Must-see museums

Modern art & the history of Gooi

From international icons like Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot and the Singer Laren Museum to lesser-known gems, including the Vechtstreek Museum and the Dutch Fortress Museum, you will be amazed by the diverse, high-quality range of museums in Gooi & Vecht. We present you with an overview of the not-to-be-missed venues.

Singer Laren

Visit the Gooi masters

Located in the artists’ village of Laren, Singer Laren is a unique, privately-owned cultural heritage consisting of a museum, theatre, and fantastic sculpture garden. The museum collection features artworks by luminaries such as Anton Mauve, Kees van Dongen and Auguste Rodin.

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Doornburgh

Country estate for art and science

Where nuns once resided, you can now enjoy innovative exhibitions and coffee in the beautiful courtyard garden. Let yourself be pampered at DeZusters restaurant or take a walk through the park at the estate.

Visit Doornburgh

Museum Hilversum

All eyes on photography

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Castle Museum Sypesteyn

This esquire's residence of old is now open to the public. Marvel at the famous Loosdrecht porcelain, wander through the maze in the castle garden and enjoy lunch on the beautiful terrace.
Visit Sypesteyn

Castle Museum Sypesteyn
Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot

Some 15 kilometres south of Amsterdam, this castle towers over the rivers and lakes of the Gooi & Vecht region. Return to the Middle Ages with Muiderslot's fairy tale gardens and plum orchard. A delight for the family all year round.
Discover Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot

Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot
Slot Zuylen

It is almost as if the last occupants just left the castle. The period rooms are packed with antique objects still in their place. Come and take a look at one of the first dolls’ houses built for children.
Take me to Zuylen

Slot Zuylen

DUTCH FORTRESS MUSEUM

Stronghold of military history

The ultimate fortress experience. Wander through the dark casemates, witness the wind calling through the listening holes and walk on the green ramparts. Take a guided tour, cross the moat by boat and hear the cannons thunder during ‘Schuttersdag’ (shooting day).

Enter the fortress

Vechtstreekmuseum

All about life on the river Vecht

This welcoming museum at Goudestein country estate relays the history of the Vecht region and its inhabitants. Guided walking tours across the country estates in the area are frequently organized. Check the UITagenda events calendar for details.

Discover the Vecht region