Museum Catharijneconvent Utrecht - Museum
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Museum Catharijneconvent is located in the heart of the historic city center of Utrecht and is a museum that focuses on the religious art and culture of the Netherlands. The museum is housed in a former monastery and offers a unique collection of objects and works of art depicting the religious history of the Netherlands. The museum offers a wide range of exhibitions depicting the history of Christianity in the Netherlands. The museum has an extensive collection of medieval religious art and includes paintings, sculptures, books, chasubles and ecclesiastical utensils. The museum also displays modern artworks inspired by religious themes. One of the highlights of the museum is the treasury, which houses the museum's most precious and rare works of art. Here you will find, among other things, medieval reliquaries and liturgical objects made of gold and silver. These objects give a good impression of the splendor of the medieval church. The museum is also known for its educational programs, which are specially designed to inform visitors about the religious history of the Netherlands. Guided tours are offered for both adults and children and there are interactive exhibitions that give visitors the chance to see the religious art up close. In addition to the permanent collection, the museum also hosts regularly changing exhibitions that offer a broader perspective. on religion and culture. These exhibitions often relate to current events and try to make a connection between the present and the past. |
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Frequently asked question about Museum
Is photography allowed in a museum?
In all museums, photography for personal use is permitted, but it is prohibited to publish the photos and/or use them for commercial purposes. Make sure that you always have the flash on your camera turned off. The impact of bright light can affect some old paintings.
What is the advantage of a museum card?
A Museum card is always valid for one year and gives you free access to 450 museums in the Netherlands. Previously this card was called the (Museumjaarkaart). The Museum Card Foundation issues this card. This is an unsubsidised institution that aims to promote visits to Dutch museums. Buy your own Museum card or give one as a gift for only € 64.90 or € 32.45 up to and including 18 years (2022).
What is the advantage of the culture youth pass (CJP)?
The culture youth pass is available to all young people in the Netherlands up to the age of 30; the target group on which this map specifies are pupils and teachers in secondary education. With the Culture Card, schools can book cultural activities at institutions affiliated with CJP. Teachers can book activities such as a workshop or visit to a museum. Pupils can also go out individually, such as to the cinema or a concert.
What is the most visited museum in the Netherlands?
The most recent figures date from 2019, before the Corona pandemic gripped the world. The four most visited museums of 2019 are all five in Amsterdam and the undisputed leader is the Rijksmuseum with 2.7 million visitors, also the highest number of visitors ever. The Van Gogh Museum follows in second place with 2.1 million visitors, the Anne Frank House also ranks with 1.6 million visitors, and the NEMO Museum is in fourth place with a respective 670,000 visitors in 2019.
What kind of museums are there?
Official categories to logically rank museums do not exist, but a global classification certainly exists: Whado distinguishes five museum categories:
- Art
- History
- Natural History
- Ethnology
- Business Science & Technic.
Of course there are examples of museums that combine two or more of these categories.
Which Dutch city has the most museums?
This is Amsterdam, not only the capital but also the museum city of the Netherlands. Amsterdam is home to more than 60 different museums. As a result, the city has the highest museum density in the world. There are galleries for every taste. Amsterdam is in eighth place in the world ranking.
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| Setting | Indoor |
| Average time | 4uur |
Prices
| From priceFor adults | €15.00 |
Opening hours
| Monday | Unknown |
| Tuesday | Unknown |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 11:00 - 17:00 |
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| 8,386.59 km from Denver, United States |
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One museum is not the other. There are museums with historical paintings, and with modern art, but did you know that there are also cat and selfie museums, for example? This way you can always continue to be amazed and there is a nice museum for everyone.
More in the category Museum One museum is not the other. There are museums with historical paintings, and with modern art, but did you know that there are also cat and selfie museums, for example? This way you can always continue to be amazed and there is a nice museum for everyone.
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