South Holland

Museums & Exhibitions

Our most recommended South Holland Museums & Exhibitions

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  1. The Hague: Mauritshuis Entrance Ticket

  Indulge the art-lover in you at the Mauritshuis, home to the best of Dutch painting from the Golden Age. Explore one of the most iconic buildings in the Hague, located next to the Parliament. Look out of its windows for a view of the pond.  Discover the art museum's compact, yet world-renowned collection. See more than 200 masterpieces such as Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring", "The Anatomy Lesson of Dr. Nicolaes Tulp" by Rembrandt, "The Goldfinch" by Fabritius, and "The Bull" by Potter on permanent display. Appreciate the collection's rich variety, with genre paintings by Jan Steen, landscapes by Jacob van Ruisdael, still lifes by Adriaen Coorte, and portraits by Rubens. Admire the 17th-century monument's historic yet intimate interior, with its silken wall coverings, sparkling chandeliers, and monumental painted ceilings. Stay as long as you wish and visit the museum at your own...

  It was a wonderful museum in a beautiful building surrounded with the most amazing masterpieces from the 17th century from the best dutch painters such as Rembrandt, Vermeer etc.

  Reviewed by Natalie, 8/26/2021
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  2. Madurodam Miniature Park Entrance Ticket

  Visit the whole country in a day! Discover the highlights and heritage of Holland at Madurodam, world famous for its model ‘village’, the Netherlands in miniature. The park is beautiful and consists of 338 miniatures as well as flowers in bloom from April until October. Visit Little Amsterdam, have a look at the Parliament Building in The Hague or see what a real Dutch cheese market looks like. Everything is built to a scale of 1:25 including miniature trains, boats and cars that move around. A joy for the whole family with interactive activities and two playgrounds. And to find out more about Holland’s rich history, visit the indoor attractions. Hear about remarkable stories like the Dutch’s ability to transform water into land. Experience the waters threatening the Netherlands in the Waterwolf and help the steam engine keep Holland dry. And did you know that New York used to be Dutch?...

  It's nice to see the artwork and the history of Netherlands. It helps you build a connect with the country. And on top of it, it's very beautiful so you get opportunities of clicking many photographs with amazing backgrounds. And there is a 5 min light and sound show in a dark hall which you can enjoy. It's in English and Dutch every alternate show.

  Reviewed by Rishabh, Netherlands, 6/14/2021
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  3. The Hague: Classic Cars Louwman Museum Entry

  The Louwman Museum is home to the world’s oldest private collection of motor cars, compiled by two generations of the Louwman family. The museum dates back to 1934 and now comprises over two hundred and fifty antique and classic motor cars. Experts regard the collection as one of the most beautiful in the world. The museum exudes passion. Each car has its own story to tell, its own contribution to history. The motor car is a mirror of culture. The collection is housed in a purpose-built museum in The Hague, the city where P.W. Louwman established his Dodge and Chrysler import company. The building, designed by American architect Michael Graves, blends in sympathetically with its historic surroundings. The landscape gardens, designed by Lodewijk Baljon, complement the architecture of the building.

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  4. Rotterdam: Kinderdijk Windmill Village Entry Ticket

  Explore the windmill village of Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See museum mills and a pumping station, then glide across the polders on a tour boat.

  Journey back through time to a world of old Dutch windmills. Stroll through the centuries-old buildings of a delightful village, and see fascinating exhibits from different historical eras.

  Visit three museum mills, open-air displays, and a pumping station. There's also an interactive scavenger hunt for kids, a multi-screen film, and an app to make the most of your visit.

  Then, clamber aboard one of the inclusive tour boats. Glide across the polder waters as the many windmills of the village drift past.

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  5. The Hague: Oranjehotel World War II Prison Entrance Ticket

  Discover the history of the Netherlands' Nazi occupation at the Oranjehotel. For over 250 prisoners, this was their final destination: they were sentenced to death and executed by firing squad. With the help of your audioguide, listen to the impressive stories of the prisoners, illustrated by documents and photographs, and told in interviews and audio fragments. Hear moving stories of injustice, hunger, and insecurity, but also stories of hope, solidarity, and faith in freedom. During your visit, learn about the history of the building and the rise of the resistance. Discover what life was really like for prisoners and learn more about the disruption causeed to their families and the consequences this had after the war.

  Very nice experience. There is also a parking near the entrance, so no need to walk.

  Reviewed by Anonymous, 7/31/2021
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  6. The Hague: Kunstmuseum Entry Ticket

  Visit The Hague’s must-see art museum with your entry ticket to the Kunstmuseum. Enjoy its leading collection of modern and contemporary art, fashion, and decorative arts.  Peruse up to 160,000 works of art, making the Kunstmuseum is one of Europe’s biggest art museums. Enjoy works by the likes of Monet, Picasso, Kandinsky, Sol Lewitt, Francis Bacon, and Louise Bourgeois. Learn how it is also the international home of Piet Mondrian’s work, with no fewer than 300 works by the famous Dutch artist in its collection. This is the only museum where Mondrian’s life and progress towards abstract art unfold before your eyes. And as a cherry on the cake, appreciate the architecture the artwork is housed in — an art-deco building by H.P. Berlage. See how daylight floods the intimate side galleries, hallways, and entrance hall for maximum enjoyment by its visitors.

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  7. Rotterdam: Miniworld Rotterdam Entry Ticket

  Visit the largest indoor miniature collection in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. Located in the center of Rotterdam, Miniworld offers a unique way to explore the city of Rotterdam as well as other parts of the Netherlands. See the history, architecture, stories, and absorbing maritime tradition of Rotterdam with a birds-eye view. View vast rural Dutch landscapes, filled with windmills and typical Dutch villages. The whole miniature world takes up over 650 square meters of space. In Miniworld a day lasts 24 minutes. When night falls, look down as thousands of tiny lights sparkle in the dark. At dawn, the 27,000 tiny inhabitants wake up and the city comes to life. See intercity trains rush to their destinations, and trucks carry their cargo to and from the miniature port. Look closely and take note of the level of detail. Continue on to the exhibition of Great Britain in minia...

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  8. Rotterdam: "Remastered" Digital Art Audiovisual Experience

  Discover a world where you go on parade with the unearthly creatures of Jeroen Bosch. Get immersed in the colorful scenes of Van Gogh and dance on the beat of Mondrian’s ‘Victory Boogie Woogie’. Walk through a waterfall, make your own UFO fly on a gigantic LED Screen, interact with schools of fish, and sail through the clouds.

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  9. Scheveningen: LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre Entry Ticket

  Enjoy a fun-filled visit to the LEGOLAND® Discovery Centre in Scheveningen. Discover the 7 different zones of the park and take a ride through LEGO® city in the Fantasy Express. Reach for the stars in the 4D Cinema, build with the girls from LEGO Friends, and explore the LEGO® NINJAGO® Training Zone and train to become a real ninja! Explore the DUPLO® Park and Pirate Island and in between stop for a drink and a snack in the Café. At the end of your visit, stroll through the LEGO Shop with exclusive LEGO sets and items.

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  10. Gouda: Entry Ticket to Church of St. John with Audioguide

  Visit the church of St. John in Gouda and discover all its beauty with the help of an audioguide. Watch the sun shine through the 72 world-famous stained-glass windows and mmediately understand what makes St John’s in Gouda so special.  No other church in the world has so much sixteenth-century stained glass. The Gouda Windows, as they are known, are among the supreme achievements of European glass painting. Gaze in awe at the superb colors and rich interplay of light that contribute to the hushed atmosphere in the longest church in the Netherlands.