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More infoDive into culture at Venlo’s museums
Venlo has a wide range of museums, exhibition spaces, small museums, galleries, and backyard studios. On this page, you can read more about them!
Be surprised by the museums of Venlo!
7 of the Best Museums in Venlo
From modern art to prehistory, in Venlo you can explore culture in every direction! We have listed all the museums for you.
Wereldpaviljoen Steyl
Step into a real Fokker 50 in Steyl and fly to another world. Travel to Central America and Africa in the World Pavilion. Imagine yourself in Nicaragua and Ghana and experience the lives of the people who live there. Step into the VR bus, learn about the different cultures through play, send a digital card home, visit the market or earn some extra money as a shoe shiner, and make toys and jewelry from waste materials.
Explore the cultural calendar
Are you looking for a cultural journey of discovery? Then you can indulge yourself in Venlo! Discover everything there is to 'experience' in Venlo.
With the whole family
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Jan
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Dec
Feest!
Ontdek in het Limburgs Museum alle feesten die in onze provincie gevierd worden
Exposition
19
Jun
31
Dec
Ethnographic Collection of the Mission Museum
Discover remarkable objects and stories from cultures all around the world
Exposition
19
Jun
30
Dec
Natural History Collection of the Mission Museum
Come face to face with extraordinary animals, thousands of insects, and the iconic bear Joseph.
Exposition
04
Jul
22
Nov
SeeÂing Sounds
What if you could also see music? In the exhibition Seeing Sounds at the van Bommel van Dam museum, you will discover the work of four artists from different generations for whom music is more than a subject: it is a way to imagine freedom.Yet something remains unseen until you listen. Take a seat at one of the vinyl stations, browse, choose, listen, and experience how music changes your view on the artworks of Raafat Ballan, Sedje Hémon, Sam Middleton, and Dion Rosina. An invitation to look with both eyes and ears!
Free
06
Sep
In the footsteps of Arnold Janssen: A route along the legacy of Monastery Village Steyl in Belfeld
Bicycle route along the traces of Monastery Village Steyl in Belfeld
Food and drink
26
Sep
04
Oct
Festival Rijp!
Experience the late summer during the first edition of Festival Rijp! in Boekend. Around the greenhouse of De Gerdeneer, art, village history, cider culture, live music, and craftsmanship come together. Discover the art walk and the pop-up museum De Schoolbel, taste special ciders, and get acquainted with centuries-old harvest traditions. With intimate evenings, live music, a festive evening, and an atmospheric closing, there is plenty to enjoy throughout the festival period.
Music
26
Aug
29
Aug
Zomerparkfeest
Enjoy four days of music, theater, and culture during the free Summer Park Festival in Julianapark.
Art in the open air
In Venlo, art is not confined to the four walls of the museum. Walk around Venlo and you will find street art on (almost) every corner. Graffiti art and murals can be found throughout the city center. Click quickly for a complete overview!
Murals in Venlo
Bring some art into your home!
A lasting memory of your time in Venlo can be found in these art galleries.
A feast for the eyes—and the stomach!
Need to refuel after your museum visit? These restaurants offer something for everyone, from a quick lunch to an extensive dinner!
