Utrecht: Centraal Museum Entrance Ticket

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ID: GYG388247-702940
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Country: Netherlands


Description

Gain access to Utrecht’s Centraal Museum which contains a vast collection of modern art. fashion exhibits, contemporary art stages, and historical city artifacts.
Discover art, design, fashion, and city history in the Centraal Museum Utrecht, the oldest municipal museum in the Netherlands. The museum aims to expand your mind by offering different perspectives on the present and the past and through special events and activities.

Immerse yourself in fashion as you walk through exhibits that display important garments from the last hundred years. There are famous items on display by world-renowned designers such as Jan Taminiau and Iris van Herpen.

Get a real feel for the graphic designer, visual artist, and children’s book author Dick Bruna and see his faithfully reconstructed studio inside the museum. His best-known creation is Miffy (or, in Dutch: nijntje). 

Marvel at the skillful use of color and the intriguing themes of the internationally renowned Caravaggisti painters of Utrecht, including Dirck van Baburen, Gerard van Honthorst, and Hendrick ter Brugghen.

Visit the contemporary art stages inside and outside the museum displaying contemporary artists and their artwork on topical issues in today’s society. The Expo 10, named ‘Utrecht Lokaal’, is devoted to presenting both exciting new talents and established artists from the city of Utrecht.

The design collection includes the renowned (and the world’s largest) Rietveld collection. In addition to the world-famous Red and Blue Chair, you can view a diverse selection of works by this versatile designer and architect.

Centraal Museum also has an impressive collection of modern art from 1850 - 1950, with works by famous artists such as Gustave Courbet, along with Utrecht artists including the surrealist Joop Moesman and magic realist Pyke Koch. 

Learn more about the city of Utrecht, with its rich history and varied population. There are portraits of Utrecht’s citizenry throughout the ages and also the remnants of a huge medieval barge.

Highlights

  • Explore Centraal Museum Utrecht, the oldest municipal museum in the Netherlands
  • Learn more about the city of Utrecht through archeological artifacts
  • Visit special art stages displaying the works of contemporary artists
  • Witness Dick Bruna’s faithfully reconstructed art studio inside the museum
  • See collections from famous designers such as Jan Taminiau and Iris van Herpen
  • Discover the world's largest collection of Rietveld designs

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Entrance tickets and access to temporary exhibitions are included in the ticket price
Centraal Museum is a 20-minute walk from Utrecht’s main railway station, Utrecht Centraal. From Vaartsche Rijn railway station it’s just a 10-minute stroll.
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

Cancellation is not possible. If you cancel it anyway or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity and the money you paid will not be refunded.