Where will your curiosity take you?

Bussum · Noord-Holland

Historische Kring Bussum: a place for local questions

The Historische Kring Bussum is a documentation centre in the station wing of Naarden-Bussum. Archives, a library and activities help you explore the history of Bussum.

Arnemuiden · Zeeland

Scheepswerf C.A. Meerman: craftsmanship at a working shipyard

The historic C.A. Meerman shipyard in Arnemuiden combines a museum function with work on ships. Sheds, slipways and tools show maritime craftsmanship from different angles.

Aalsmeer · Noord-Holland

Historische Tuin Aalsmeer: horticulture as a living collection

The Historische Tuin in Aalsmeer shows crops, greenhouses and tools linked to local horticulture. The garden changes with the seasons.

Papendrecht · Zuid-Holland

Historische Verbrandingsmotoren: engineering that deserves attention

At Stichting Historische Verbrandingsmotoren in Papendrecht, a collection of working engines takes centre stage. Names such as Werkspoor, Kromhout and Brons offer points of reference, but even without knowing the makes there is plenty to see in the constructions.

Nieuw-Buinen · Drenthe

Glasmuseum Nieuw-Buinen: glass from everyday life

The Glasmuseum in Nieuw-Buinen presents everyday utility glass in the multi-purpose building MFA De Noorderbreedte. According to the collection description, bottles and jars offer a recognisable way into the local industrial subject.

Hilversum · Noord-Holland

Militaire Geneeskundige Dienst: care in a military setting

The Historische Verzameling Militaire Geneeskundige Dienst (Military Medical Service collection) in Hilversum covers medical care within the armed forces. Equipment, uniforms, photographs and mission objects make up the described collection.

Arnhem · Gelderland

Regiment van Heutsz: research by appointment behind the barracks gate

The historical collection covers the KNIL, Korea, the Cold War and later missions, but is currently only accessible to a limited extent, by appointment.

Hellevoetsluis · Zuid-Holland

Historyland mixes a museum gallery with outdoor activities

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Dinosaurs, a mammoth steppe, fossil hunting, bunkers and Historygolf make Historyland a combination of historical theme park and museum.

Andijk · Noord-Holland

Zet ’m op: looking at hats and sometimes trying them on

Hoedenmuseum Zet ’m op in Andijk collects hats and related objects. Shape, material and decoration turn a familiar item of clothing into a many-sided museum subject.

St. Oedenrode · Noord-Brabant

Hoeve Strobol: tools, engines and vehicles

Hoeve Strobol in Nijnsel brings together craft tools, vehicles and machines. The collection offers starting points for anyone who wants to understand how material was worked and how work was powered.

Dordrecht · Zuid-Holland

Hof van Nederland puts freedom up for discussion

On a historic site in Dordrecht, the museum brings together the States Assembly of 1572, the Synod, the De Witt brothers and stories from the Second World War.

Leerdam · Utrecht

Van Aerden: garden, almshouse and cottage around 1900

Leerdam's almshouse (hofje), dating from 1770, opens its French inner garden, Nutstuin and a furnished cottage of a resident around 1900 during the season.

Alkmaar · Noord-Holland

Hollands Kaasmuseum: from cow to trade in Alkmaar

The Hollands Kaasmuseum in the Waag building covers the making and trading of cheese. Historical tools, images and interactive elements bring a familiar product closer.

Amsterdam · Noord-Holland

Hollandsche Schouwburg: a memorial site with context

The Hollandsche Schouwburg in Amsterdam is a memorial site within the Joods Cultureel Kwartier (Jewish Cultural Quarter). The educational presentation covers the persecution of the Jews in the Netherlands and the significance of this site.

Braamt · Gelderland

Home of Football: remembering football through objects

Home of Football in Braamt is a collection of football memorabilia that you visit by appointment with a personal guided tour. Shirts, scarves and match material form the starting point.

Helmond · Noord-Brabant

HomeComputerMuseum: computers to use

The HomeComputerMuseum in Helmond presents home computers and games consoles in set-ups that refer to different periods. Many machines are offered in usable condition, so that operating them can be part of the visit.

Berkel en Rodenrijs · Zuid-Holland

Honger naar Bevrijding: war history from Lansingerland

Honger naar Bevrijding is a small war museum beneath the Rehoboth events centre in Berkel en Rodenrijs. The collection focuses on stories from Lansingerland.

Zaandijk · Noord-Holland

Honig Breethuis: a Zaan home built around a paper manufacturer

The Honig Breethuis in Zaandijk presents a reconstructed interior centred on the household of paper manufacturer Jacob Breet. Hosts guide visitors through the house.

Velsen-Noord · Noord-Holland

Hoogovensmuseum: steel history in a pipe foundry

The Hoogovensmuseum in Velsen-Noord tells the story of the steel company in a historic pipe foundry. The building gives the objects, documents and photographs an industrial setting.

Schiedam · Zuid-Holland

Hooibergmuseum Schiedam: museum visit not confirmed

A museum guide links the Hooibergmuseum to Hoeve Sophia in Schiedam. There is no current museum programme or schedule.

Maastricht · Limburg

Horloge Museum: a collection by appointment

The Horloge Museum in Maastricht can be visited by appointment. Ask in advance which parts of the watch collection will be on view during your visit.

Amsterdam · Noord-Holland

Hortus Botanicus: plants in the garden and glasshouses

The Hortus Botanicus in Amsterdam offers a plant collection in its garden and glasshouses. A visit is all about looking at living plants, with different environments within one site.

Leiden · Zuid-Holland

Hortus Leiden: looking at plants in garden and greenhouse

The Hortus botanicus Leiden combines gardens, tropical greenhouses and a Wintertuin (Winter Garden). The living collection changes with the seasons and invites unhurried comparison.

Amsterdam · Noord-Holland

House of Bols: aromas, flavours and a brand story

House of Bols, also called Bols Cocktail Experience, is an interactive presentation for adults. Aroma, liqueurs and cocktails are the common thread of the visit as described.