The Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam is one of the most renowned museums for modern and contemporary art in the Netherlands, founded in 1895. The collection includes work by leading international artists spanning from Impressionism to the present day.

Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam houses one of the most diverse art collections in the Netherlands, from medieval art to contemporary installations. The museum, opened in 1935, attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.

The Fries Museum in Leeuwarden is the museum for art and cultural history of Friesland. Founded in 1865, the museum is housed in a monumental building. Leeuwarden was European Capital of Culture in 2018.

Museum Het Valkhof in Nijmegen presents art and archaeology in a modern building connected via a glass bridge to the historic Valkhof monastery. The building, designed by Ben van Berkel, opened in 1999 by Queen Beatrix.

Rijksmuseum Twenthe in Enschede is the museum for art and cultural history of the Netherlands, with a collection spanning from the Middle Ages to contemporary art. Founded in 1778, it is the oldest regional museum in the Netherlands.

SCHUNCK in Heerlen is a museum for modern art and current exhibitions, housed in a monumental building that was restored in 2002. The Glass Palace, as the location is also known, is an architectural showcase.

The TextielMuseum in Tilburg is the museum for textile art in the Netherlands, bringing together craft and contemporary textile art. In addition to the museum collection, there is a workshop where textile artists work.

Stedelijk Museum Schiedam is the museum for contemporary art in Schiedam, with a focus on experimental art and innovative exhibitions. The museum positions itself as a platform for pioneering artists and young talent.

Museum De Lakenhal in Leiden is the oldest museum in the Netherlands, focusing on the art and history of Leiden and the Holland region. The historic building dates from 1640. Recently renovated with a new wing.

Collectie Gelderland collects and presents art and cultural history from the province of Gelderland. The museum has a broad range of works that reflect the rich cultural history of the region.

Museum Het Domein in Sittard is the museum for contemporary art in Limburg, presenting work by regional and international artists. The museum distinguishes itself by presenting contemporary art within a regional context.