Museums and galleries in Hilversum

Museums and galleries in Hilversum

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   Museum Hilversum

   Now home to Museum Hilversum and the tourist office, the building used to function as Hilversum's town hall in the period 1881-1931. It's a typical 19th-century building in neo-renaissance style. The museum's permanent collection is about the history of Hilversum after 1850. They also have temporary exhibitions, usually about photography, modern architecture or the cultural history of the Gooi area.

   Fri-Wed 11:00-17:00, Thu 11:00-21:00·€5, free entry on Wednesdays · Free entry · Wheelchair accessible
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   Pinetum Blijdenstein

   The Pinetum is a botanical garden founded by B.W. Blijdenstein in 1911. It is famous around the world among those knowledgeable on the subject. The Pinetum has one of the world's most important conifer collections, with many species rare and endangered in the wild. Besides conifers, there are gatherings of cycads, palms, ephedras, Tasmanian flora and rhododendrons. A notable tree is the sequoia sempervirens, the largest tree in the world. Get a map at the visitor's centre and walk along the advised path.

   1 Nov-31 Mar: Mon-Fri 09:00-16:00; 1 Apr-31 Oct: Mon-Fri 09:00-16:00, Sat Sun hols 12:00-16:30·€2.50, free entry on Wednesdays

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   Netherlands Institute for Sound and Vision

   Nederlands Instituut voor Beeld en Geluid

   An architectural marvel. Designed by Jaap Drupsteen and completed in 2006, this block-shaped building became an instant landmark and won the Dutch Golden Pyramid award for its architectural significance. Don't be fooled by its size: it's actually twice as massive, as half of the building is underground! A century of Dutch television, film and radio archives are stored in the underground vault, to be protected for future generations. The glass windows depict important moments in Dutch television history. You can walk inside and have a cup of coffee at the restaurant. It is also home to an interactive museum with a display of Dutch audiovisual archives in 15 different theme zones. However, you must have a profound interest in the Dutch cultural heritage to be able to enjoy that as a foreigner.

   Tue Sun 10:00-17:30·Adults €15, children 6-12 €8

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   Hilversum Town Hall

   Raadhuis Hilversum

   This is unquestionably Dudok's masterpiece. Built in 1928-1931, this building has wide international fame and features in many architecture textbooks. The building has a remarkable shape and feels like a combination of 'blocks'. It's built with specifically designed yellow bricks that have a slightly different size than traditional ones. Dudok is also responsible for the interior, the furniture, the decorations and even the font used. If open, visit the Dudok Dependance, a permanent overview of Dudok's life and work organised by Museum Hilversum. Every Friday and Sunday at 13:30, there is a guided tour through the building for €8.50. You can just show up, you don't need to register beforehand. The tour takes 90 minutes and is given in Dutch, but the guide will also talk in English upon request. It gives you the chance to view some of the rooms that are closed to the public, such as the marriage room and the mayor room. If the weather allows it, you will climb the 46 m tower for an overview of Hilversum and the surrounding area. There are special arrangements possible for groups. For bookings, call the listed phone number or inquire at the Museum Hilversum.

   Fri Sun 13:00-15:30

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   Beeld & Geluid

   The Dutch Institute for Sound and Vision (Dutch: Nederlands Instituut voor Beeld en Geluid, NIBG), founded as Dutch Audiovisual Archive (Dutch: Nederlands Audiovisueel Archief, NAA) is an archive centre and museum located in Hilversum, Netherlands. It is the business archive of the Dutch public broadcasting system as well as a cultural heritage institute for researchers and the public. The Museum voor Communicatie merged with the institute in 2019, rebadged as Beeld en Geluid Den Haag, and in 2022 Muziekweb, previously based in Rotterdam, also merged with the NIBG. The NIBG also hosts the B&G Wiki, which contains information about all aspects of the screen and recording industries contained…

   Closed · opens 10 am tomorrow·Limited wheelchair access
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   Geologisch Museum Hofland

   51 Hilversumseweg

   Closed · opens 1 pm tomorrow
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   Beeldentuin de Zanderij

   Oude Meentweg 2

   Closed · opens 10 am Saturday

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   Dudok Architectuur Centrum

   Dudokpark 1

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   Fabrique Ludique

   Mussenstraat 55

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    De Winkel Philadelphia

    Leeuwenstraat 66

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    Grafisch Atelier Hilversum

    Noorderweg 96B

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    Goois Kunstkabinet

    Azaleastraat 2

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    Star Arts

    Buisweg 85

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    Huis Sloëtjes

    80 J.P. Coenstraat

    Closed · opens 10 am Friday

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