Museums and galleries in Groningen

Bourtange fortress

Architecture

University Museum

Museum

The University Museum has been a science museum since 1934 in the academic heart of the student city of Groningen.

Museum Nienoord: manor house and carriage museum

Museum

Atelier Blossom

Exhibition space

In Atelier Blossom you are welcome for oil paintings and ink drawings.

Domies Toen

Heritage

A unique botanical garden near the Petruskerk in Pieterburen.

Aanblick gallery

Gallery

DoeZoo Insect World

Zoo

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

Veenkoloniaal Museum

Attraction

The Veenkoloniaal Museum tells the story of the golden 19th century. Hundreds of inland and sea vessels, plenty of activity along the canal and on land, dozens of shipyards and just as many factory chimneys.

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 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.

Museum De Buitenplaats

Park/Garden

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.

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.