Overview
Founded in 1838, the Centraal Museum is the oldest municipal museum in the Netherlands, covering Utrecht's history, art, and design. Collections range from Dick Bruna's original Miffy artwork and Gerrit Rietveld furniture design to medieval religious art and contemporary works. Notably, tickets to the Rietveld Schroder House (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) are sold here, so plan your visits together. Admission about EUR 16. About 15 minutes on foot from Utrecht Centraal station.
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 11:00-17:00 (closed Mondays)
Travel Tips
Across from the Miffy Museum — combo tickets offer a discount. Rietveld Schroder House tickets must be purchased here.
Hotels near Centraal Museum
Hotels and guesthouses in Utrecht, Museumkwartier, Utrecht
Other attractions in Utrecht
Dom Tower
The tallest church tower in the Netherlands (112m) — climb 465 steps for sweeping city and canal views.
Oudegracht Canal
The world's only two-level canal — cafes and restaurants line the waterside level below the street.
Miffy Museum (Nijntje Museum)
A children's museum dedicated to 'Miffy,' the beloved character by Utrecht-born artist Dick Bruna.
Rietveld Schroder House
A masterpiece of the De Stijl movement — a UNESCO World Heritage icon of modern architecture.
Domplein (Dom Square)
Utrecht's historic central square, home to the Dom Tower and St. Martin's Cathedral.
Museum Speelklok
A unique museum showcasing self-playing musical instruments, from music boxes to giant fairground organs.
Bibliotheek Neude (Library Neude)
A century-old post office transformed into a modern library — Utrecht's newest cultural landmark.