Plan your visit
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Opening hours
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Monday
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closed
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Tuesday
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11 a.m -5 p.m
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Wednesday
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11 a.m -5 p.m
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Thursday
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11 a.m -5 p.m
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Friday
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11 a.m -5 p.m
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Saturday
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12 a.m -5 p.m
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Sunday
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12 a.m -5 p.m
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Special opening hours 2026
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Spring holiday (school holiday, region North)
21 February - Sunday 1 March 2026
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Monday - Friday
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10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Saturday & Sunday
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11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Public holidays
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Good Friday, Friday 3 April
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12 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Easter Sunday, Sunday 5 April
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Closed
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Easter Monday, Monday 6 April
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12 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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King's Day, Monday 27 April
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Closed
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Liberation Day, Tuesday 5 May
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Closed
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Ascension Day, Thursday 14 May
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12 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Whit Sunday, Sunday 24 May
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12 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Whit Monday, Monday 25 May
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12 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Ticket prices
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Adults
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€8,50
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Visitors aged 18 and younger
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free
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Museumkaart, Stadjerspas, Staff University of Groningen and UMCG, Students University of Groningen, Students University of Groningen Summer Schools
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free
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CJP Cultuurkaart
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€5
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Students (non-University of Groningen, HBO, MBO)
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€5
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You can buy your ticket at the entrance desk or online.
Groups
When visiting the museum with a group (without a guided tour) you are most welcome. If you plan a visit with more than 8 people, we appreciate you inform us in advance vai universiteitsmuseum rug.nl, because of the limited space in the museum and possible planned activities or other groups.
How to get there
The University Museum Groningen is situated in the centre of Groningen and is easily reachable by public transport, bicycle and car.
Address
Oude Kijk in 't Jatstraat 7a
9712 EA Groningen
+31(0)503635083 (during opening hours only)
By public transport |
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The closest bus stop is Zuiderdiep’. Several busses stop at this bus stop. The University Museum Groningen is a 10 minute walk from this bus stop. For more information about public transport, please visit:
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Bicycle |
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The University Museum Groningen is easily reachable by bicycle. You can park your bicycle either on the grounds of the museum or in the bicycle racks at the nearby 'Broerstraat'.
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Car |
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The closest multistorey car parks are Q-Park Ossenmarkt and Interparking Centrum. For more information
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Accessibility
The design of the University Museum Groningen ensures access for people in wheelchairs or using rolling walkers. The museum has a lift and disabled toilet facilities.
Contact and address
Questions about the University Museum Groningen? |
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Please contact us via universiteitsmuseum rug.nl or call us: +31(0)503635083 (during opening hours only).
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Questions about guided tours, children's party or educational programmes? |
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Please email us on educatie-museum rug.nl or call us: +31(0)503633552
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Questions about the collection, pictures, loans or donation of objects? |
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For questions about the collection, pictures, loans or donation of objects, please check this page, or email us on: collecties-museum rug.nl
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Questions about exhibitions? |
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For questions about earlier or future exhibitions, please email us on tentoostellingen-museum rug.nl
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Address
Oude Kijk in 't Jatstraat 7a
9712 EA Groningen
House rules
Eating and drinking
Food and drink are not allowed in the museum. The museum does not have a café, but there are many nearby café's, in the streets surrounding the museum.
Cloak room
Please don't bring large bags into the museum. Free lockers for coats and small bags are available.
Photographing
Photographing tor personal use is allowed. Using flash and tripods is not, and please take in consideration other visitors.
No smoking
The entire museum and museum grounds are smoke-free.
Pets
With the exception of guide dogs no pets are allowed in the museum.