What to do and see in Leeuwarden, Friesland Province: The Best Museums

July 10, 2021 Dorsey Hagwood

Leeuwarden (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈleːʋɑrdə(n)] ( listen), West Frisian: Ljouwert [ˈʎɔːw(ə)t] ( listen)), Stadsfries: Liwwadden) is a city and municipality in Friesland in the Netherlands. It is the provincial capital of the States of Friesland. The municipality has a population of 122,293.
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1. Pier Pander Museum

Prinsentuin 1B, 8911 DE Leeuwarden The Netherlands +31 58 233 2350 [email protected] http://www.pierpander.nl
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Pier Pander Museum

2. Galerie de Roos van Tudor

Eewal 47, 8911 GR Leeuwarden The Netherlands +31 58 216 1636 [email protected] http://www.roosvantudor.nl
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Galerie de Roos van Tudor

Gallery De Roos van Tudor was founded in 1987. The gallery organizes six exhibitions a year. In the summertime the gallery is closed and is guest in the Martinichurch in Franeker. Paintings, sculptures, ceramics and graphics.

3. Fogelsangh State

Kleasterwei 3, 9297 WR Leeuwarden The Netherlands +31 511 441 970 [email protected] http://www.fogelsangh-state.nl
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4.5 based on 3 reviews

Fogelsangh State

4. 't Andere Museum

Oostersingel 8 Gevestigd in Pakhuiskoophandel, 8921 GA Leeuwarden The Netherlands +31 58 215 1664 [email protected] http://www.museumpakhuiskoophandel.nl
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

't Andere Museum

The Other Museum from Oldtimer to Lace The museum has a broad collection for both young and old. We have an oldtimer, radio and photography collection for men, a lace and fashion collection for the lady’s and model trains for the children

5. Museumhuis Van Eysinga

Koningsstraat, 25, 8911 KV Leeuwarden The Netherlands +31 20 521 0630 [email protected] http://www.museumhuizen.nl/nl/museumhuis-van-eysinga
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Museumhuis Van Eysinga

Commanding a prestigious position, right in the centre of Leeuwarden, this house was built by one of the most influential and impressive men of his time. It’s not all glitz and glamour, take a look at the servants’ quarters, and see for yourself. Find out why the house stood empty for long periods of time. Ring the doorbell, get to know the Van Eysinga family, feel the vibes and soak up the atmosphere. You can even sit down at one of the games tables.

6. Frisian Resistance Museum

Wilhelminaplein 92, 8911 BS Leeuwarden The Netherlands +31 58 255 5500 [email protected] http://www.friesverzetsmuseum.nl/
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4.0 based on 72 reviews

Frisian Resistance Museum

Reviewed By ilovetotravelfoodie - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

This museum is in the same building as the Fries Museum. Friesland apparently played an important role in the Dutch Resistance during the Second World War. Here a very good collection of photos, artifacts etc. from more than 75 years ago is now being displayed. Recommended.

7. Het Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics

Grote Kerkstraat 11, 8911 DZ Leeuwarden The Netherlands +31 58 212 7438 http://princessehof.nl/sexyceramics
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4.0 based on 250 reviews

Het Princessehof National Museum of Ceramics

This elegant 18th-century building contains the largest collection of Dutch tiles in the world.

Reviewed By Paulo64 - Amsterdam, The Netherlands

very interesting museum, beautiful collection of ceramics and particularly the evolution of Dutch pottery

8. Fries Museum

Wilhelminaplein 92, 8911 BS Leeuwarden The Netherlands +31 58 255 5500 [email protected] http://www.friesmuseum.nl/
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4.0 based on 903 reviews

Fries Museum

The Fries Museum is dedicated to Friesland and the Frisian people. Its activities revolve around the eleven cities that make up the province and the surrounding countryside. These include the Frisians' love-hate relationship with water, the search for what defines the typical Frisian character, and Friesland's place in the wider world. The freedom fighter Grutte Pier's sword; old costumes and clothing; treasures from the Frisian mounds; the legacy of Mata Hari, the exotic dancer who was executed as a spy at the end of the First World War; Gerrit Benner's paintings; contemporary visual art; and the film de Overval: together these objects tell the story of Friesland.

Reviewed By davebO4675BR - The Hague, The Netherlands

Very friendly museum which has done a lot to make the experience interesting especially in the corona time. The staff were very friendly and we enjoyed the exhibitions which are located on two floors. Learnt alot about the area during the war and the history of the friesian people. Worth a visit!

9. Boomsma Museum

Bagijnestraat 42A, 8911 DR Leeuwarden The Netherlands +31 58 299 0343 [email protected] http://www.boomsma.eu
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4.0 based on 95 reviews

Boomsma Museum

10. Museum de Grutterswinkel

Nieuwesteeg 5, 8911 DT Leeuwarden The Netherlands +31 58 215 3427 http://www.museum-de-grutterswinkel.nl/
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4.0 based on 68 reviews

Museum de Grutterswinkel

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