10 nicest museums in the Netherlands

A night or weekend break in the Netherlands? Explore the surroundings of the Netherlands and immerse yourself in history while visiting various museums. The Netherlands has as many as hundreds of different museums. The 10 best museums in the Netherlands? Read about them here!

1. Rijksmuseum
During your night or weekend break, visit the Rijksmuseum; one of Europe's most famous museums where you can admire more than 8,000 works of art.

2. The Railway Museum
Looking for a museum for young and old? Immerse yourself in railway technology and see interactive exhibitions at the Spoorwegmuseum which is known as one of the most fun museums in the Netherlands.

3. The North Brabant Museum
See works by Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Rubens, Monet and Picasso, among others, during a visit to the Noordbrabants Museum.

4. Van Gogh Museum
Want to see the works of Van Gogh during your weekend or night trip? You will find the largest collection of works at the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam.

5. The Mauritshuis
Want to admire the best Dutch paintings by Rembrandt and Vermeer? Then a visit to the Mauritshuis is an absolute must!

6. The Open Air Museum
Want to spend a day outdoors and immerse yourself in cultural history? Then the Open Air Museum in Arnhem is the perfect match.

7. Anne Frank House
Curious about Anne Frank's story? Then visit the Anne Frank House and see how Anne Frank and her Jewish family spent more than two years in hiding.

8. NEMO Science Museum
Are you interested in science and technology? Get to know the world of NEMO during a visit to the NEMO Science Science Museum in Amsterdam.

9. The Drents Museum
Are you more interested in prehistoric artefacts? Visit the Drents Museum during a night or weekend break and immerse yourself in history.

10. The Kröller-Müller Museum
Combine your weekend or night away in nature with a visit to a museum? Then the Kröller-Müller Museum, located in the Veluwe, might be something for you.

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