat 11:00–17:00, Sun 13:00–17:00
Photo: HenkvD, CC BY-SA 4.0Historic farmhouse museum preserving rural Veluwe life.
Mon–Sat 10:00–17:00 (Apr–Oct); Wed 12:00–16:00 (Mar, Nov, Dec, Feb after spring break); Mon–Sat 12:00–16:00 in Christmas and spring school holidays; closed Janboerderijmuseum.nlRegional museum covering village history, agriculture and archaeology.
Wed–Fri 13:00–17:00, Sat 11:00–17:00 (Apr–Oct); Sat 13:00–17:00 (Nov–Mar); closed Decstreekmuseumbaronvanbrakell.nl
Photo: Airborne Museum 'Hartenstein', CC BY-SA 3.0Museum in the former British headquarters telling the story of Operation Market Garden.
Daily 10:00–17:00
Photo: JanB46, CC BY-SA 3.0Historic church with strong links to the Battle of Arnhem and local remembrance.
Wed, Thu, Sun 13:00–16:00 (May–Sep); guided tours by appointment year-roundoudekerkoosterbeek.nl
Photo: Gerardus, Public domainWorld-class art museum with a major Van Gogh collection and a large sculpture garden.
Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00
Photo: Rasbak, CC BY-SA 3.0Specialist museum dedicated to Dutch wall tiles, ceramic decoration and tile history.
Tue–Sun 13:00–17:00
Photo: Hendrik Petrus Berlage, Public domainBerlage-designed hunting lodge in De Hoge Veluwe with preserved interiors.
Guided tours only (book online)hogeveluwe.nl
Photo: Henk Monster, CC BY 3.0Underground museum in De Hoge Veluwe exploring nature, geology and life beneath the ground.
Daily 09:30–17:30hogeveluwe.nl
Photo: Johan Bakker, CC BY-SA 4.0Famous castle and fortress linked with Hugo de Groot and the Dutch Waterline.
Daily 10:00–17:00Historic farmhouse illustrating traditional farming on the Veluwe.
Wed–Sat 10:30–15:00mariahoeveputten.nl
Photo: Willem Adrianus Korpershoek, CC BY-SA 4.0Preserved pumping station with exhibits on Dutch water management.
Draaidagen 10:00–16:00 (approx. 12 days/year, Apr–Oct); Wed mornings (Mar–Oct)putterstoomgemaal.nlClosed while a new exhibition space is set up. No opening date has been given.
Museum about the history of Dutch papermaking and paper production.
Limited openingpapiergeschiedenis.nl
Photo: Mo, CC BY-SA 2.5Elegant country house with famous 'bedriegertjes' fountains and historic interiors.
Tue–Sun: castle tours Tue–Sat 11:30/13:00/14:00/15:30, Sun 11:00; self-guided Sun 12:30–16:00; park Tue–Sun 11:00–17:00Photo: Bic, CC BY-SA 4.0Castle museum featuring works by Carel Willink and fashion by Fong-Leng.
Tue–Sun 11:00–17:00
Photo: Marion Golsteijn, CC BY-SA 3.0Large museum of traditional trades, workshops and nostalgic toys.
Tue–Sat 10:00–17:00
Photo: Roger Veringmeier, CC BY 3.0Museum celebrating Flipje and the fruit-growing history of the Betuwe.
Tue–Fri 13:00–17:00, Sat–Sun 13:00–16:30 (Apr–Oct); from Nov: Tue–Fri 13:30–17:00, Sat–Sun 13:30–16:30
Photo: Van Ysendoorn, Public domainElegant castle with furnished interiors and landscaped gardens.
Tue–Sun 11:00–16:00 (Apr–Oct; until 17:00 in school holidays)
Photo: WeeJeeVee, CC BY-SA 4.0Geological museum in Velp with minerals, fossils and the story of the earth beneath Gelderland.
Tue–Sun 12:00–17:00geologischmuseum.nlMuseum in the village of Vorchten with an extensive collection on the history of puppetry and puppet theatre.
Limited opening (by appointment)www.poppenspelmuseum.nl
Photo: Hay Kranen, CC BY 4.0Sculpture museum devoted to the human figure in contemporary art.
Thu–Sun 11:00–17:00
Photo: Hjvannes, CC BY-SA 3.0City museum telling the story of Wageningen through archaeology and local history.
Wed–Sun 11:00–17:00Private museum in Warnsveld devoted to traditional costume and antique toys.
Most afternoons from 13:30 (Mar–Oct); by appointment (Nov–Feb)museumdeopkamer.nl
Photo: Ziko, CC BY-SA 4.0Castle museum telling the story of Wijchen through archaeology and regional history.
Tue–Sun 10:00–17:00
Photo: Spoorjan, CC BY-SA 3.0Narrow-gauge railway museum founded in 1984, with working locomotives and rolling stock.
Wed & Sat 11:00–16:00 (in season)www.smalspoor.nl
Photo: Pimvantend, CC BY-SA 4.0Railway museum celebrating the history of rail transport in the eastern Netherlands.
Sat–Sun (summer season; see opening-days page)
Photo: Bert Nijman, CC BY-SA 4.0Museum in Piet Mondriaan's childhood home exploring his early life and work.
Tue–Sun 11:00–17:00The church has been closed since October 2025 for a major renovation. No reopening date has been given.
Historic church with exhibitions about local religious history.
Limited openingjacobskerkwinterswijk.nl
Photo: Ziko van Dijk, CC BY-SA 4.0Regional museum in a former textile factory, showing the collection of the Winterswijk museum society on the town's history.
Tue–Fri 13:00–17:00; Sat 11:00–17:00museumfabriekwinterswijk.nlPhoto: Pimvantend, CC BY-SA 4.0Working restoration workshops connected with the railway museum.
Sat–Sun 11:00–17:00 (2 May–31 Oct); also Wed 13:00–17:00 (Jul–Aug)transitoost.nl
Photo: Arch, Public domainMuseum combining the history of Zaltbommel with the work of Fiep Westendorp.
Tue–Sun 13:00–17:00
Photo: Pimvantend, CC BY-SA 4.0Farm museum and heritage centre about rural life in the Achterhoek.
Tue–Sun 13:30–17:00 (Apr–Oct); Sun 13:30–17:00 (Nov–Mar)museumsmedekinck.nlMuseum of Dutch figurative art from the twentieth century onwards.
Tue–Sun 11:00–17:00
Photo: anonymous, Public domainMuseum of archaeology, silver, civic history and regional heritage.
Tue–Sun 11:00–17:00Museum telling the story of one of the Netherlands' oldest cities.
Tue–Sun 11:00–17:00
Photo: Kalkhoven, CC BY-SA 4.0Historic house and contemporary art centre with changing exhibitions.
Thu–Sun 11:00–17:00 (also Wed in Jul–Aug)datbolwerck.nl
Photo: Arch, Public domainMedieval castle with historic interiors, art collections and manuscripts.
Tue–Sun 11:00–16:00 (Sep–Oct; different hours Nov–Dec)Try a different spelling, or clear the filters to browse them all again.
Gelderland has 120 museums across 62 towns, and two of the most visited in the country.
The Kröller-Müller Museum sits in the middle of the Hoge Veluwe National Park at Otterlo, holds the second largest Van Gogh collection in the world, and has a sculpture garden of twenty-five hectares behind it. You reach it by white bicycle across the heath, which is part of the experience rather than an inconvenience.
Twenty minutes away, the Nederlands Openluchtmuseum in Arnhem rebuilds the whole country in 44 hectares. Sixty-four of the 120 accept the Museumcard, and ten open every day.
The Kröller-Müller sits inside the Hoge Veluwe National Park, so you pay to enter the park as well as the museum, and the free white bicycles are the normal way to cross it. The Openluchtmuseum is largely outdoors and its full programme is seasonal. Both reward a dry day.
We build private days across this province around the museums you actually want to see, with driving, tickets and timing arranged so the day works rather than sprawls. Two of our private day trips are built around this province: the private Palace Het Loo tour in Apeldoorn and the Operation Market Garden tour to Arnhem and Oosterbeek.
Plan your tour, or see all our private tours.
This page is part of our complete guide to museums in the Netherlands, covering all 1,002 of them.