Museums and galleries in Groningen

Hermans Dijkstra farm

Heritage

Restaurant Hermans Dijkstra is located in the barn of the farm. A lovely diner is possible from Thursday till Sunday evening. Next to that it is possible to organize events, weddings or meetings. Behind the farm is the bed and breakfast Graanzicht.

Haren Hortus botanical gardens

Park/Garden

The Tea Factory

Tea garden

The Tea Factory is a unique combination of the only tea museum in the Netherlands, an atmospheric tea-house with perhaps the most extensive tea menu in the world and a fragrant tea shop.

Roesd - Giclée Shop

Exhibition space

A cozy art shop that consists of a showroom, gift shop and brasserie. Order a delicious cup of fresh coffee in the brasserie or just look around and enjoy all the beauty!

Museum Het Behouden Blik

Museum

In this smalles museum of the northern Netherlands you will find a glimpse of recognition into our society by means of a large collection of Dutch decorative tins (1880-1980).

Church Rottum

Church

The church is located at the highest point of the artificial mound (5 meters above sea level). The church is built in 1889 on the foundations of the old abbey church. The church is open for visitors all days of the week, free of charge.

De Groninger Kroon

Tea garden

In this authentic working-class home you will find a tea room with Groningen dishes in addition to a gallery.

A historic experience

Attraction

What would our lives look like without a car, smartphone, computer, television or microwave? You will find an answer to that question in the open air museum Het Hoogeland. Visitors will experience the atmosphere of the past, in groups or individually.

Museum Nienoord: manor house and carriage museum

Museum

Kunsterf Warempel

Attraction

At Kunsterf Warempel, Annet and Wim provide creative holidays, during these days you can paint, model or spatially design. In addition, Annet regularly collaborates with Wim Huiting on art projects on location.

Legio Museum

Museum

In the Legolaan you will find in the former building of LEGO Netherlands a unique, extensive collection of LEGO and an overview of the history of the company in Grootegast.

Domies Toen

Heritage

A unique botanical garden near the Petruskerk in Pieterburen.

Martinichurch Groningen

Architecture

There was already a wooden church on the site of the Martini Church around the year 800. Around the year 1000 it was replaced by a tuff building.

Archaeology-Geology-Shells-Navigation-Sea aquarium

Attraction

Museum railway line STAR

Historic tram/train

The longest museum railway in the Netherlands. Embark on a journey back in time on the border of Groningen and Drenthe! A day out for young and old.

Forum Groningen: library, art house movie theatre + events

Library

Tomorrow's possibilities in today's world

MOW | Museum Westerwolde

Exhibition space

Northern Nautical Museum

Museum

Two historic fifteenth-century buildings at the Brugstraat, the Gothic house and the Canter house, together form the wonderful décor of the collection of the Northern Nautical Museum.

NP3

Gallery

NP3 is the platform for exploratory and experimental contemporary art. It has three magnificent locations in the city of Groningen, each with its very own architecture, function, and ambiance

Noorderlicht . Studio | Festival | On Tour

Gallery

Noorderlicht is a versatile and international stage for photography and other visual arts.

Menkemaborg

Castle or Manor

The Menkemaborg is one of the most beautiful borgen in the province of Groningen that has been preserved. The borg was built in the fourteenth century.

Bourtange fortress

Architecture

Art Gallery and Ard Lending - "Het Kunsthuis"

Gallery

Art gallery and art lending 'Het Kunsthuis' is located in the fortified town of Oudeschans. Here you will find more than 1,500 works of art that you can buy or rent. Both art by local artists and internationally renowned names.

Werelderfgoedcentrum Waddenzee (WEC)

Museum

The Wadden Sea World Heritage Center (WEC) is an initiative of and builds on Seal Center Pieterburen and will be the new Workshop of the Wadden. The WEC in Lauwersoog will be the place to experience the Wadden area. The expected opening to the public i...