Museums nearby

Visit the National Braiding Museum in Noordwolde, the weaving village of the Netherlands. Discover the history of basket weaving and famous rattan chairs, experience the authentic atmosphere, and try weaving yourself. This year the museum celebrates its 25th anniversary, with a special replica of Princess Beatrix’s cradle.

Step back 200 years in time and discover the story of Johannes van den Bosch and the first settlers of the Free Colonies of Benevolence. Experience this unique history through a multimedia time journey for young and old. From the museum, visit a replica colony house, the former school, church and the tram depot.

Experience the sea at Miramar Sea Museum in Vledder. Discover a unique collection of shells, sea creatures, and natural history treasures gathered by founder Jeanne Warners during her travels around the world. Kids can get creative in the Sea Lab or explore the whale trail and beachcomber path in the museum garden. 

Step inside Villa Rams Woerthe in Steenwijk, one of the beautiful historic houses of Hendrick de Keyser Monuments. This iconic Art Nouveau villa from 1900 features richly decorated interiors and stunning stained glass. Explore the house freely and enjoy a walk through the surrounding park with its elegant tea pavilion.

Visit Museum Belvédère in the beautiful Oranjewoud, the first museum for modern and contemporary art in Friesland. Here you can discover a collection of artworks by important Frisian painters. For outdoor enthusiasts, enjoy a guided tour of the historic Oranjewoud Estate, the former country residence of the House of Orange-Nassau, or wander through nature in the Museum Park.

Discover crime and punishment at the National Prison Museum in Veenhuizen. Learn more about the history of Veenhuizen, from an unfree colony of the Society of Benevolence to a prison village, and explore the national history of imprisonment. Experience what it’s like to be in a prison cell or take a ride on the Prison Bus through the beautiful surroundings.

Visit Museum Joure, a surprising makers’ museum at the birthplace of Douwe Egberts. Taste the beginnings of this world-famous coffee brand in De Witte Os, the oldest DE shop. Also discover Frisian clocks in the authentic clockmaker’s workshop, the former metalware factory, and the historic print shop. Children explore the museum with the Young Makers Trail, featuring new challenges each season. During the spring and autumn holidays, you can create something special in the Make Factory.

Visit the Drents Museum in Assen, where the exhibition Microcosmos – The World in a Wunderkammer is on view, a unique mix of art and curiosities. Or go mammoth hunting in Labyrinthia, admire the paintings of Vincent van Gogh, or paddle a canoe through a prehistoric landscape. Also visit Drents Museum De Buitenplaats in Eelde, part of the Drents Museum since 2024.

Learn everything about Friesland and the Frisians at the Fries Museum in Leeuwarden. Be inspired by the most beautiful artworks by Frisian masters such as Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema and Gerrit Benner and one of the most important portrait painters of the 17th century: Wybrand de Geest. Or be swept away by the exciting stories of Grutte Pier, Mata Hari, and the Vikings or visit the Frisian Resistance Museum.