Museums and galleries in Groningen

Forum Groningen: library, art house movie theatre + events

Library

Tomorrow's possibilities in today's world

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

Synagoge Groningen

Church

In Synagogue Groningen you meet the Jewish culture and history of the Jewish community in Groningen. In the exhibition or during a guided tour you can discover the meaning of holidays, traditions and learn about the local history.

Noorderlicht . Studio | Festival | On Tour

Gallery

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

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.

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.

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).

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...

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.

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.

Storyworld

Museum

Storyworld is the newest museum of comics, animation and games in the Netherlands, but it’s also the coolest and the most fun museum to go to.

Aanblick gallery

Gallery

DoeZoo Insect World

Zoo

Boring Nature? Then you have never been to DoeZoo! At DoeZoo, nature becomes an exciting experience.