Right in the centre of the old fishing village of Katwijk is the Katwijks Museum. A former, monumental shipowner’s house is the eye-catcher of the museum. The Katwijk Museum combines an extraordinary collection of paintings by foreign and Dutch painters who were attracted to the artist colony of Katwijk, with a fine collection of local and regional curiosities.
Why should you visit the Katwijk Museum?
Visit the Katwijks Museum in Katwijk aan Zee and delve into the rich history of this old fishing village and lively artists’ colony. Just a short trip from Leiden, The Hague and Amsterdam, this museum offers a unique look at the life and work of artists who settled in Katwijk from the 1880s onwards. Discover how painters found inspiration in the intense fishing life and admire works by well-known artists such as Bernard Blommers and Willy Sluiter of the Hague School, and Jan Toorop, known for his pointillist and symbolic works.
Besides beautiful paintings from the era, there are also detailed model ships and traditional costumes on display, bringing to life Katwijk’s past as a fishing community. The Katwijk Museum offers an authentic and cultural experience for anyone interested in art and heritage.
Opening hours Katwijks Museum
The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday with the following opening hours:
| Katwijks Museum | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Thursday | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Friday | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. |
| Sunday | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. |
Katwijks Museum admission fees
The Katwijks Museum applies the following admission prices. Simply book your tickets in the calendar below.
| Katwijks Museum | Price |
|---|---|
| Adults (18+) | € 12.00 |
| Children (13-17 years) | € 4.00 |
| Children (0-12) | Free |
How do I get to the Katwijk Museum?
By car?
You navigate to Voorstraat 46 in Katwijk. There are some parking spaces in front and next to the museum. We recommend parking your car in the Boulevard or Tramstraat car parks. Then the museum is a few minutes’ walk away.
By public transport?
Katwijk is easily accessible by bus. Below are the bus routes that have bus stops close to the museum:
- From Leiden Central Station line 31 to Noordeinde
- From The Hague line 90 to Vuurbaak or Boulevard
- From Lisse line 90 to Boulevard or Vuurbaak
Address details
- Katwijks Museum
- Voorstraat 46
- 2225 ER Katwijk
- http://www.katwijksmuseum.nl/
Tips Bollenstreek
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- Breathe in the healthy sea air and enjoy the beach & dunes in the Netherlands
- Enjoy the colorful flower fields in the Netherlands and Keukenhof Flower Park
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- Take a look at one of the many museums in and around the Bollenstreek
- Fancy an active day? Enjoy one of the cycling routes and walking routes.
