The 6 Best Specialty Museums in Dordrecht, South Holland Province

December 11, 2021 Chanda Heide

Dordrecht (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈdɔrdrɛxt] ( listen)), colloquially Dordt ([dɔrt]), historically in English named Dort, is a city and municipality in the Western Netherlands, located in the province of South Holland. It is the fourth-largest city of the province, with a population of 118,450. The municipality covers the entire Dordrecht Island, also often called Het Eiland van Dordt ("the Island of Dordt"), bordered by the rivers Oude Maas, Beneden Merwede, Nieuwe Merwede, Hollands Diep, and Dordtsche Kil. Dordrecht is the largest and most important city in the Drechtsteden and is also part of the Randstad, the main conurbation in the Netherlands. Dordrecht is the oldest city in Holland and has a rich history and culture.
Restaurants in Dordrecht

1. Huis Van Gijn

Nieuwe Haven 29/30, 3311 AP Dordrecht The Netherlands +31 6 14653222 http://cms.dordrecht.nl/dordt?nav=tfvwtCsHaKnPiCbC
Excellent
58%
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38%
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4%
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4.5 based on 272 reviews

Huis Van Gijn

Reviewed By clairebR2257CO

This museum is well designed within the restrictions of the building and its former owner. There is a lift to help people get up and down, as well as a handy little booklet in a range of languages for information.

2. Museum 1940-1945

Nieuwe Haven 27/28, 3311 AP Dordrecht The Netherlands +31 78 613 0172 http://www.museum19401945.nl/
Excellent
53%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
8%
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4.5 based on 36 reviews

Museum 1940-1945

3. Het Hof van Nederland

Hof 6, 3311 XG Dordrecht The Netherlands +31 6 14653222 [email protected] https://www.hethofvannederland.nl/
Excellent
47%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
4%
Terrible
3%
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4.5 based on 127 reviews

Het Hof van Nederland

Reviewed By nanimonaiw2018 - Leiden, The Netherlands

If you have time for only one museum in Dordrecht then I would recommend this. Wonderful interaction, a funny but also carefully-made film, interesting display in the entire museum focussing not only the history of Dutch independence but also the story of Dordrecht. English brochure is offered at the ticket desk by the friendly staff. The entire atmosphere is friendly and relaxing, and one can really actively join the visit since the very beginning rather than receive a flow of information without feedback. Having studied quite a lot on the independence of the Netherlands, I have to say that the museum offers a 'Holland-centric' narrative, which is quite common in Holland [not in the entire Netherlands], a version easily understandable but may be complemented by other perspectives [not the job for this museum]. However, it is still worth a visit. During my visit, there is a temporary exhibition about the State Bible of the Dutch Protestant Church. Focussing on the printing history, it shows many copies of this Bible and tries to tell a narrative about the Bible in Dutch. Well-done, but to some extent a bit simple. You may need more information from the temporary exhibition in Dordrechts Museum. Unfortunately, the temporary exhibition is only in Dutch.

4. Dordts Patriciershuis

Wolwevershaven 9, 3311 AV Dordrecht The Netherlands +31 78 843 8746 [email protected] http://www.dordtspatriciershuis.nl
Excellent
48%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
2%
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4.5 based on 56 reviews

Dordts Patriciershuis

5. Nationaal Onderwijsmuseum

Burgemeester de Raadtsingel 97, 3311 JG Dordrecht The Netherlands +31 78 632 6820 [email protected] http://www.onderwijsmuseum.nl
Excellent
25%
Good
52%
Satisfactory
19%
Poor
3%
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1%
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4.0 based on 63 reviews

Nationaal Onderwijsmuseum

6. Binnenvaartmuseum

Maasstraat 19, 3313 CR Dordrecht The Netherlands http://www.debinnenvaart.nl/binnenvaartmuseum/
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5.0 based on 1 reviews

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