Turns Out the Netherlands Has a Beautiful Museum! Here Are 5 Museums You Must Visit When You're in the Windmill Country!
This country has dozens of windmills in it. Yes! The Netherlands. According to history, windmills in the Netherlands have many functions, one of which is pumping water out of low-lying areas and back into rivers through dikes. In the 14th century, hollow post windmills were used to power scoop wheels for draining wetlands.
But wait... the Netherlands is not only famous for its dozens of windmills. It's also known for the grandeur of its museums!
Let's explore! What museums are there in the Netherlands?
1. Museum Van Gogh
Vincent Van Gogh is one of the painters associated with the Post-Impressionist movement. His works had a significant influence on the twentieth century. Due to its grandeur, this museum is able to attract the attention of 1.5 million visitors each year. There are many artworks, including 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 750 written documents. Visitors can also view masterpieces like Sunflowers and The Potato Eaters. If you plan to visit, the best time is around 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM. And here's a special note: children under 18 years old can enter for free. Are you ready to plan a trip to this museum?
2. Rembrandt House Museum
At first glance, it may look like an ordinary house, but don't be mistaken. This is the former residence of the renowned Dutch painter named Rembrandt Van Rijn, which has been renovated to restore its former glory. The facilities found in this house include a studio, a living room, and, of course, his artworks. In addition to the house facilities, it also showcases various works, including paintings from the time of Rembrandt, temporary exhibitions highlighting specific aspects of Rembrandt's work, and much more.
3. Stedelijik Museum
The museum you're referring to in Amsterdam is located on Museumplein (Museum Square), in the city center of Amsterdam, right next to the Van Gogh Museum. This museum houses a variety of collections from artists such as Picasso, Appel, Mondrian, Monet, Cezanne, Matisse, Chagall, and Renoir. The museum's permanent art collection includes paintings, sculptures, drawings, and applied art. In the surrounding area of this museum complex, there are also many cafes and restaurants available. Are you interested in visiting it?
4. Hermitage Museum
The museum built at Amstelhof, a building located on the banks of the Amstel River, was established in 2009. Prior to becoming this magnificent museum, it served as a nursing home, as the area was most suitable for such a purpose. However, the residents vacated the building around 2007. It was then renovated over the course of two years and transformed into the impressive museum it is today.
5. Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder Museum
During the Golden Age, certain groups were prohibited from practicing their religion in public. In an act of defiance, Jan Hartman built a clandestine church in 1661 in the attic of a recently purchased house in Amsterdam. The Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder, which translates to the Museum Our Lord in the Attic, is a meticulously preserved house and church that has become a national symbol of religious freedom.
Interested in visiting it? Don't forget to capture your beautiful moments, okay ^^
