Museums
What’s your favorite museum? “You go to a museum to marvel and be amazed.” Experience the lives of the first settlers of the Colonies of Benevolence, marvel at the hunebeds, or laugh at the most counterfeit artworks in the Museum of Fake Art. Stimulate your mind and enrich yourself with a wealth of information. Also discover the treasure troves of Southwest Drenthe.
The Proefkolonie Museum
Discover the origins of our welfare state on a multimedia journey through time.
MorePark Westerbork Memorial Center
Because we will never forget... The Kamp Westerbork Museum tells the story of life in this camp during World War II.
MoreVeenhuizen Prison Museum
The most thrilling outing in the Netherlands. Crime and punishment are timeless themes. But the way we punish people has changed significantly over the years.
MoreMiramar Maritime Museum
Have you ever come face to face with a blue shark? In Miramar, you can encounter this and other strange sea creatures.
MoreDrents Museum
Stimulate all your senses at the Drents Museum. At the Drents Museum, you’ll discover the hidden secrets of archaeology, art, and history.
MoreJan Kruis Museum
Step into the life of Jan Kruis, the creator of Jan, Jans, and the kids. Who knows—maybe there’s a comic artist hiding inside you!
MoreBorger Hunebed Center
Drenthe is known for its hunebeds. You can visit all 52 of them for free. Want to learn more about these prehistoric burial chambers? Be sure to visit the Hunebedcentrum!
MoreMuseum of Fake Art
The Museum of Fake Art, located in the former town hall in Vledder, has a unique collection of forgeries.
MoreNational Wickerwork Museum in Noordwolde
The Wickerwork Museum has an extensive collection of both traditional and contemporary wickerwork.
MoreLeeuwarden Natural History Museum
From the tiniest bee to the enormous skeleton of a sperm whale—at the Fryslân Nature Museum, you’ll discover all kinds of things about nature!
MoreEllert and Brammert Open-Air Museum
Experience what it was like to live and work in the last century, and discover the legend of the giants Ellert and Brammert.
MoreBe sure to check out the other options as well:
Cycling and Hiking
You can explore Drenthe by bike or on foot. Covering 6,100 hectares, the Drents-Friese Wold is the second-largest forest and heathland area in the Netherlands.
For the kids
For children, every day in Drenthe is an adventure. At Park Drentheland, there’s plenty of space to go on an adventure—either in the park itself or in the woods.
Horseback Riding
The Drents-Friese Wold is a wonderful place to explore on horseback. Gallop across the Kale Duinen, past sand drifts, across the heath, and through the forest.
Shop 'til you drop
Being well-rested means you'll have the energy to go shopping!
Food and Drink
Looking for a nice place to enjoy a good meal or have a drink? We'd love to share our favorite spots in the area!
Bring your dog
Discover the best places to visit with your dog near Park Drentheland



















