Van Gogh House in Drenthe
On 11 September 1883 Vincent van Gogh takes a train from The Hague to Drenthe. His brother Theo sent him money for the train...
Houseboat Museum: small but quirky museum in Amsterdam
Did you know there are 2,500 houseboats in Amsterdam but only one is a museum where you can get a peek of life onboard?
The...
One of its kind: Museum of Working Class Neighbourhoods
In general city exhibitions emphasize on the history of the priviledged. The history of the common folk (around 80% of the population) is showcased...
First Frisian Skating Museum in Hindeloopen
Did you know that the First Frisian Skating Museum in Hindeloopen houses the world's largest collection of ice skates?
Also on display: memorabilia of all...
Bring your dirty laundry to the museum and enjoy free entry
Did you know that if you bring your dirty laundry, you will enjoy free entry (regular adult ticket €15) to Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen...
Mustard Factory in Doesburg
Did you know that it is a must(ard) to visit the Mustard Factory when you are in Doesburg? The preparation of its mustard has...
12th century abbey in Middelburg
Did you know that the abbey in Middelburg dates back the the 12th century?
Since 1972 part of the complex houses the Zeeuws Museum with...
Cuypers Library inside Amsterdam’s Rijkmuseum
Did you know that the Cuypers Library (inside Rijksmuseum) is the largest public art history research library in the Netherlands?
Since 1885 books, catalogues and...
Rembrandt’s only two life-sized portraits
Did you know that tomorrow Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum welcomes Rembrandt's first and only life-sized portraits, of newly-weds Marten and Oopjen?
To celebrate this monumental co-purchase (with...
Panorama Mesdag 360° painting
Did you know that Panorama Mesdag is the largest painting in the Netherlands? The 360° painting by Hendrik Willem Mesdag (1831-1915) is more than...