Most reviewed Art Museums in South Holland Province
4.5The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery(5.027 reviews) - Wonderful collection Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries • Art Museums
The Mauritshuis is home to the very best of Dutch Golden Age painting. The compact, yet world-renowned collection, is situated in the heart of The Hague, right next to the government centre. Masterpieces such as Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring, The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp by Rembrandt, The Goldfinch by Fabritius and The Bull by Potter are on permanent display in the intimate rooms of this seventeenth-century monument.See more..
Escher at the Palace is dedicated to the work of Holland’s most famous graphic artist M.C. Escher. Nearly all his prints are exhibited, among them Belvedere, Drawing Hands, Waterfall and Ascending and Descending. Here you can see how Escher changed fishes into birds, made water flow upstream and his less known, but very attractive early Italian landscapes. On our main- and first floor you can see how his work progressed from depicting the real world to his constructed worlds. Optical illusion is a key word in his work.An optical illusion depicts something which is in fact impossible. M.C. Escher was a master in this field. An optical illusion literally means doing puzzles with your eyes. The visitor will be able to unravel some of Escher’s mysteries like the Impossible Penrose Triangle by constructing one himself. The extra presentation “In the Eye of Escher” shows various themes in which Escher was involved, like reflection, perception and perspective.See more..
4.5Kunstmuseum Den Haag(1.622 reviews) - Lovely morning in the Kunstmuseum Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
The monumental Gemeentemuseum Den Haag, designed by the architect H.P. Berlage in 1935, is perfect for wandering around in. It houses a varied collection and many changing exhibitions. You will find the world’s biggest collection of works by Piet Mondrian, the highlight being his last abstract work Victory Boogie Woogie, along with some of the finest works by artists of the Hague School, paintings by Picasso, Kandinsky, Van Gogh, Monet, Toorop and many contemporary artists. Gemeentemuseum Den Haag also houses one of the biggest and best collections of Delftware.See more..
4.0Vermeer Centrum Delft(789 reviews)from $12.85 - Step back in time Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
The Vermeer Centrum Delft offers the visitor a discovery tour through the life, works and town of the 17th century master of light: Johannes Vermeer. The section 'Vermeer's world' shows you 17th century Delft. Wander through the famous 'View of Delft' and meet Vermeer's environment: his clients, his family and his rich mother-in-law. In Vermeer's world there are copies of all his paintings in their original size, an entire own world in his 37 works. Vermeer's atelier is dedicated to Vermeer's working methods. Discover how Vermeer mastered light in the light studio. Experiment with the camera obscura and play with colour, hidden views and perspective. And literally step into one of Vermeer's paintings. Many of the Delft painter Johannes Vermeer's paintings are about love. Sometimes it is obvious, but other times he subtly refers to it by painting certain objects or details. These objects and details can be seen in the exhibition 'Vermeer's love messages'. Learn to recognise the symbols in Vermeer's paintings. Besides a visit to the centrum, Vermeer can also be discovered on foot. An individual walk has been set out along all the highlights in Vermeer's life. The Vermeer Combiticket gives you access to all the locations.See more..
4.0Kunsthal Rotterdam(677 reviews) - Colorful contemporary exhibitions Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Art Museums
The Kunsthal Rotterdam is one of the leading cultural institutions in the Netherlands. With over twenty exhibitions a year, the Kunsthal offers a programme that is dynamic and always surprising. The Kunsthal is continuously transforming, and with its regularly changing exhibitions able to offer crossovers between various art disciplines. From modern masters and contemporary art to forgotten cultures, photography, fashion and design. The Kunsthal's exhibition programme gives it its national scope and international allure. In its iconic building designed by Rem Koolhaas, the Kunsthal stands for three core values: art, culture and society. The Kunsthal is not a museum, nor does it wish to be. Not having its own collection gives the Kunsthal absolute freedom, and making optimum use of that freedom is where its strength lies. With a small team, a wide range of exhibitions and activities are realised with a high turnover rate for a diverse audience. This is what makes the Kunsthal different from other institutions in the museum sector.See more..
4.5Museum Voorlinden(597 reviews) - Take your time and enjoy Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Art Museums
Enjoy modern and contemporary art, architecture and nature at museum Voorlinden, Wassenaar, the Netherlands.See more..
The National Museum of Antiquities is housed in an old monumental building and ‘Begijnhof’. It is the Dutch centre for archaeology. A large part of the collection consists of objects related to ancient Egypt. Unique is the two thousand year old Egyptian temple in the central hall of the museum. Besides ancient Egypt, the museum covers the Middle East, the Classical world and the early history of the Netherlands. The entire collection consists of more than 80,000 objects, including statues of Roman emperors, Etruscan tomb finds and mummies.See more..
4.5Dordrechts Museum(372 reviews) - Old and rich museum in very old city Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Rides & Activities • Art Museums
Six centuries of Dutch paintings. A rich collection and temporary exhibitions, a high quality restaurant and a well stored museumshop. Situated in the oldest city of Holland: Dordrecht. Coming up in 2020: ' Aelbert Cuyp & Gainsborough - Constable - Turner' and 'Pioneers of Modernism. Collection Columbus Museum of Art'.See more..
4.5Wereldmuseum(270 reviews) - Will Come Back Again! Tuesday: 10:30 AM - 5:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums • History Museums
4.5Museum De Lakenhal(205 reviews) - Mercifully free from the ravages of mass tourism Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums • History Museums
Museum De Lakenhal is the visual arts, history and crafts museum of the city of Leiden. The city’s illustrious past is highlighted in seven collection presentations, including The Cradle of the Golden Age, Leiden University City, The Siege and Relief of Leiden, and Seven Centuries of ‘Leids Laken’. The internationally renowned collection contains numerous highlights such as Lucas van Leyden’s ‘Last Judgment’ (approximately 1526-27), beautifully stained glass, and paintings by Rembrandt and contemporaries. Since 1874 the museum has been located in a monumental 17thcentury hall for woollen fabrics, carefully restored in 2017-2019 and expanded with modern architecture. The unique encounters between past and present that occur here make Museum De Lakenhal a source of inspiration for all!See more..
4.0Museum Gouda(190 reviews) - Typical pleasant city museum with café Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums • History Museums
Museum Gouda recounts the history of the wonderful city Gouda. You will see unique sixteenth century altarpieces, instruments of torture from the Middle Ages, seventeenth century civic guard group portraits and Gouda pottery, which is famous all over the world.See more..
4.5De Mesdag Collection(136 reviews) - One of my favourite museums in the world Art Museums
The house itself is lovely inside. What I loved was the collection of art. I really liked the collection, a mixture of studies and paintings. The explanations were excellent and I watched all the videos which I don’t usually do. They were interesting and amusing. What makes it particularly lovely is it is quiet and you can really take your time enjoying the art. If you want to see a very famous painting and take a selfie, not the museum for you. If you love landscapes and French and Dutch art, then I’d advise you to visit. I thought it was a good sized collection.See more..
4.5Katwijks Museum(83 reviews) - A nice museum on a rainy day Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums • History Museums
Even in nice weather well worth a visit. Ofcourse the museum deals with the fishing history of Katwijk, but the collection of paintings is amazing, much more than you would expect from an unknown museum. On the top floor you will find a presentation of escapees from the German occupation to England. Well documented and very interesting. All that for a small entrance fee.See more..
4.0Museum Paul Tetar van Elven(75 reviews) - Good guides and authentic experience Tuesday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Art Museums
Museum Paul Tetar van Elven was once the home of the academic painter and art collector Paul Tetar van Elven (1823-1896). Nowadays every aspect of the interior reminds you of his presence. While walking through the living rooms, the study and the library, it is not difficult to imagine that you are visiting the house of an artist. You will encounter historical paintings, portraits and copies after Old Masters like Rembrandt and Rafael, that Paul Tetar painted himself. You can even admire The Nightwatch! The house is filled with antique furniture, Oriental porcelain and Delft pottery.See more..
4.0Gorcums Museum(43 reviews) - Very nice museum! Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums • History Museums
In a city of Gorinchem you can find such a pearl as Gorcums Museum. You can find here a lot of historical information about Gorinchem itself (old name Gorcum) and also about the region. Really worth to spend some time here!See more..
5.0Museum of Comic Art (MoCA)(34 reviews) - Lovely museum! Tuesday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Art Museums • Children's Museums
Museum of Comic Art (MoCA), The first Dutch comics museum devoted entirely to all aspects of the Ninth Art. From Little Nemo to Robert Crumb, from Marten Toonder to Dirk-Jan, you find them all here. Original drawings straight from the artist's table show how comics are made and why they are loved all over the world. Since the comic's inception at the end of the nineteenth century, billions of people have embraced the genre. First in the newspapers (where it always was, the first thing people looked at), later in magazines, individual comics, bundled in books and as complete graphic novels. Located in the heart of Noordwijk aan Zee, the MoCA is the place for all Dutch comic book enthusiasts and a must-see location for tourists who want to get acquainted with the wonderful world of comics.See more..
4.5Prinsenkwartier(33 reviews) - Visit art shop Kunstsuper for free art Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries • Art Museums
Visitors of museum Prinsenhof Delft get a voucher for a selection of art cards. Don’t miss this gift.See more..
5.0LAM Museum(25 reviews) - Well set up modern art museum Tuesday: Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
The LAM is the contemporary (food)art museum in the Netherlands. It’s brand new and packed with international masterpieces. Above all, the LAM is an innovative, personal museum that invites visitors to look at things differently. It’s for people of all (and we mean all!) ages. Our super personal approach means you always get a tailor-made art experience. The LAM in bite-sized info - The place for personal development - A new art experience in 45 minutes (although most visitors stay longer) - The food art museum in the Netherlands - Internationally renowned collection - For all ages, also fun for kids! - VIP treatment for all visitors - Look at things differently – in the museum and at home - Awesome architecture - Located on Keukenhof Estate - Tickets with start times - You decide who pays*See more..
A passing comment in a tourist information centre in Leiden, sent us on a bit of a hunt for the Young Rembrandt Studio. It was worth the hunt for we indeed discovered a treasure: the house where Rembrandt learned to paint and a short film about his experiences as a young artist. Film was short but gave insights into his young life. It was also free but we gave a donation to the studio. It was not easy to find so allow lots of time to wander in a most beautiful part of Leiden.See more..
4.5Vermeer Centrum Delft(21 reviews) - Interesting peek into Vermeer life Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
We had a good luck that in one week we were able to visit both Rembrandt house as well as this Vermeer exhibition. Both are great, yet each completely different to the other. Whereas Rembrandt house is more about the everyday life of the artist, Vermeer Centrum is more about the general portrait of Vermeer, his time, education, influences. Yes, it is good there are reproductions of all his paintings - it helps to see the scale and development. However - having seen some originals in Rijksmuseum I must confirm that they are not 100%. Still very close. Overall, very interesting to see.See more..
5.0Sculpture Garden Clingenbosch(11 reviews) - The best outdoor modern sculptures collection Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent 2-3 hours Art Museums
Sculpture garden Clingenbosch is situated on the Clingenbosch estate, a stone’s throw away from museum Voorlinden. More than sixty works by national and international artists can be admired here, including Henry Moore, Sol LeWitt, Berlinde De Bruyckere, Carel Visser and Atelier Van Lieshout. Guided tours take place every Thursday from May to October from 15.00 to 18.00 hours.See more..
4.5Rien Poortvliet Museum Korendijk(10 reviews) - For those who like museums out of the main stream Tuesday: 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 1-2 hours Art Museums
I admire the work of this contemporary Dutch illustrator and artist. He made very accurate and sensitive paintings of animals and people around the areas where he lived in The Netherlands. His museum is small and it can be seen in around 1 hour or a bit more. There is an interesting projection about him and the works change from time to time. The museum is located in a small island and requires to take a ferry for around 8 minutes to get there. It is right in front of the area where the ferry arrived The museum is operated by local volunteers and shows case the richness of Portvliet's work, specially as illustrator. He created some characters for children, called "kabouters" and illustrated many books with them. The room in the first floor of the museum is dedicated to kids, including the his books and a whole environment created with kids' activities. No kids around, though, which was a pity.See more..
5.0Museum In Den Halven Maen(4 reviews) - Klein ............. maar fijn ! Speciality Museums • Art Museums • History Museums
Tot dusver is dit het kleinste museum in Nederland dat wij ooit hebben bezocht ! Dit particuliere museum bestaat sinds 1991 en biedt u een keur aan nostalgische artikelen uit grootmoeders tijd. In het nagemaakte "schnoepwinckeltje" tref je allerlei snoeperijen van vroeger aan, zoals; duimdrop, haverstroo, en stroopsoldaatjes. In het nagemaakte café waan je je snel in hert begin van de vorige eeuw en kan je genieten van een heerlijk kopje koffie/thee met diverse zelfgebakken koek. Een bezoek aan de "hoedenzolder" was bijzonder leuk. In gedachten zagen wij onze respectievelijke overgrootmoeders met 'hun' hoedjes op naar ter kerke gaan ! De nagemaakte kruidenierswinkel laat een grote verzameling blikken en verpakkingen uit grootmoeders tijd zien. Kortom; bijzonder leuk ! De moeite waard ! U mag het niet overslaan als u in de buurt komt (vlakbij Brielle) Kees & Nella uit BarendrechtSee more..
5.0Beeldenkas(2 reviews) - Creativity of one man has no boundaries Art Galleries • Speciality Museums • Art Museums
The whole world of mosaic sculptures crated by one man - Willem Berkhout in the greenhouse. He never stops his process of creation. Very unusual place with unusual exposition!See more..
5.0Museum De Voorde(2 reviews) - Interactive museum, fun and great for kids! Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Rides & Activities • Art Museums • Children's Museums
Museum De Voorde is about you and me, here and now. Find out what connects us and where we differ from each other. The interactive exhibitions offer various challenges that will make you think about yourself and others and encourage you to engage into dialogue with your family and friends. Museum De Voorde is a kidsproof museum. In all our exhibitions we provide challenges and tests especially for kids.See more..
4.5Dordtyart(2 reviews) - Kunst in industriële omgeving Spent 1-2 hours Art Galleries • Art Museums
Dordtyart is gevestigd in een voormalige fabriekshal op de Stadswerven. In een rauwe industriële omgeving wordt kunst getoond. In seizoen 2016 is dat glaskunst, onder de naam Glassfever. Vooral heel interessant is het werk van verschillende kunstenaars, waaronder Folkert de Jong en Giny de Vos, die normaal gesproken niet in glas werken, maar die door de organisatie gevraagd zijn voor deze tentoonstelling speciaal werk te maken. In een korte film is te zien hoe deze kunstenaars te werk zijn gegaan. Door de grootte van de hal kan er ook groot werk getoond worden. Een heel bijzondere tentoonstelling, zeer de moeite van een bezoek waard.See more..
5.0LAM(1 review) Art Galleries • Art Museums • Children's Museums
5.0Molen De Walvisch(1 review) - Molen De Walvisch Spent < 1 hour Art Museums • History Museums
The Molen De Walvisch is one of the largest windmills in the world ad is open to visitors. During our visit, we were able to climb the four levels (the first two are stairways and the last two are ladders) to the top of the windmill and walk onto the deck and watch the windmill blades rotate. The experience was very worthwhile. The mill is a working facility and staff are able to provide very good information regarding the history and the operation of the facility. I have provided a link to the museum website and this will help visitors plan their visit.See more..
