Plan your visit
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Opening hours
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Tuesday to Sunday
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(Please note: special opening hours apply during Summer holidays, see below)
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Monday
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Closed (except during school holidays, see special opening hours below)
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Special opening hours
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Summer holidays
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Monday 7, 14, 21, 28 July and 4, 11, 18, 25 August
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11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Summer holidays North (12 July - 24 August 2025)
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Monday to Friday
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10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Saturday
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11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Sunday
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12 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Ticket prices
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Adults |
€ 7,50 |
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Visitors aged 18 and younger |
free |
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Museumkaart |
free |
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CJP Cultuurkaart |
€ 4,50 |
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Stadjespas |
free |
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Staff University of Groningen and UMCG |
free |
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Students University of Groningen |
free |
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Students University of Groningen Summer Schools |
free |
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Students (non-University of Groningen, HBO, MBO) |
€ 4,50 |
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 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.
By public transport
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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Dutch National Railways - https://www.ns.nl/
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Groningen Qbuzz - https://www.qbuzz.nl/GD/
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National Travel Advice / Planner - http://www.9292ov.nl/
Bicycle
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'.
Car
The closest multistorey car parks are Q-Park Ossenmarkt and Interparking Centrum. For more information
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. Please contact us via universiteitsmuseum rug.nl or call us: +31(0)503635083 (during opening hours only).
For questions about the collection, please email: collecties-museum rug.nl
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.
| Last modified: | 02 July 2025 11.48 a.m. |