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Museums / Voorschoten

South Holland · Culture & daily life

Duivenvoorde divides the visit between castle and park

The castle museum, park, estate shop and pavilion each keep their own rhythm on the extensive estate in Voorschoten.

Plan your visit ↗

The interior carries layers of occupation

Compare room function, furniture and art, and ask which furnishings belong to which occupant or period. Avoid a single period image for the whole castle.

The park is different every day

Paths, water and monuments form a longer outdoor route. Bear in mind the season, maintenance and the closing of the gate at 19.30.

The anniversary has its own calendar

The programme marking 800 years of Duivenvoorde may add guided tours and events. Check the date, ticket and any different museum hours separately.

Before you go

Castle museum and shop Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 11.00–17.00, last admission 16.15. Park daily 08.00–19.30; pavilion Wednesday–Sunday 10.00–17.30. Special guided tours and events mean different times; tickets recommended in advance. On 3 October 2026 the castle museum is open from 11.00 to 14.00.

Sources

This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.

  1. Research card 1421 — Kasteel Duivenvoorde

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified reference from a supplied research card; content, authority and currency still to be checked independently.

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