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The Dordrechts Museum building in the centre of DordrechtMichiel1972 · CC BY-SA 4.0

What to do · Dordrecht

Dordrechts Museum, Six Centuries of Dutch Painting

Museum · 2 h · Dutch painting from the Golden Age to contemporary art, including what was painted in Dordrecht. €17; free up to age 18.

InformationFrom €17 per adult
From
€17 per adult
Duration
2 h
Season
All year, Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00
Who it's for
Adults and teenagers

The Dordrecht museum tells the story of six centuries of Dutch painting, from the old masters to contemporary art, with particular attention to what was painted in the city. You can see it in one or two hours; if you add the temporary exhibitions, the café and the shop, allow half a day.

Hours and entry

Tuesday to Sunday, 11:00 to 17:00; closed on Mondays. It costs €17, and free up to age 18. If you are going to see another museum in the city, the day ticket with Huis Van Gijn or the Hof van Nederland costs €22. Buy it on their website.

Frequently asked questions

Is the combined ticket worth it?

Yes, if you are going to see two museums on the same day: €22 for both.

With teenagers

Opening hours and prices can change: check them before you go.

Round off the plan

Where to eat, where to stay and what else to do

To eat nearby

The covered terrace of De Klander Muelen on the square, beside old houses© De Klander Muelen

De Klander Muelen

Restaurant · Dordrecht · €€€€

What to order: a late lunch, served until five, or something to share on the square terrace.

Iced biscuits with Jaap's name on a wooden board© Broodcafé Jaap

Broodcafé Jaap

Bakery · Dordrecht · €€€€

What to order: breakfast, until 11:00, or a sandwich on freshly baked bread; if you have allergies, tell them beforehand.

To stay nearby

An attic room with wooden beams and a double bed© Stadshotel SteegoverslootSmall hotel

Stadshotel Steegoversloot

Steegoversloot 56 · 12 rooms · In-house patisserie downstairs

Why we like it: Twelve rooms with their own character in a monument in Dordrecht's historic centre, with the Christa's patisserie and lunch room on the ground floor.

A classic room with a double bed, a leather armchair and a painting© Hotel DordrechtHotel

Hotel Dordrecht

Achterhakkers 72 · Historic stately house · Free parking

Why we like it: Hotel in a restored stately house beside the Kalkhaven, ten minutes on foot from the centre, with free parking, a terrace and 24-hour reception.