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What to do · Dordrecht

Hof van Nederland, Where the Country Was Born

Museum · 1 h 30 · The history of Dutch freedoms in the courtyard where the States met in 1572, with a ball pit and an escape game for children. €14; €2 for ages 4 to 12.

InformationFrom €14 per adult
From
€14 per adult
Duration
1 h 30
Season
All year, from 11:00 to 17:00; closed on 1 January, King's Day and 25 December
Who it's for
All ages

The Hof van Nederland is Dordrecht's history museum, in the Hof, the complex where in 1572 the States of Holland met in the first free assembly of the revolt against Philip II. It tells how the Dutch have understood and defended their freedoms, from then to today, from several points of view. For children there is a ball pit, an escape game and a trail of their own with the Griffioen, a griffin who acts as guide.

Hours and entry

Open 11:00 to 17:00 and closed only on 1 January, King's Day and 25 December. It costs €14 for adults, €2 for ages 4 to 12 and €4 for ages 13 to 18; with the Dordrechts Museum on the same day, €22.

Frequently asked questions

Is it a good museum for children?

Yes: cheap tickets for them, a ball pit, an escape game and a trail of their own.

With young childrenAs a familyWith 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.