Location: Lange Nieuwstraat
Top Things to do in Lange Nieuwstraat
What to do and see in Lange Nieuwstraat, Utrecht Province: The Best Museums
This ancient and historic city houses many buildings going back to the early Middle Ages. Until it was overtaken by Amsterdam in the Dutch Golden age, Utrecht was the most important city in the Netherlands. It was and still is the See of the Archbishop of Utrecht, the most important Catholic leader in the Netherlands. The University of Utrecht is the largest in the Netherlands. One of the unique features of the city is the wharf system in its inner canals. Before the city was fully canalized, parts of the Rhine River flowed through the city center. Most prominent of the historic buildings is the Gothic Cathedral of Saint Martin, the construction of which lasted for almost 200 year, beginning in 1254.
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1. Fotodok
2. Museum Catharijneconvent
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4.0 based on 310 reviews
Reviewed By 375dmitryt - Houten, The Netherlands
The museum is really interesting. Rich collection of paintings of reformist Christian artists reflecting the essence of the break with tradition of Catholic Church. Authentic spiritual pictures, treasuries and statues. You begin to understand the ideas behind medieval Dutch artifacts and their meaning to Peale of the times. Recommended for visitors who have already been in traditional sites in Amsterdam
3. Centraal Museum
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4.0 based on 398 reviews
From the world’s largest Rietveld collection to Dick Bruna. From the Utrecht Caravaggists to Pyke Koch and Marlene Dumas. From fabulous fashion and a wondrous seventeenth century doll’s house to a famous, centuries-old ship. A visit to the Netherlands’ oldest civic museum is a unique experience and guaranteed to inspire.
Reviewed By HEBA855 - London, United Kingdom
Museum was very local, and focuses on local artists such as Rietveld. Also has a good balance of all Dutch Artists. Exhibits were very well designed and thought out. We had lunch in the Cafe before entering the museum (very good), and coffee and dessert after our museum visit.
4. Nijntje Museum
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4.0 based on 395 reviews
Reviewed By Nick_Robert - Geldermalsen, The Netherlands
Really excellent place with a very nice athmos. The children loved it. I went there with my two daughters. The elder (3 years old) liked all the interactive elements, while the younger (1 year) was really happy about all the cheerful colors and figures in the museum.
5. Universiteitsmuseum Utrecht
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4.0 based on 122 reviews
Get to know your inner scientist at the Universiteitsmuseum Utrecht (Utrecht University Museum). At the museum you will experience the differences between science now and in bygone days. Put on a lab coat and carry out experiments or investigate the similarities between humans and animals. The Oude Hortus is the old botanical garden of Utrecht, and is a relaxing place in the middle of the city center.
Reviewed By GuptaJQ
My family's favourite place in Utrecht. Adults enjoyed the garden. The interactive science museum was good, if your family like that type of thing. Had walk through science rooms with lots of experiments to try. The day we were there there was a kids interactive space with really helpful friendly assistants who sold science.
6. Het Utrechts Archief
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4.0 based on 15 reviews
With over 30 kilometres worth of archival items, The Utrecht Archives truly serves as Utrecht's memory. Come and discover the stories behind this collection in the 'Utrecht begins here' exhibition, the perfect place to begin your visit to Utrecht. Enter the world of the archive, where historical figures come to life and you can experience the stories of Utrecht's history.
7. Impakt Centre For Media Culture
IMPAKT presents critical and creative views on contemporary media culture and arts, in an interdisciplinary context. We organize activities such as residency programmes, events and online art projects. Our main project is the annual IMPAKT Festival: a five-day multimedia event that includes exhibitions, film screenings, lectures, panels, performances and more.
