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Museum near Arnhem

Are you looking for a museum near Arnhem for a wonderful day out? How about the Kröller-Müller Museum? Here you can enjoy the work of the great modern masters amid the natural beauty of the Veluwe. A significant part of the art collection can even be admired outdoors. Some 200 sculptures are on display in the museum's sculpture garden, which is one of the largest in Europe. Inside the museum, you can expect another unique experience with world-class art.

Museum of modern art near Arnhem

The Kröller-Müller Museum is the museum of modern art that you must see when you are near Arnhem. Inside the museum you will find the work of the great masters of the modern era. Did you know that the Kröller-Müller Museum has the finest collection of Van Gogh artworks in the world? You will also find the work of other big names at the museum. Here, you come face to face with important works by Claude MonetPiet MondrianPablo Picasso and Gerrit Rietveld. Stroll past all these impressive pieces yourself, or discover the story behind the artworks with an audio tour or guided tour. There are also exhibitions featuring the work of contemporary artists.

Zwei Kinder spielen auf dem Kunstwerk „Jardin d’email“, einer schwarz-weißen Bodenfläche in einem Wald.

Jean Dubuffet, Jardin d'émail, 1974

Day trip with children near Arnhem?

Are you having a day out near Arnhem and looking for a child-friendly outing? Children can have a blast at the museum and in the sculpture garden. Let them explore the sculpture garden or challenge them to take a selfie with the sculptures. Strike a pose!

One remarkable sculpture is Jardin d'émail by artist Jean Dubuffet. This artificial garden is made for walking and playing on. The work is not always open. More information about Jardin d'émail

Photograph of two children using an interactive touchscreen; one child in a wheelchair operates the screen with a pen while the other watches.

Activities for children

Children can explore this museum near Arnhem in a fun and interactive way through our children’s activities. With the Detective Game you complete exciting and fun assignments with the masterpieces. Or roll your way through the rooms with the Museum Dice Game. After meeting artists, it’s time to start painting yourself. With our digital painting game you learn to recreate details from the works of the greatest artists.

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Places of interest near Arnhem

Combine a visit to the Kröller-Müller Museum with one of the other things to do near Arnhem. Join the gamekeeper on a safari through the Veluwe, or book a guided tour of the St Hubertus Hunting Lodge. There is also plenty to do in the city itself. Complete your day with a visit to Burgers' Zoo or Park Sonsbeek.

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Kröller-Müller Museum

Houtkampweg 6, Otterlo, The Netherlands

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Open Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays from 10.00-17.00 hrs. Closed on 1 January.

Summer (6 July until 24 August): open every day from 10.00-17.00 hrs.

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