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Centraal Museum

19th-century museum with exhibitions of art & applied art, fashion & the history of Utrecht.

Agnietenstraat 1, 3512 XA Utrecht
📞 030 236 2353

Highlights

  • Live performances

Accessibility

  • Assistive hearing loop
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Wheelchair rental

Amenities

  • Good for kids
  • Restaurant
  • Toilets
  • Free Wi-Fi

Crowd

  • Family friendly
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Transgender safe space

The Centraal Museum in Utrecht, Netherlands is a must-see for art and history lovers. Located in the heart of Utrecht’s historic city center, the museum boasts an impressive array of exhibits, activities, and events.

The Centraal Museum is home to a vast collection of Dutch art, spanning from the Middle Ages to the present day. Artworks include masterpieces from the Dutch Golden Age, as well as modern and contemporary works. Highlights of the collection include works by Rembrandt, Frans Hals, and Jan Steen. The museum also features a variety of Dutch applied arts, such as furniture, ceramics, and textiles.

The museum’s exhibitions are constantly changing, with new shows and events taking place throughout the year. Current exhibitions include “The Golden Age of Dutch Painting”, “The Dutch Landscape”, and “The Dutch in the East Indies”. The museum also hosts a variety of events, such as lectures, workshops, and guided tours.

In addition to its art collection, the Centraal Museum also houses a number of historical artifacts. These include archaeological finds from the area, as well as items from the museum’s own collection. The museum also has a library, which contains books and other materials related to Dutch art and history.

The Centraal Museum is a great place to visit for anyone interested in Dutch art and history. With its impressive collection of art and artifacts, as well as its constantly changing exhibitions and events, it is sure to be an enjoyable and educational experience. Whether you’re a fan of Dutch art, or just want to learn more about the country’s history, the Centraal Museum is the perfect place to visit.

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5 stars

Currently there is a great exposition on Paradise and the museum overall provides great atmosphere and nice things to see! Additionally, there is a good café/restaurant where you can have a delicious lunch! Highly recommend to visit if you’re in Utrecht More

4 stars

Really good & informative museum about the history of Utrecht, could have been more content there

3 stars

Modern art (mostly media) museum combined with traditional Dutch paintings (interesting in my opinion). Most of the museum is undergoing a renovation, so there is not much to see, but still it is an interesting experience. … More