Museums in Utrecht

Utrecht Museums & Art

Utrecht’s cultural landscape spans from the UNESCO-listed Rietveld Schröder House, a masterpiece of De Stijl architecture, to the world’s largest collection of self-playing musical instruments at Museum Speelklok. The city hosts the Centraal Museum, the oldest municipal museum in the Netherlands, and Museum Catharijneconvent, which houses a vast collection of medieval religious art. Specialized sites include the National Railway Museum, set in a restored 19th-century station, and the family-oriented Miffy Museum, dedicated to the work of Dick Bruna.

Utrecht Museums & Art — Map

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Rietveld Schröder House

The Rietveld Schröder House in Utrecht was built in 1924 by Dutch architect Gerrit Rietveld for Mrs.

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St. Catherine's Convent Museum

The Museum Catharijneconvent is a museum of religious art in Utrecht, Netherlands. It is located in the former St.

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Central Museum Utrecht

The Centraal Museum is the main museum in Utrecht, Netherlands, founded in 1838.

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National Railway Museum

The Railway Museum in Utrecht is the Dutch national railway museum. It was established in 1927 and since 1954 has been housed in the former…

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Zuylen Castle

Zuylen Castle is a Dutch castle at the village of Oud-Zuilen just north of the city of Utrecht.

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Musical Clock Museum

Museum Speelklok is a museum in Utrecht, Netherlands, specializing in self-playing musical instruments.

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Sonnenborgh - Museum and Observatory

Sonnenborgh Observatory is an astronomical observatory and museum open to the public, located in Utrecht, Netherlands.

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University Museum Utrecht

Discover the scientist in you in this museum. Explore stuffed animals and skeletons, exotic plants or a real particle accelerator!

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The Utrecht Archive

The Utrecht Archives is a records department in the Dutch city of Utrecht.

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MOA Museum Oud Amelisweerd

A museum of art in nature, where you can see a mix of paintings, sculptures, Chinese wallpapers, and also an exposition of the mansion…

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Oude Hortus Museum Garden

The former botanical gardens of the Utrecht University. See exotic plants, impressive trees and flowers blooming all year round.

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Waterliniemuseum

Located at the 19th-century Fort bij Vechten, this museum explores the history of the Dutch Water Line defense system through interactive exhibits and a 50-meter-long outdoor model.

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Miffy Museum

An interactive museum designed for families and young children, dedicated to the world-famous bunny created by Utrecht artist Dick Bruna.

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Dick Bruna House

Museum dedicated the most famous Dutch cartoon character: Miffy. Learn more about the cute bunny and its creator.

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Dutch Neighbourhood Museum

Visit this unique museum and experience what life in Utrecht was like hundred years ago. It is an exciting alley full of stories and photos.

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Kunstliefde

Founded in 1807, this is one of the oldest artist societies in the Netherlands, featuring contemporary art exhibitions by members and guest artists in a historic city center gallery.

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Academie Galerie

The official exhibition space for the HKU University of the Arts Utrecht, showcasing contemporary works by students, teachers, and alumni in the city's museum quarter.

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Central Studios

A large-scale event venue and creative hub used for cultural exhibitions, television productions, and trade fairs, located in a former industrial site.

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