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The museum of Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh

This iconic museum in the heart of Amsterdam is a must-visit for any culture lover. The Rijksmuseum houses more than 8,000 works of art from Dutch and European history, including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Van Gogh.

So much fine art in one place. Spent all day there and still didn't see it all! Really impressive and definitely a must visit in amsterdam.

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Downtown Amsterdam

You’ll find the Rijksmuseum on the Museumplein in downtown Amsterdam. Close to the city’s historic canals and shops and just 20 minutes’ walk from the Anne Frank house. Mix city buzz with chill time at the Rijks.

Familiar faces

What makes the Rijksmuseum one of the world’s most famous museums is the fame of the masterpieces in its collection. Like The Milkmaid by Vermeer, Self-portrait by Van Gogh, The Merry Family by Jan Steen and Rembrandt’s Night Watch. But so many other pieces in the collection could take you by surprise and capture your imagination. Like Breitner’s Girl in a White Kimono and the Asian Pavilion. No matter how old you are, or where you’re from, you’ll discover something new at the Rijksmuseum.

Absolutely beautiful. The art, the grounds and the audio tour are wonderful. If you're in Amsterdam, don't miss this

There’s something for everyone at the Rijksmuseum. From guided tours to family games, workshops and theatre programmes. If you’re visiting for the first time, how about taking The best of the Rijksmuseum tour? During school holidays, we arrange special activities for young people, like an Escape Game.

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• The Gallery of Honour with masterpieces by Vermeer and Rembrandt, Frans Hals, Jan Steen.
• The Milkmaid and the Night Watch
• The collection of doll’s houses, model ships and armoury
• The Cuypers Library, the oldest and biggest collection of art history books in the Netherlands.

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The Threatened Swan, Jan Asselijn, c. 1650

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Museums to visit in the Netherlands

Although there may be a shortage of hills in the Netherlands, there is one thing you will find in abundance here – museums. In fact, there are over 600 museums to explore. So, if you are planning a trip here, make sure to schedule time to visit a few. They range from famous art galleries and history museums to smaller, local exhibitions outside the major cities. Whether you are travelling alone, with friends or with family, there really is something for everyone.

• See world-famous artworks first-hand.
• Be amazed by Dutch scientific innovations.
• Learn more about the Netherlands’ diverse history.

Uncover Dutch history

Journey back in time in one of the country’s many history museums. Uncover how the past has shaped the Netherlands into what it is today – from everyday life to historical eras such as the Dutch Era , and monumental events such as the Second World War. Experience how life really was for the average Dutch person from the 1800s to the 1900s at the Dutch Open Air Museum . Take a peek inside reconstructed buildings and talk to locals about daily activities such as cooking and crafts. Similarly, the Zuiderzee Museum in Enkhuizen gives an impression of the past lives of people from that area. You’ll find a complete village with more than 140 buildings.

Beautiful Museum van Loon , a private residence built in 1672, offers a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy in the Golden Age. And the Our Lord in the Attic museum in Amsterdam is a fascinating monument hidden in the attic of a 17th-century canal house: a clandestine church from the time of the Protestant Reformation, when catholic church services were banned.

Dutch history is inextricably intertwined with seafaring and trade, and Amsterdam’s National Maritime Museum presents 500 years of Dutch maritime history. Furthermore, a dive into the Netherlands’ past is not complete without learning about the country’s experience of the Second World War, German occupation, persecution of Jews and other groups, and the resistance. Make sure to add the following to your travel agenda: the Freedom Museum (Groesbeek), the Dutch Resistance Museum (Amsterdam), the Overloon War Museum (Overloon) and the Airborne Museum Hartenstein (Oosterbeek).

Museums collect, preserve, research, interpret and present an enormous cultural capital that belongs to all of us.

Experience iconic artworks

Dutch art and artists are known the world over. Home to Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh, Mondrian and many others, the Netherlands is often recognized as a ‘land of painters’. From the Old Masters of the Dutch Era (also known as the Dutch Golden Age) to modern icons and contemporary art installations, there is so much to see during your time here.

Of course, you can visit famous venues such as the Rijksmuseum , the Stedelijk Museum and the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, the Mauritshuis in The Hague or Rotterdam’s Boijmans van Beunigen . However, don’t overlook other locations. The Netherlands is home to over 120 art collections . In Wassenaar, stroll through the sculpture gardens of Museum Voorlinden and take in their stunning selection of contemporary art.

Enjoy the wonderful surroundings of the Kröller-Müller , which includes a significant Van Gogh collection and a remarkable sculpture garden. In Haarlem, just a stone’s throw from Amsterdam, you can say hello to Haarlem’s own Old Master at the Frans Hals Museum . And for a closer look at the life of Vincent Van Gogh, visit the artist’s hometown of Nuenen in North Brabant at the Van Gogh Village Museum .

See science in a new light

From biology and physics to engineering and space exploration, don your thinking cap at a science museum – big names include Amsterdam’s NEMO and Leiden’s Naturalis. Did you know that the Netherlands is a world leader in scientific research? To maintain this, the Dutch government invests heavily in this sector (over €4.5 billion per year) to maintain this reputation. Discover the long-standing dedication to this field during your trip.

Is the city of Leiden on your list? If so, stop by Rijksmuseum Boerhaave to learn more about the history of medicine and scientific accomplishments. Or take a trip to the stars at Space Expo Noordwijk , where you will uncover the secrets of space travel and out-of-this-world scientific innovations. And for an interactive experience for the whole family, stop by GeoFort in Herwijnen. On this fortress island, learn more about our planet through hands-on activities while also delving into some local natural history.

Explore quirky exhibitions

Alongside the art or science museums that you might expect to see, there are also numerous offbeat locations that are worth exploring. If you are interested in experiencing something a little bit different, these hidden gems could make for a memorable day out. Take The Cat Cabinet , for example, located in a stunning canal house in the city center of Amsterdam. It is here you will find a treasure trove of cat-themed paintings, sculptures and more in this personal family collection that also features works by Pablo Picasso and Rembrandt.

If you are more of a foodie, head to the city of Alkmaar to the Cheese Museum . You might have already guessed it, but here you can learn about the history of Dutch cheese, see how it’s made and even taste some samples – yummy! Or swing by Museum Speelklok in Utrecht. A great activity for kids, this museum features a huge range of self-playing instruments, from music boxes to street organs. And if that has tickled your fancy, Amsterdam’s Pianola Museum, which is wholly dedicated to the self-playing player piano, might be for you.

Three tips to make the most of your trip

Save money by purchasing a Museum Pass. Although this is an annual pass, if you’re staying for a week or longer and are planning to visit multiple museums, it could be worth it. You can purchase your pass at various locations in the Netherlands.

Make the most of the pleasant weather during the spring and summer months by visiting one of many outdoor museums and exhibitions throughout the country. And while you're here, be sure to read our tips on how to get the most out of a visit to the Netherlands during spring or summer .

Make sure to look up temporary exhibits ahead of time. Although you may have already visited a certain museum, there are very often new, limited-time-only, collections to discover.

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Museums in the Netherlands

Interested in Dutch art, culture, history or science? Here’s a list of some of the most visited and interesting museums in the Netherlands that both expats and tourists should visit.

Valkenswaard

Dutch Flower Art Museum

Kudelstaartseweg 1, 1431 GA

The Flower Art Museum is a great boost to Aalsmeer as a globally-renowned horticultural town. It is the world's first museum dedicated entirely to contemporary art inspired by flowers. The annual celebration of flowers, Aalsmeer Flower Festival, takes place at Aalsmeer, both at the Flower Art Museum, as well as at the Horticultural Museum of Aalsmeer.

Aalsmeer Horticultural Museum

Praamplein, 1431 CV

Aalsmeer Horticultural Museum brings visitors back in time to the rich history of flowers in Aalsmeer from 1300 to the present day. There is a permanent exhibition at the museum, as well as frequently updated temporary exhibitions and flower shows. The annual celebration of flowers, Aalsmeer Flower Festival, takes place in June at two venues: the Aalsmeer Horticultural Museum ( Historische Tuin ), as well as at the Dutch Flower Art Museum.

Cobra Museum

Sandbergplein 1, 1181 ZX

Cobra Museum of Modern Art is dedicated to three art movements of the 20th century: Vrij Beelden, Cobra and Creatie, which caused a revolution in the Netherlands. The museum is named after Cobra, the artistic movement associated with Copenhagen, Brussels and Amsterdam, was a breakthrough in modern art that continues to influence art theory and artistic expression to the present day.

Anne Frank Huis

Prinsengracht 267

Open to the public since 1960, the canal-side house serves as a present-day reminder of the war, the plight of its Jewish inhabitants, Anne Frank’s indomitable spirit and the celebrated diary she wrote during the time she spent in hiding in its secret annexe. Today the Anne Frank House ( Anne Frank Huis ) is a world-famous museum that receives around a million tourists yearly and the most visited building of its kind in Amsterdam.

Bible Museum

Herengracht 366-368, 1001 AK 

The Bible Museum is where art and culture meet the Bible, in a monumental building full of history. Archaeological discoveries, ancient artefacts, centuries-old models of the temple of Solomon and Herod, religious objects from the Judeo-Christian tradition and even aromas bring stories from the oldest and most-read books to life. The Bible Museum ( Bijbels Museum ) presents how the Bible came into existence and its influence on Dutch society through the ages.

Rembrandt House Museum

Jodenbreestraat 4, 1011 NK

The Rembrandt House Museum ( Rembrandt Huis ) consists of the house and studio of the famous 17th-century Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn, as well as a modern extension. Rembrandt lived and painted there from 1639 until his bankruptcy in 1656. The original interior is reconstructed and the museum is also located in an adjoining modern building which houses the entrance, the museum shop and the two exhibition rooms.

Rijksmuseum

Museumstraat 1

Located at Amsterdam's iconic Museumplein, the Rijksmuseum is one of the national museums of the Netherlands and the largest museum in the whole country. Its collection comprises over a million objects dedicated the arts, crafts and history of Amsterdam and the Netherlands, dating from the Middle Ages to the 21st century. It also has an Asian collection in its special Asian Pavillion.

Nieuwe Kerk

Gravenstraat 17, 1012 NL

The Nieuwe Kerk (New Church) on Dam Square in central Amsterdam is no longer used as a church and is now a renowned exhibition space. It is famous for its stained glass windows, its organ, which is the largest historical organ in the Netherlands, and of course its much-talked-about exhibitions of treasures from other countries, cultures and religions, as well as photography exhibitions such as World Press Photo.

FOAM Photography Museum

Keizersgracht 609, 1017 DS

Each year, FOAM Photography Museum hosts four major exhibitions, exhibiting different genres from art photography to fashion photography, as well as a lot of work by renowned documentary photographers. FOAM (which stands for Fotographiemuseum Amsterdam ) is housed in a famous old building: completed in 1716, Keizersgracht 609 first operated as a warehouse. After coal merchant and art buyer Carel Joseph Fodor (1801-1860) took ownership and also bought the building next door, his last will and testament stipulated that the canal depot be used to store his impressive collection of artworks.

Stedelijk Museum

Museumplein 10

Located in the heart of Amsterdam’s museum district, the Stedelijk Museum is dedicated to modern and contemporary art and design from the early 20th century up to the 21st century. It's subdivided into many different sections, such as painting, sculpture, installation, posters, photography, graphic design, industrial design, art books and moving image and sound.

Hermitage Museum

Hermitage Amsterdam is the largest satellite branch of the famous Hermitage Museum of Saint Petersburg, Russia. Located in a striking old building formerly known as the Amstelhof on the bank of the Amstel river, it was opened in 2009. As well as frequent temporary exhibitions, the Hermitage houses two permanent exhibitions: one about Dutch-Russian relations and one about the history of the magnificent building. 

Jewish Historical Museum

Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1

The Jewish Historical Museum ( Joods Historisch Museum ) is part of Amsterdam's Jewish quarter, providing deep insight into one of Amsterdam's most prolific cultures throughout history, including during the horrific events that Jewish people endured during World War II. The museum displays Jewish religious objects as well as Jewish art, historical artefacts, and multimedia presentations. It is the only museum in the Netherlands dedicated to Jewish culture.

Tropenmuseum

Linnaeusstraat 2, 1092 CK

Tropenmuseum is one of the three constituents that make up the Dutch National Museum of World Cultures, one of Europe’s leading ethnographic museums, renowned for its collection and, more importantly, its focus on universal themes that connect humans worldwide. The permanent and temporary exhibitions display objects, photographs, music and film from many different cultures and touch on various social issues of our world.

Van Gogh Museum

Stadhouderskade 55, 1072 AB

A visit to the Van Gogh Museum is a unique experience. The museum houses the largest collection of paintings by Vincent van Gogh in the world, providing an opportunity to track the artist's development through time, and to compare his paintings to works by other artists from Van Gogh's time.

National Maritime Museum

Kattenburgerplein 1, 1018 KK

The National Maritime Museum ( Het Scheepvaartmuseum ) shows how Dutch culture has been shaped by the sea, from commercial shipping to pleasure sailing. Stimulating, interactive exhibits allow visitors to explore over 500 years of maritime history. Ever since 1973, the museum has been housed - very aptly - in a former naval storehouse, built in 1656. Moored just outside is a replica of the 18th-century Amsterdam ship which sailed between the Netherlands and the East Indies.

NEMO Science Museum

Oosterdok 2, 1011 VX

In 1997, Queen Beatrix opened NEMO Science Museum, the Netherlands’ largest science centre. It's a unique place in Amsterdam comprising five floors packed with interactive scientific and technological things to do and discover. It's old name New Metropolis has been shortened to NEMO. As well as being a celebrated museum, it also has a very popular roof garden with a cafe and an extensive seating area, which is a popular hangout during good weather.

Museum of the Canals

Herengracht 386

Museum of the Canals ( Het Grachtenhuis ) is an interactive audiovisual experience which introduces visitors to one of the most important urban development projects in the world: the 17th-century canals of Amsterdam. The museum shows how the canal buildings came to be, starting in 1600 and also why they are so special nowadays in the 21st century.

Amsterdam Museum

Kalverstraat 92

Amsterdam Museum (previously known as the Amsterdam Historic Museum), through the rich collection of works of art, objects and archaeological artefacts, brings to life the trials and tribulations of Amsterdammers stretching from the Middle Ages to the 21st century. It is located in the old city orphanage between Kalverstraat and Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal.

Ons' Lieve Heer Op Solder

Oudezijds Voorburgwal 40, 1012 GE

Ons' Lieve Heer Op Solder (Our Lord in the Attic) is one of the oldest and most remarkable museums in Amsterdam (the second oldest museum in the Dutch capital after the Rijksmuseum) and has been declared a national monument. Behind the characteristic facade of the house by the canal lies a largely original 17th-century home and a completely hidden church.

EYE Film Institute

IJpromenade 1

The EYE Film Institute, the Dutch centre for film culture and heritage, is dedicated to developing a distinctive film culture in the Netherlands. The earliest film materials at the EYE date from 1895, the very beginning of the Dutch film industry. Its dashing building on the north of Amsterdam's waterfront, which was officially opened in2012, houses a cinematography museum and many movie screens which are home to film festivals and other cinematographic events. It is most commonly reached by visitors from central station via free ferry.

Cat Cabinet

Herengracht 497, 1017 BT

Cat Cabinet ( KattenKabinet ), as the name might suggest, is an art museum dedicated to cat-related artworks. Cats depicted by artists, both renowned and lesser-known, are on display there, including works by Pablo Picasso, Rembrandt, Toulouse-Lautrec and more. Visitors may also encounter some real-live cats wandering around the museum during their visit.

Moco Museum

Honthorststraat 20, 1071

Moco Museum is a contemporary art museum located on Museumplein, with a mission to attract younger audiences and to make art more accessible to the wider public. Located in the stately Villa Alsberg dating from 1904, Moco typically holds exhibitions of the work of artists with a broad popular appeal, such as Banksy, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jeff Koons, Damien Hirst and many more.

Museum of Amsterdam Illusions

Oudezijds Voorburgwal 143 H, 1012 ES

The creative space at Amsterdam Museum of Illusions is a wonderful and unforgettable day out at the museum, the main participant of which is the spectator. Interactive and amusing, the exhibits play with your perception and teach you about the human brain and science and why you can see things with your eyes that your mind can barely comprehend. Exhibits may (and should) be touched, explored and photographed, as the viewer becomes part of an exciting story!

Heineken Experience

Stadhouderskade 78, 1072 AE

The historic brewing facility of the world-famous Heineken beer brand welcomes visitors from all over the world to its visitor centre for brewery tours. Beer was brewed in this building from 1867 until 1988, when it moved to a bigger, more modern building outside the city. Visitor tours began in 1991 in its current museum building and by 2001, it had become one of Amsterdam's prime tourist attractions, thus changing its name to the "Heineken Experience". 

Dutch Resistance Museum

The Dutch Resistance Museum ( Verzetsmuseum ) explores the story of the Netherlands and its people during World War II, through photography, vintage posters, artefacts, films and sound files. The museum sets the scene of the treacherous events of the war, as well as everyday life during the war years, showing the resistance of the Dutch people against the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands.

Fashion For Good Experience

Rokin 102, 1012 KZ

The Fashion For Good Experience is the world's first interactive museum dedicated to sustainable fashion innovation. The museum invites visitors to interact and learn about where their clothes come from, how they were made and how the future of fashion has been in need of a change for the better. Every half-year, there's a new carefully curated exhibition with a unique theme that highlights issues regarding fashion, both on the industry level and on a personal level.

Power of Art House

In an intimate exhibition space on Entrepotdok, Power of Art House is using art to fight indifference. An interactive experience stimulates people to join the dialogue around tricky social and political issues, such as loneliness, corporate propaganda, and the experiences of refugees. International artists get a platform to communicate themes in powerful, satirical, and (at times) provocative ways, bringing attention to problems often ignored by the media. In a time where political engagement is precious, Power of Art House raises important questions without feeding you the answers.

The Upside Down Museum

The Upside Down Museum is the most interactive museum you can imagine, featuring mesmerising optical illusions and Instagrammable sights! Create amazing selfies while you experience the world in fresh new ways at the Upside Down.

Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds Museum is situated in the bustling heart of Amsterdam, containing remarkably life-like wax replicas of celebrities. The collection is captivating, featuring wax likenesses of world leaders, Hollywood celebrities, sports personalities, cultural figures and members of the Dutch and British royal families. The original Madame Tussauds Museum opened in London in 1835, and the Amsterdam Madame Tussauds Museum, conceived by the original founder's great-great-granddaughter, opened in 1970s. It was the first branch of the Madam Tussauds Museums to open in mainland Europe.

Møhlmann Museum

Westersingel 102-104, 9901 GK

Located in Appingedam in the province of Groningen, Museum Møhlmann is a privately-owned museum displaying three permanent collections of realistic and figurative art. The museum is open from April until December each year and is housed in a listed building about 15 minutes from the city of Groningen. The exhibition space extends outside to the garden, where sculptures are on display. As well as contemporary art, there's a small collection of medieval art and objects.

Arnhem Museum

Utrechtseweg 87, 6812 AA

Arnhem Museum is a museum of modern and contemporary art, as well as applied art and design. Forms of realism make up the core of the museum's collection.

The Netherlands Open Air Museum

Hoeferlaan 4, 6816 SG

The Netherlands Open Air Museum ( Nederlands Openluchtmuseum ) is located on a 44-hectare site in Arnhem and comprises buildings from different times in Dutch history and from different parts of the Netherlands, exploring the culture of the everyday lives of ordinary people in times past. There is a heritage tram to transport visitors around the park, where they can see reenactments and replicas associated with the Dutch East India Company, World War I and slavery in the former colonies.

Paul Tetar van Elven

Koornmarkt 67, 2611 EC

Paul Tetar van Elven Museum is a collection of paintings, porcelain and antique furniture on display at the former home of the namesake artist. Paul Tetar van Elven (1823-1896) was a painter and teacher of free-hand drawing at the Polytechnical School, the predecessor to the Technical University Delft. He was also an avid collector of porcelain and earthenware, an important point of note in the city of Delft, which is synonymous with all things pottery-related.

Royal Delft Museum

Rotterdamseweg 196, 2628 AR

The Royal Delft Museum ( Koninklijke Delftsch Aardewerkfabriek ) is the leading producer of authentic Delft Blue ornamental earthenware and modern earthenware - in fact, it is the only Delft Blue pottery manufacturer left. At the Royal Delft Experience, visitors can discover reams of interesting backstories about the history, craftsmanship and innovation of this remarkable Dutch tradition.

Museum Prinsenhof Delft

St Agathaplein 1, 2611 HR

Museum Prinsenhof Delft ( The Prince's Court Museum ) is a palace that has been a museum since 1911. It displays paintings from the 17th century and presents the story of the Eighty Years War against the Spanish and the role of the House of Orange during this period. The building was built as a monastery in the Middle Ages and later became an urban palace.

Vermeer Centre Delft

Vermeer Centre Delft ( Vermeer Centrum Delft ) is an arts centre dedicated to the work of the Delft-born painter Johannes Vermeer in the context of the city of Delft where he lived in the 17th century. It comprises reproductions of his paintings, audio tours and a light studio. Visitors can view replicas of Vermeer's famous artworks in chronological order and learn about his methods, to get a glimpse into the life of the Dutch painter.

North Brabant Museum

Verwersstraat 41, 5211 HT

North Brabant Museum ( Het Noordbrabants Museum ) is an art museum in Den Bosch's museum district, which focuses on the art and culture of the North Brabant province of the Netherlands. As well as its permanent collection, some of the notable exhibitions held there have included the works of Hieronymus Bosch, Van Gogh and others. 

Tongelresestraat 27, 5613 DA

The DAF Museum in Eindhoven tells the story of the DAF brand of vehicles, which has become the fastest-growing truck manufacturer in Europe. A tour of the DAF Museum will take visitors from one surprise to the next. The inventiveness that has been characteristic for DAF vehicles from 1928 until the present day will even captivate visitors who have no special knowledge on the subject.

Eindhoven Historic Village Museum

Boutenslaan 161 B, 5644 TV

Eindhoven Historic Village Museum ( Eindhoven preHistorisch Dorp ) is an archaeological open-air museum, which explores the Iron Age as well as the Middle Ages and other historic periods in the North Brabant province. Visitors can find out how the Romans and the Batavians and other civilizations lived, with replicas of their farming, weaving and spinning equipment. It's important to note that the historic village typically closes each winter.

Van Abbemuseum

Bilderdijklaan 10, 5611 NH

The Van Abbemuseum is a museum of modern and contemporary art in Eindhoven, focusing on Dutch and international art. The museum has an area of almost 10.000 square metres and exhibits works by Picasso, Mondriaan and Kandinsky. It has one of the largest collections in the whole world of art by Russian avant-garde artist El Lissitzky. It was established in the 1930s by the art collector Henri van Abbe.

MU Hybrid Art House

Torenallee 40-06, 5617 BD

MU Hybrid Art House zooms in on the hybrid visual culture of the present day, shines the limelight on the artistic talent of the future and carries out artistic research and development. MU art museum stands for the liminal space between "what art is and what art can be". It is located in a former Philips factory building in the iconic Strijp S district of Eindhoven, a neighbourhood that celebrates the city's industrial heritage, and also has a rich online space.

Philips Museum

Emmasingel 31, 5611 AZ

The history of Eindhoven is intertwined with the backstory of the world-famous electrical and electronic brand Philips. Experience the history of this iconic brand through a fascinating narrative on entrepreneurship and innovation and browse the fascinating photographs, vintage Philips products and artefacts from the company's origins in 1891 until the present day. The museum is curated in both Dutch and English and can be of interest to anyone from age eight and over!

Zuiderzee Museum

Wierdijk 12 - 22, 1601 LA

The Zuiderzee Museum is a museum dedicated to the cultural heritage and history of the Zuiderzee region - a part of the country that changed beyond recognition when it was split in two with the closing of the Barrier Dam ( Afsuitdijk ) in 1932. The indoor museum was established in 1950, consisting of 17th-century paintings, furniture, costumes and antique boats. It is divided between several buildings. The outdoor part features old-style buildings and a harbour replica.

Rijksmuseum Twenthe

Lasondersingel 129-131, 7514 BP

Rijksmuseum Twenthe is a national museum run by the government. It has a wide and varied collection of art and applied art from the Middle Ages up to the present day. One of the notable parts of its collection is its animal paintings of the early 20th century, as well as many impressive artworks by Dutch painter Karel Appel. Rijksmuseum Twenthe is the largest museum in the east of the Netherlands.

GRID Graphic Museum

Rabenhauptstraat 65, 9725 CC

The GRID Graphic Museum ( GRID Grafisch Museum Groningen ) is a museum devoted to the history of graphic design, printing and bookbinding. Graphic heritage comes alive in GRID, with novel ways of exhibiting graphic ingenuity. Visitors can marvel at historic printing presses and bookbinding devices and children and adults can take part in fascinating workshops.

Groningen University Museum

Oude Boteringestraat 44, 9712 GL

The Groningen University Museum is celebrated for its scientific collection of the University of Groningen. There are also many artefacts relating to the history of the university itself, such as clothing, posters and photographs, as well as devices used for research and lecturing. The museum prides itself on providing an in-depth insight into the history of one of the oldest universities in the Netherlands.

Groninger Museum

Museumeiland 1, 9711 ME

The Groninger Museum is an art museum which has managed to build an extensive and extremely varied collection ever since it was established in 1874. Its temporary exhibitions are as varied as they are prolific. Recent examples include exhibitions dedicated to David Bowie, Auguste Rodin, Ilya Repin, Cuban art and Nordic art.

Northern Maritime Museum

Brugstraat 24, 9711 HZ

The Northern Maritime Museum ( Noordelijk Scheepvaartmuseum ) shows the history of northern Dutch shipbuilding and shipping from the Middle Ages to the present day. It is one of the most visited museums in the province of Groningen. Situated in two beautiful historic buildings, it shows the history of ship transport in the north of the Netherlands, as well as various art exhibitions and a virtual reconstruction of medieval Groningen.

Frans Hals Museum

Groot Heiligland 62, 2011 ES

The Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem focuses on the works of the 17th-century portrait painter Frans Hals and his contemporaries. Alongside this, the museum has a collection of contemporary art from the 20th and 21st centuries by cutting-edge artists. The Frans Hals Museum is one museum at two locations: "The Hof", which is intimate and "The Hal", which is in a more bustling place, situated at the Grote Markt.

Teylers Museum

Spaarne 16, 2011 CH

Teylers Museum is the oldest museum in the Netherlands, which has been open to the public since 1784. Furthermore, it's the best-preserved public arts and science building on earth. Its permanent collection comprises fossils, historic instruments for generating electricity and paintings by artists like Rembrandt, Michelangelo and Raphael. It even has some dinosaur fossils!

Thermen Museum Heerlen

Coriovallumstraat 9, 6411 CA

The Roman heritage of Coriovallum (better known as Heerlen) is presented and preserved by the Thermen Museum Heerlen. The site itself is the predecessor of the current town of Heerlen and presents many items that were found in the direct vicinity. The partially reconstructed Roman bathhouse is renowned as the best-preserved Roman building in the country.

Rijksmuseum Boerhaave

Lange St. Agnietenstraat 10, 2312 WC

Rijksmuseum Boerhaave is the Dutch National Museum for the History of Science and Medicine, which opened its doors in 1931. The museum displays historical instruments from all scientific fields, but the most prolific examples are related to medicine, physics and astronomy. Rijksmuseum Boerhaave has 25 rooms, arranged with thematic subgroups, from lenses and prisms to anatomic samples preserved in glass bottles.

Oude Singel 28-32, 2312 RA

Lakenhal is a museum of fine art in Leiden. Leiden was a city in which Rembrandt, Jan Lievens, Gerrit Dou, Jan Steen and Jan van Goyen all lived and worked in the same time frame, and this museum pays tribute to that remarkable fact. The building, which means "cloth hall", dates from 1640, originally serving as a guild for cloth merchants. The museum was founded in 1874.

Rijksmuseum van Oudheden

Rapenburg 28, 2311 EW

The Dutch National Museum of Antiquities ( Rijksmuseum van Oudheden ) is the national centre of archaeology where you can appreciate the cultures of ancient Egypt, the Near East, the classical world and the early Netherlands. The museum is closely associated with the faculty of archaeology of Leiden University, as the museum began in 1743 with a collection that was bequeathed to the university.

Japan Museum SieboldHuis

Rapenburg 19, 2311 GE

When you visit the Japan Museum SieboldHuis you are treated to beautiful objects from Japan: fascinating Japanese artefacts behind a Dutch historical facade. The items on display - including maps, art, utensils, plants, animals and rocks - were collected by Philipp Franz von Siebold during his stay at the former Dutch trade colony in Japan between 1832 and 1829.

De Valk Windmill Museum

2e Binnenvestgracht 1, 2312 BZ

The Falcon ( De Valk ) is an authentic tower windmill, dating from 1743. This traditional Dutch windmill has seven floors, all of which are open to the public. De Valk became a municipal museum in 1966 and in the year 2000, it became operational as a mill once again, restoring original purpose in addition to its growing popularity as a visitor attraction.

Leiden Botanic Gardens

Rapenburg 73, 2311 GJ

Leiden Botanical Garden ( Hortus Botanicus Leiden ) is the oldest botanical garden in the Netherlands and located in the historical centre of Leiden. Behind the academy building of the Leiden University, you will discover a green oasis with a large collection of plants native to South-East and East Asia, Southern Europe and South Africa.

National Museum of Ethnology

Steenstraat 1, 2312 BS

The National Museum of Ethnology ( Museum Volkenkunde ) originated in two national collections. One of these was the Royal Cabinet of Curiosities ( Koninklijk Kabinet van Zeldzaamheben ) in The Hague, established in 1816 by King Willem I. Together with the Tropenmuseum in Amsterdam and the Africa Museum in Berg en Dal, the three museums make up the National Museum of World Cultures.

Leiden American Pilgrim Museum

Beschuitsteeg 9

Located in a beautifully preserved house built ca. 1365-1370 near the clock tower of the Hooglandskerk, the Leiden American Pilgrim Museum tells the stories of the founders of New England, the Pilgrims. The museum delivers a rich history of pilgrim life in Leiden before the famous passage to what is now America, with a collection of furniture, books, maps, engravings and other artefacts.

Naturalis Biodiversity Center

Darwinweg 2, 2333 CR

Naturalis Biodiversity Centre is a natural history and biodiversity museum in Leiden. The museum focuses on biodiversity with a huge world-class collection and a combination of teaching, research, individual experience and projects for educating the general public. One of the most impressive parts of the permanent collection is one of the most complete and best-preserved Tyrannosaurus skeletons ever discovered.

Museum aan het Vrijthof

Vrijthof 18, 6211 LD

The Museum aan het Vrijthof focuses on history, art and antiques, located on the most famous square in Maastricht. It opened in the mid-20th century, though the building is centuries older. The museum is located in one of the oldest non-religious buildings in Maastricht, the so-called Spanish Government Building, a building which acquired its name in the 16th century.

Bonnefantenmuseum Maastricht

Avenue Ceramique 250, 6221 KX

The Bonnefantenmuseum Maastricht is the foremost museum of fine art in the province of Limburg. It was founded in 1884, with many gems of 17th-century Dutch, Flemish and Italian painting, as well as contemporary art. The name derives from the French "bons enfants" meaning good children, which was the name of a former convent in which the museum was resident for some years in the 20th century.

Bureau Europa

Avenue Ceramique 226, 6221 KX

Bureau Europa is a museum in Maastricht related to architecture and urbanism. It hosts not just exhibitions, but also workshops, city tours and lectures in the fields of architecture, urbanism and design. Bureau Europa was founded in 2006 and aims to convey narratives about our cities and surroundings.

Maastricht Natural History Museum

De Bosquetplein 7, 6211 KJ

The Natural History Museum Maastricht holds more than 550.000 natural objects, while its collections comprise more than 11.000 species, including over 1.000 type specimens. Located in a former monastery near a botanical garden in the historical Jeker Quarter, the museum is dedicated to geology, palaeontology and flora and fauna of South Limburg.

Bosch Brewery

Wycker Grachtstraat 26

Experience the history of making beer in Brewery Bosch where beer has been brewed since 1758. Visit one of the best-preserved treasures of Maastricht: Brewery Bosch is the oldest surviving complete brewery in Maastricht, complete with a malting house, brewery and even the brewer's house. As an ode to the art of beer brewing in the Netherlands, Brewery Bosch is a cultural treasure.

Het Valkhof Museum Nijmegen

Kelfkensbos 59, 6511 TB

Museum Het Valkhof in Nijmegen houses a major collection of Roman antiquities, old masters and modern art. It has existed since 1999 and focuses chiefly on archaeology and art. Even its location has historical significance: it stands on the edge of Valkhof Park, which is the site of a Roman army camp and a citadel built by Charlemagne.

Kröller-Müller Museum

Houtkampweg 6, 6731 AW

The Kröller-Müller Museum has a world-renowned collection of mainly 19th and 20th-century visual art. Situated in the Hoge Veluwe National Park, it was founded in 1938 by art collector Helene Kröller-Müller. The centrepieces include the large collection of work by Vincent van Gogh and a sculpture garden. It has the second largest collection of Van Gogh works, after the Van Gogh Museum.

Tax and Customs Museum

Parklaan 14-16

The Tax and Customs Museum ( Belasting & Douane Museum ) relates to tax and customs and the history of taxation in the Netherlands. It has a collection that explains the ins and outs of the Dutch tax system over the centuries and a clear insight into the historical evolution of Dutch taxes and their role in everyday life, as well as the customs system of Rotterdam port over the centuries, including anecdotes about smuggling.

Boijmans Van Beuningen Museum

Museumpark 18, 3015 CX

Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen is one of the oldest museums in the Netherlands. In 1849 the lawyer Boijmans left his art collection to the city of Rotterdam. With the acquisition of the Van Beuningen collection in 1958 the museum got the second part of its name. It is located in the city's museum district, near the Kunsthal and the Rotterdam Natural History Museum.

Rotterdam Maritime Museum

Leuvehaven 1, 3011 EA

Situated in the bustling heart of Rotterdam, the Rotterdam Maritime Museum is one of the world’s top maritime museums. Established in 1874 by Prince Henry of the Netherlands, it is also the oldest maritime museum in the Netherlands. It possesses 850.000 objects from six centuries of maritime history, including restored ships and cranes of historical significance.

Het Nieuwe Instituut

Museumpark 25, 3015 CB

Het Nieuwe Instituut (The New Institute) illuminates our rapidly changing world and fosters discussion of topics related to design. This art institute is an important platform for exhibitions, lectures and research on contemporary design, art, architecture and urban planning in the Netherlands. There are guided tours of the building, and additionally, a ticket to Het Nieuwe Instituut also grants access to nearby Sonneveld House Museum.

Chabot Museum Rotterdam

Museumpark 11, 3015 CB

The Chabot Museum Rotterdam houses a number of different collections, for instance, it manages the private Grootveld Collection that consists of 26 paintings by the Dutch painter and sculptor Hendrik ​​Chabot that date from the period 1940-1945. There are also sculptures, drawings and graphics by Chabot. These collections combine to provide an excellent summary of Chabot’s oeuvre. The white 1930s villa in which the museum is housed has been declared a national heritage site.

National Museum of Education

Nieuwemarkt 1a, 3011 HP

The National Museum of Education ( Nationaal Onderwijsmuseum ) houses more than 350.000 objects related to education including chalk boards, ink pots, atlases, photographs, wall-charts and films. As well as exhibitions, the museum also organises guided tours and specially-themed projects of various kinds, giving insights into what shaped Dutch education through the centuries.

Rotterdam Natural History Museum

Westzeedijk 345, 3015 AA

The Rotterdam Natural History Museum ( Natuurhistorisch Museum Rotterdam ) is a natural history museum comprising an estimated 400.000 objects, which was established in 1927. It is housed in the Villa Dijkzigt, dating from 1852 and extended in 1995 with a modern glazed pavilion which was designed by the Dutch architect Erick van Egeraat.

Kunsthal Rotterdam

Museumpark, Westzeedijk 34, 3015 AA

The Kunsthal Rotterdam, located at the edge of Museumpark, hosts about 25 exhibitions a year. It presents culture in the widest sense of the word: old art, new art, design, photography ranging from high art to popular culture. The building, designed by Rem Koolhaas and opened in 1992, is one of the Dutch architectural icons of the 20th century.

Nederlands Fotomuseum

Las Palmas, Wilhelminakade 332, 3072 AR

The Nederlands Fotomuseum organises exhibitions of and about photography, consisting of images of the 20th and 21st centuries. It is associated with over 150 archives of images by Dutch photographers. The museum is steeped in Dutch history, culture and society and visitors can view over 120.000 images and watch short films from the archives.

World Museum Rotterdam

Willemskade 25, 3016 DM

The World Museum ( Wereldmuseum ) in Rotterdam is an ethnographic museum exploring cultures both in the past and in the present. It offers, by its outstanding ethnographic collection of over 1.800 objects, a unique place to absorb and experience a variety of cultures, from Asia, Oceania, Africa, the Americas and the Middle East. Universal themes of humankind, such as celebration, conflict, mourning, ornamentation and prayer can be traced in multiple contexts.

Stedelijk Museum Schiedam

Stedelijk Museum Schiedam is an art museum specialising in 20th century and contemporary Dutch art, including many artworks from the Cobra movement of European art. Cobra, the artistic movement associated with and named after the first two letters of each of the placenames of Copenhagen, Brussels and Amsterdam, was a milestone in modern art that continues to influence and inform art theory and artistic expression in the 21st century. The art ranges from paintings to sculptures and from photography to installations.

National Jenever Museum

The National Jenever Museum in Schiedam is an ode to the traditional Dutch alcoholic drink Jenever (also known as Genever). For those curious about the history of the spirit, as well as the unique distilling process, this museum is enlightening, playful and interesting. It's also a good opportunity to taste different blends of Jenever in the traditional Dutch way, accompanied by well-chosen bites and snacks.

National Military Museum

Verlengde Paltzerweg 1, 3768 MX

The National Military Museum is housed in the former airbase at Soesterberg in the province of Utrecht. The museum has a permanent collection of army tanks, planes, helicopters and armoured vehicles on display, as well as frequent temporary exhibitions. The exhibits are a combination of the older collections from the Military Aviation Museum of Soesterberg and the Army Museum of Delft.

Escher in the Palace

Lange Voorhout 74, 2514 EH

Escher in the Palace ( Escher in Het Paleis ) is a permanent exhibition dedicated to the world-famous Dutch artist M.C. Escher, whose art startled millions of people all over the world. Escher was famous for his optical illusions that play with our perceptions. Located inside the stately Lange Voorhout Palace, it is sometimes simply referred to as the Escher Museum.

The Hague Museum of Photography

Stadhouderslaan 43, 2517 HV

The Hague Museum of Photography (Fotomuseum Den Haag) opened its doors in December 2002. It is part of the Kunstmuseum The Hague and works closely with the print room of Leiden University Library. It has hosted many prolific exhibitions of the works of some of the most eminent photographers in the world, such as Man Ray, Anton Corbijn, Erwin Olaf and others.

Museum of Communication

Zeestraat 82, 2518 AD

The Museum of Communication (Museum voor Communicatie or COMM) is the national postal museum and houses interactive exhibits about communications.

Stadhouderslaan 37, 2517 HV

Museon is a museum dedicated to culture and science in The Hague. A significant percentage of Museon's visitors are school children as it hosts educational exhibitions and programmes for younger audiences. Its collection is mainly in the areas of ethnology, archaeology, geology, biology, history and science.

Kunstmuseum

Stadhouderslaan 41, 2517 HV

Kunstmuseum (formerly known as Gemeentemuseum Den Haag ) is an art museum in The Hague renowned for its large Mondriaan collection. The building itself is culturally significant, built in the 1930s by the Dutch architect H.P. Berlage. The modern art includes paintings by Degas, Monet, Picasso, Van Gogh, Mondriaan and more. There is also a print room, a fashion collection, pottery, glass art and musical instruments.

The Historical Museum of The Hague

Korte Vijverberg 7, 2513 AB

The Historical Museum of The Hague is located in the royal city centre. It tells the story of The Hague, its inhabitants and its government, with frequent temporary exhibitions as well as a permanent collection. The museum is housed in the former archery house of St. Sebastian's guild and dates from 1636. It is built on the site of a gatehouse that was used by the civic guard.

Prison Gate Museum

Buitenhof 33, 2513 AH

The Prison Gate Museum ( Gevangenpoort ) tells the thrilling tales of crime and punishment in days gone by. The museum has a history that stretches back seven centuries and is among the top 100 most important monuments in the Netherlands. It is housed next to the 18th-century art gallery founded by William of Orange in 1774.

The Mesdag Collection

Laan van Meerdervoort 7-F

The Mesdag Collection is a private art museum in The Hague which houses the exceptional collection of 19th-century art assembled by the renowned marine painter Hendrik Willem Mesdag (1831-1915) and his wife Sientje Mesdag-van Houten (1834-1909). As well as paintings, there's also a large collection of Japanese art and pottery.

Mauritshuis

Korte Vijverberg 8, 2513 AB

The two-storey Mauritshuis is beautifully symmetrical and consists of 6.400 square meters of exhibition space. It was once the residence of count John Maurice of Nassau. Today, Mauritshuis has a large art collection, including paintings by Dutch Golden Age painters. The most famous painting in the Mauritshuis is arguably Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring. The museum also features a broad range of works by Rembrandt, Jan Steen, Frans Hals, Hans Holbein the Younger and others.

Huis van het boek

Prinsessegracht 30, 2514 AP

Huis van het boek is located in the charming former residence of Baron Van Westreenen van Tiellandt (1783-1848) and focuses on the history and development of old and modern books, manuscripts and other prints.

Turkish Museum

Westhovenplein 125

The Turkish Museum ( Turks Museum Nederland ) highlights the centuries-old relationship between Turkey and the Netherlands as well as the experiences and memories of the first-generation immigrant workers.

Louwman Museum

Leidsestraatweg 57, 2594 BB

The Louwman Museum prides itself on being the world's oldest private collection of coaches and cars. In the purpose-built museum in The Hague, there are over 250 cars on display, all collected by the Louwman family. One of the highlights is the Benz Patent Motor Car from 1886. Located near the A44 highway at the edge of The Hague Forest, the 10.000 square metre exhibition space is a treasure for car-lovers of all ages.

Beelden aan Zee Museum

Harteveltstraat 1, 2586 EL

Visit the only museum in the Netherlands focused purely on sculpture. Located in Scheveningen, the Beelden aan Zee Museum building, designed by Wim Quist, manages to remain out of sight from the dunes. The exhibition consists of portraits, sculpture heads and a fascinating timeline of modern sculpture by sculptors such as Karel Appel, Man Ray, Wim Quist, Tom Otterness and Fritz Koening.

De Pont Museum

Wilhelminapark 1, 5041 EA

De Pont Museum is a contemporary art museum based in Tilburg, North Brabant. Significant exhibitions at De Pont over the years have included the work of Anish Kapoor, Ai Weiwei, Marlene Dumas and Bill Viola. The museum is named after the lawyer and businessman J.H. de Pont (1915-1987), whose estate provided for the establishment of a foundation to stimulate contemporary visual art in 1988.

Catharijneconvent Museum

Lange Nieuwstraat 38, 3512 PH

Catharijneconvent Museum is a museum of sacred art in Utrecht. It exhibits the past and present of Christian heritage in the Netherlands and offers insights into the art and cultural history of the Netherlands deriving from Christianity and its influence on Dutch society. It has a collection of objects dating from the early Middle Ages to the present, such as richly illustrated manuscripts, paintings, altarpieces, garments and gold and silver artefacts.

Centraal Museum

Nicolaaskerkhof 10, 3512 XC

The Centraal Museum is one of the oldest municipal museums in the Netherlands. Museum highlights include the 1.000-year-old "Utrecht Ship" and paintings by Utrecht-born 17th-century artists and Northern mannerists. The Centraal Museum also runs the Rietveld Schröder House Museum and the Miffy Museum, a museum dedicated to the work of Utrecht-born illustrator and children's book author Dick Bruna.

Sonnenborgh Observatory

Zonnenburg 2, 3512 NL

Discover the secrets of Sonnenborgh: go behind the thick walls of the 16th century bastion to search for cannon emplacements. Climb the steps up to the 19th century telescope domes and gaze at the stars. Sonnenborgh Observatory is an astronomical museum which was the first-ever home of the Royal Dutch Meteorological Institute.

National Railway Museum

Maliebaanstation 16, 3581 XW

National Railway Museum ( Spoorwegmuseum ) is not just a museum: it is a fascinating environment in which you discover how the railway changed the world. It was opened in 1927 and shows the development of the Dutch railway, from the first-ever Dutch steam engine, through to the present day. It is one of the most charming museums in Utrecht and focuses on the social context of train travel, as well as the technical aspects of trains.

Speelklok Museum

Steenweg 6, 3511 JP

Museum Speelklok in Utrecht collects, preserves, presents and restores an extensive and internationally renowned collection of self-playing mechanical musical instruments such as barrel organs, clockwork music players, pianolas, player pianos and street organs.

Utrecht Botanic Gardens

Budapestlaan 17, 3584 CD

Utrecht Botanic Gardens are part of Utrecht University and are open to the public each year from March 1 until December 1. Covering nine hectares, this extraordinary oasis of natural beauty features a rock garden, an evolution garden, greenhouses, a bamboo walkway and more.

Falconry & Cigar-makers Museum

Oranje Nassaustraat 8b, 5554 AG

The Falconry and Cigar-makers Museum consists of two collections, which can be visited in the same building. The falconry explores the history of wealthy falconers who trapped falcons and trained them. Additionally, the museum gives insights on cigar making and its long history, through movies, pictures, documents, tools and utensils. 

Netherlands Museum of Lithography

Oranje Nassaustraat 8c, 5554 AG

The collection of the Dutch Museum of Lithography ( Steendruk Museum ) comprises book illustrations, cartography, commercial posters and lithographic prints. The museum regularly holds workshops and printing demonstrations. Visitors can learn about stone printing and the great revolution and sprang up in the art of printing by Gutenberg and his printing press.

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When Italian explorer Giovanni Caboto (or John Cabot as he is locally known) first set eyes on North America in 1497, his first words were “O buono vista!” When translated into English, this phrase means “Oh happy sight!”, which is certainly fitting for what would become the town of Bonavista, the historic site of Cabot's landing.

In the years since, Bonavista has seen centuries pass by, telling the stories of the past and writing the stories of the future. A simple walk through town is an eclectic mix of old worldliness and modern ingenuity. Working harbours are steps away from inviting coffee shops. New businesses operate out of restored historical buildings. It’s a renaissance of sorts – a new wave of entrepreneurial spirit.

And though there’s plenty of it, history and heritage aren’t the only things on prominent display in Bonavista. Several trails in the Hike Discovery Trail Network provide ample opportunities to enjoy nature, including spotting whales, birds, and icebergs. Enjoy Bonavista by bike, foot, or boat – the choice is yours. O happy sights, indeed.

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Small huddles of houses, new and old, sit alongside rocky shores, pebble beaches, and picturesque fishing boats. Dense forest becomes amazing shoreline, frequently visited by whales, seabirds, and icebergs.

On the waterfront, the Ryan Premises National Historic Site and the Bonavista  Museum bring to life the salt fish trade – the cornerstone of Newfoundland and Labrador's economy for centuries. The nearby Mockbeggar Plantation Provincial Historic Site tells a story of the battle for Confederation. Follow the beautiful boardwalk around the harbour, step inside a full-scale replica of Matthew , Cabot’s ship, and imagine how the explorer felt on his epic voyage to North America.

Catch a glimpse of 10,000-year-old icebergs from the top of the Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site, and gaze over the horizon where lightkeepers have stood watch since the 1840s. If you look close enough, you might catch a glimpse of a puffin nesting ground just behind the lighthouse or a humpback whale. Now, if that doesn’t brighten up your day, nothing will.

The Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark invites you to discover a little more about your geological past. Unearth fossils and formations, half a billion years in the making. Learn the plots, conflicts, and characters that tell the stories of life on this planet: the geological wonders here have borne witness to them all.  At the Dungeon, the cliffs drop away into a mammoth sinkhole with two seaward channels, the result of years of ocean erosion. In fact, throughout the peninsula the ancient past is recorded in the land and seascapes.

If you’re lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time, the Bonavista Biennale is a must-see event. This bi-annual, international exhibition of contemporary visual art features Indigenous, provincial, and international artists of the highest calibre, installed on the landscape and in historic buildings throughout the area.

Looking to enjoy a show? Get front-row seats to our thriving arts and culture scene at The Garrick Theatre, a big-city venue in the heart of a small town. From live performances to state-of-the-art digital cinema, you can watch encore after encore.

Bonavista & Area Attractions

• Ye Matthew Legacy Bonavista
• Harold E Duffett Community Garden Catalina, Trinity Bay North
• Ryan Premises National Historic Site - Parks Canada Bonavista
• Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark - Long Beach Bonavista
• Hike Discovery - Little Catalina to Maberly Trail Little Catalina, Trinity Bay North
• Catalina Museum (Arch's Dream) Catalina, Trinity Bay North
• Hike Discovery - Cape Shore Trail Bonavista
• Dungeon Provincial Park Bonavista
• Cape Bonavista Lighthouse Provincial Historic Site Bonavista

Explore Food & Dining

Bonavista may be small, but the same cannot be said for our appetite. Our way around the kitchen is to go far beyond it, from guided hikes, to boil-ups, to foods inspired by history, culture, and proximity to nature. From the forests and fields of Newfoundland, our raw craft kombucha is alive with wild, local ingredients. Distillery tours and tasting rooms take tastebuds on a trip, with adventurous food pairings to suit even the most daring palates.

For indoor dining, take your pick of charming establishments, many of which are housed in buildings dating to the early 1900s. If you’d like a side of fresh air with your meal, rent a bicycle or head on a hike, picnic basket in tow.

Our town is teeming with restaurants, cafés, tea rooms, wine bars, ice cream shops, and plenty more. And just 20 minutes down the road, enjoy a farm-to-table experience, far off the beaten track. Take a seat on the ocean-view deck overlooking grazing sheep and a lush garden, or pull up a chair next to the wood-fired bread oven. Bonavista offers endless food and dining experiences to enjoy. So, pull up a menu.

Bonavista Restaurants

• $$ Bonavista Social Club Upper Amherst Cove
• $ Mainlanders Pub Little Catalina, Trinity Bay North
• $ Sweet Rock Ice Cream Shop Various Locations
• $$ Mifflins Tea Room Bonavista
• $$ Bonabooch Kombucha Bonavista
• $$ Sundae Drive Ice Cream & Take-Out Port Union, Trinity Bay North
• $$ Skipper's Restaurant Bonavista
• $$ Bicycle Picnics Café & Bistro Bonavista
• $$ Nanny's Root Cellar Kitchen Elliston

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  Treat yourself – and the planet – at East Coast Glow. Their sustainable skin tonics – made with natural ingredients like iceberg water, seaweed, botanical distillates, and more – are sure to be a staple in your self-care routine.

Bonavista Craft, Shops and Galleries

• Cabot Crafts Inc. Bonavista
• Union House Arts Port Union, Trinity Bay North
• Artistry on Church Bonavista
• Mattea's Bonavista
• Home From The Ice Floes Craft Shop Elliston
• Newfoundland Salt Company Bonavista
• Brim Pottery Studio + Boutique Bonavista
• Wild Cove Pottery Port Union, Trinity Bay North
• Puffin Souvenier Craft Shop Maberly

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Bonavista local tour operators.

• Lodge Adventure Tours Port Union, Trinity Bay North
• Bicycle Picnics Café & Bistro Bonavista
• Discovery Sea Adventure Tours Bonavista
• Seas the Day Boat Tours Bonavista

Getting to Bonavista

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• 14 Days 14 Days of Adventure, Coast to Coast
• 13 Days Whales, Bergs & Birds
• 6 Days Your Eastern Journey Starts Here
• 5 Days Trails of Bonavista
• 2 Days Two Days in Trinity

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How to Experience the Bonavista Biennale

In the art world, a biennale refers to a large, international exhibition held every two years in a certain location. World-renowned artists present their work in various settings, and the results are jaw dropping. Think of it as a treasure hunt for incredible art.

While most biennales take place in major cities like Venice and Montreal, the Bonavista Biennale is unique because all of the art is displayed around rural communities and the coastline of the Bonavista Peninsula. It’s a bi-annual exhibition of contemporary visual art by Indigenous, Newfoundland and Labrador, and other Canadian and international artists. Here’s an opportunity to hike the coastline, visit some towns you’ve maybe overlooked, and discover art in unexpected places.

Travel Stories

• The 5 UNESCO designated cultural and natural wonders… By Newfoundland & Labrador
• Explore the Discovery UNESCO Global Geopark, Half… By Newfoundland & Labrador
• How to Experience the Bonavista Biennale By Newfoundland & Labrador
• Exploring Eastern Newfoundland, one hike at a time By Newfoundland & Labrador
• Why Fall is Our Favourite Time of Year on the Bonavista… By Newfoundland & Labrador
• Notable Natural Landscapes By Newfoundland & Labrador
• Experience art in unexpected places By The Globe Content Studio
• This popular B&B overlooks puffin-filled islands… via TheStar.com
• Unusual iceberg with giant hole attracts onlookers… Via: NationalPost.com
• 'Beauty iceberg' thrills Newfoundland and Labrador Via: BBC.com
• Beauty and the Bonavista Social Club Via: Vacay.ca
• Ghost Towns, Puffins and Unspoiled Views Via: NYTimes.com
• Things to do in Trinity (and beyond) Via: FreeCandie.com
• This is the world's most ideal spot for chasing icebergs Via: DallasNews.com

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Sunflowers with Van Gogh Museum to the left and Rijksmuseum in background © Paulo Amorim / Getty Images

With priceless artworks by some the most important artists ever to have created and invaluable historical collections, Amsterdam 's museums and galleries astound for their quality as well as their quantity. Despite the Dutch capital's compact size, scores of options abound across all genres, spoiling visitors for choice.

These are the best museums Amsterdam that you won't want to miss.

Rijksmuseum: best for Dutch masterpieces

Rembrandt’s epic The Night Watch , Vermeer’s Milkmaid and Jan Steen's The Merry Family are just a taster of the Golden Age gems among the paintings at the Rijksmuseum . The museum is also a spectacular setting for collections spanning Delftware porcelain to exquisite dollhouses, with sculptures gracing the rose-filled garden outside.

Completed in 1885 to house the country's and monarchy's collections, Pierre Cuypers' rambling neo-Gothic and Dutch Renaissance building is a national treasure in itself.

Van Gogh Museum: best for the artist's legacy

Some 200 paintings and 500 drawings make up the world's largest Van Gogh collection at Museumplein's Van Gogh Museum . Learn about this legendary Dutch artist's life and travails through vividly colored creations like Sunflowers , The Yellow House and Wheatfield with Crows , and 700 hand-written letters (you can listen to recordings). Works by fellow artists including Gauguin (with whom Vincent shared the 'yellow house' in Arles in the south of France), Monet and Toulouse-Lautrec provide further context.

Stedelijk Museum: best for modern and contemporary art

The third jewel in Museumplein's crown, Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum , occupies a neo-Renaissance former bank and aptly named 2012 extension, 'the Bathtub'. Picasso, Matisse, Mondrian, Lichtenstein and Jeff Koons are among the artists represented in its 100,000-strong permanent collection's rotating exhibitions held alongside cutting-edge temporary shows.

Museum het Rembrandthuis: best residence museum

Rembrandt worked on The Night Watch at this grand Nieuwmarkt canal house , where he ran the Netherlands' largest painting studio from 1639 until the 1650s. When the house was sold to pay his creditors, the inventory allowed it to be faithfully recreated in 1911 as a museum. Visiting feels as if the great painter will be home any moment. You'll see his client reception room, living room, bedroom and prized 'cabinet' (an entire room) of curiosities he collected but the highlight is his studio, where he created.

Anne Frank Huis: best for WWII history

Easily Amsterdam's most moving museum, the Anne Frank Huis is a confronting reminder of WWII's tragedies, particularly the "Secret Annexe" of the office and warehouse premises where young teenager Anne and her family hid from the Nazis for over two years, until they were deported to concentration camps. After the war, Anne's father Otto, the only survivor, found Anne's diary amid the debris on his return, publishing it and preserving the empty rooms.

Joods Historisch Museum: best for Jewish history

Four 17th- and 18th-century Ashkenazic synagogues are the setting for Amsterdam's Jewish Historical Museum . Covering history of Jews in the Netherlands, it has early illustrated books, first-hand interviews, excellent temporary exhibitions and a children's museum set up like a family home showing Jewish life and traditions.

Tropenmuseum: best for world cultures

Amsterdam is one of Europe's most culturally diverse cities, with 180 different nationalities calling it home, and the sensitively curated Tropenmuseum conveys a shared sense of humanity through universal experiences such as celebration, mourning, decoration, clothing and prayer across its displays; artefacts stolen in the colonial era are eligible for restitution. Temporary exhibitions delve deeper into themes such as healing practices. The magnificent arched building was constructed in 1926 to house the Royal Institute of the Tropics (still a leading research facility).

Amsterdam Museum: best for local history

In the former civic orphanage, Amsterdam's history museum weaves together its story over the past millennium through multimedia exhibits, religious artefacts, porcelains and paintings. Displays also include the rise of bicycle use. Its Civic Guard Gallery, with group portraits featuring medieval guards to denizens like Anne Frank and Alfred Heineken, is free.

NEMO Science Museum: best for families

Five floors of hands-on exhibits at this green-copper, boat-shaped science museum make it a fantastic outing with kids. In "Life in the Universe", for instance, they can guard the planet from comets, UV radiation and solar wind with a shield, and handle a 4.6-billion-year-old meteorite, while in the "Laboratory" they can put on a lab coat and conduct experiments. On the free, panoramic rooftop deck, playing with water, flying a kite and using their body as a sundial to tell the time teaches the next generation about renewable energy.

Fashion for Good: best for future-proof fashion

A world first, this sustainable fashion museum makes you rethink what you really know about where your clothes come from and their impact on people and the planet. Exhibits look at sustainable materials and industry innovations such as recycling and upcycling, and encourage visitors to commit to positive action.

Het Scheepvaartmuseum: best for maritime history

To truly appreciate Amsterdam's history is to understand its connection to the sea. The city's maritime museum is an ideal primer, with seafaring displays such as Golden Age maps. Outside the 17th-century admiralty building, you can board a full-scale replica of a Dutch East India Company ship.

Foam: best for photography

All forms of photography – film and digital, local and international – feature at Amsterdam's foremost photographic gallery, Foam . In a light-filled canal house, it mounts four exhibitions a year, including major names, and is renowned for unearthing and nurturing new talent.

Other intriguing museums: best for niche interests

Beyond these standout attractions, even the most specialized of subjects have dedicated Amsterdam museums: houseboats (the Houseboat Museum ), house music ( Our House ), historic trams ( Tramway Museum ), pipes ( Amsterdam Pipe Museum ), pianolas ( Pianola Museum ), bibles ( Bijbels Museum ), microbes ( Micropia ), plus many, many more to explore.

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From Rembrandt's masterpieces to a journey through the human body

Leiden University acted as a magnet, attracting to the city many great scientists who often taught at the university. These included Einstein, Kamerling Onnes, de Sitter and Ehrenfest, but other prominent figures like the physician Von Siebold and Boerhaave made Leiden their home too. The scientists’ passion for collecting contributed to the many museums in Leiden. No other city in the Netherlands has so many fantastic museums within walking distance of each other. A rich and surprising range of nature, art, culture and science.

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European Museum of the Year

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“It is a very resourceful museum with beautiful exhibitions and a multitude of public services and events,” said the jury about Naturalis.

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HISTORY: The Birth of the Modern Civil Rights Movement in America

The arrest of Rosa Parks on December 1, 1955, for her refusal to yield her seat on a Montgomery public transit bus to a white man, in defiance of local segregation laws, provided the impetus for change in the city and the nation. Organizations such as the Women’s Political Council, the NAACP, and ultimately the Montgomery Improvement Association mobilized to use Parks’ arrest as an opportunity to challenge Montgomery’s unjust segregation laws.

The day after Parks’ arrest, approximately 50 men met at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church and planned a one-day bus boycott for the following Monday, December 5. They also arranged for a citywide meeting to be held that same evening to determine future action. The Rev. A.W. Wilson, pastor of Holt Street Baptist Church, offered his church as the site for the mass meeting. Meanwhile, more than a dozen men convened at Mount Zion A.M.E. Zion Church on the afternoon of December 5 and formed the Montgomery Improvement Association, appointing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. as its president.

Following a day of virtually empty buses rolling through the streets of Montgomery, an estimated 5,000 people gathered at Holt Street Baptist Church, overflowing into the streets, parking lots, and surrounding area. From this meeting, one of the most successful boycotts in history was launched, directed for its duration by Dr. King. Thus, the modern Civil Rights Movement was born.

The organizational strategy of the Montgomery Bus Boycott provided a model for civil rights activism throughout the country for the next two decades. Black Montgomerians, through courage, dignity, and nonviolent action, helped effect societal change and ensure freedom and justice for all.

The Holt Street Baptist Church Historical Society aims to preserve the history of the Montgomery Bus Boycott and the movement it launched through the creation and maintenance of a museum to be housed in the church where thousands gathered in support of the boycott. The museum will serve as a repository of historical materials on the boycott and Holt Street Baptist Church and as an information center with small exhibitions on the Civil Rights Movement in Montgomery and Alabama. It is the society’s goal, through this educational, cultural, and research center, to sustain the rich heritage and history of Holt Street Baptist Church, the movement in Montgomery and Alabama, and the church’s role in it.

The society seeks to promote understanding of the role of the Montgomery Bus Boycott in the struggle to gain civil rights for people of color in this country and to augment their participation in the democratic process and the free enterprise system.

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