Museum Catharijneconvent

Incredible history with a touch of spirituality and ambition a fine line delicate to balance… what remains are symbolic artifact the sends a strong message of excellence from the past..

Amazing museum. The staff is very helpful and kind. The only downside is that nothing is translate : you have the audio-guide, but it only translate some part of it. However, the art pieces are amazing, the history behind them incredible, and it's very nicely presented. Definitely a place to check out if around and if you have an interest in Christianity (not in a religious way, more in a cultural one).

Stunning items. Very interesting history of Roman Catholic in The Netherlands...

The building was very beautiful from the outside, because it was located in a medieval monastery. You could look into the small garden for free. The holiday exhibit was engaging and inclusive, comparing Christian, Jewish, and Muslim traditions with fun interactive elements. The treasury room was stunning, though the audio tour was a bit loud even on the lowest setting. I appreciated the museum’s effort to address historical controversies, such as depictions of Jesus and diverse interpretations of religious stories. However, navigation was tricky, and aside from the holiday exhibit, there wasn’t much for kids or teens. Overall, a solid visit for those interested in Christianity or history.

The convent has a two courtyards where you can sit and enjoy a peaceful moment. There is a chapel and church. The museum has three floors and there is an auditorium for lectures. The cafe serves brunch and sweets. You can purchase books and other items at the museum store. The museum has changing exhibitions and a permanent collection. This latter includes relics from the church.

A 'must do' if in Netherlands and have an interest in Christianity. Interesting at every turn and so much to see. Be wowed with the energy that has gone into creating and preserving these important works. Only 2 small criticisms: 1= I would have liked to experience audio guide in English for every exhibit, as I feel I missed a lot of context. 2 = I feel the negative history of Christianity (crusades etc) could have been shown in some way for balance. Good value for money, would go again.

We grossly underestimated the size of the exhibitions. If you are planning on visiting, make sure you allow yourself a few hours to go through it. Although the pieces in their collection are exceptional this museum is definitely aimed at a specific audience.

Very nice museum with some sections having an audio guided tour. I saw some Rembrandt in there which was nice. I like the elevator feature (takes you to 3 floors of the museum) though I noticed most people still chose to go by the stairs. The gold and silverware (chalices, altar decorations, and candle holders, etc.) were amazing. I’m glad I stumbled upon the museum first before attending the [English] mass at 12:30 at the Catharijne Cathedral.