The most fun museums in the Netherlands

🎨 Okay honestly... when you hear the word museum, you might not immediately think of an exciting outing. But trust me: the Netherlands is packed with museums that will get even the biggest culture hater excited. Perfect for a rainy day OR a sunny city trip when you want to escape the hustle and bustle for a bit.

📍 We've lined up the most fun museums in the Netherlands for you.

1. Moco Museum - Amsterdam

🖼️ Instagram worthy and surprisingly fun. Here you'll find modern art with a wink. Think Banksy, Keith Haring and Yayoi Kusama. Perfect to combine with a day at Museumplein.

Address: Honthorststraat 20, Amsterdam
Check out the Moco Museum

2. Kröller-Müller Museum - Otterlo

🌳 Combine art with nature in Nationaal Park De Hoge Veluwe. Right in the middle of Nationaal Park De Hoge Veluwe you'll find this museum with the world's second largest Van Gogh collection and a huge sculpture garden. You walk among the sculptures, surrounded by greenery. Tip: you can grab a free white bike and cycle through the park before diving into the museum.

📍 Address: Houtkampweg 6, Otterlo
Discover Kröller-Müller

3. Museum Voorlinden - Wassenaar

🏛️ A museum where even the architecture is already art. The modern building is located in a beautiful dune area and inside you'll find changing exhibitions and installations. And yes, that famous swimming pool where you can walk 'underwater' is here!

Address: Buurtweg 90, Wassenaar
Check out Museum Voorlinden

4. Rijksmuseum - Amsterdam

🖼️ Okay, maybe a bit cliché, but you MUST see the Rijksmuseum. Not only for Rembrandt's Night Watch, but also for the impressive architecture of the building itself. Countless rooms full of masterpieces, historical objects and even a collection of Asian art. Tip: order your ticket online in advance and go early, then you'll avoid the biggest crowds.

Address: Museumstraat 1, Amsterdam
Visit the Rijksmuseum

5. Van Gogh Museum - Amsterdam

🎨 His paintings hang worldwide, but nowhere will you learn as much about his life as here. You see the development of his work and get a glimpse into his tragic, but also fascinating life story. Even if you're not a huge art lover, this museum is interesting and accessible.

Address: Museumplein 6, Amsterdam
Discover the Van Gogh Museum

6. Nederlands Openluchtmuseum - Arnhem

🏡 One of the most fun museums in the Netherlands if you love history and the outdoors. At the Openluchtmuseum you walk among authentic buildings, old farmhouses and traditional workshops. You discover what life in the Netherlands looked like in the past, complete with old trams, windmills and demonstrations of old crafts. Super fun for families, but secretly also for adults who love nostalgia.

📍 Address: Hoeferlaan 4, Arnhem
Learn more about the Nederlands Openluchtmuseum

7. Naturalis - Leiden

🦖 Dinosaurs, glittering gemstones and a gigantic T. rex skeleton: at Naturalis your eyes will be glued to everything. This natural history museum is not only educational, but also modern and interactive. From fossils and skeletons to the story of biodiversity: everything is covered. Perfect for curious children, but also for adults who are still fascinated by dinosaurs and nature.

📍 Address: Darwinweg 2, Leiden
Discover Naturalis

8. Escher in Het Paleis - Den Haag

🏰 This museum is housed in a beautiful old palace, which is worth the visit in itself. Inside, everything revolves around the magical and optical illusions of graphic artist M.C. Escher. His work is world-famous and will make your brain work overtime. Even if you're not into art, you'll be stimulated here. Ideal for a rainy afternoon in Den Haag.

📍 Address: Lange Voorhout 74, Den Haag
Visit Escher in Het Paleis

9. Remastered - Rotterdam

🌟 Fancy a museum that's anything but classic? At Remastered in Rotterdam you literally step into a digital art world. Giant projections, interactive light shows and visuals that you stand right in the middle of. This is art in a completely new guise. Absolutely recommended for anyone who wants to experience something special.

Address: Willemsplein 79, Rotterdam
Discover Remastered

10. Fabrique des Lumières - Amsterdam

💡 A light and visual experience you won't forget anytime soon. In the Westergasfabriek in Amsterdam you'll find Fabrique des Lumiëres: a digital art show where you're literally immersed in famous paintings and artworks. The projections move around you. Ideal for those who love art, but just a little bit different.

Address: Pazzanistraat 37, Amsterdam
Check out Fabrique des Lumiëres

📜 Did you get excited after reading this list? Then consider the Museumkaart. For a fixed amount, you can visit more than 400 museums in the Netherlands for an entire year. Perfect if you want to plan cultural (or just fun) day trips more often. Keep an eye on Findmino for the most fun activities!