Museums in the Netherlands by theme (CBS count): history is the largest part, 65% in 2024

Breakdown in 2024: history 65%, art 21%, industry and technology 7.6%, natural history 4.7%, ethnology 1.6%. Total: 621 museums.

Source: CBS, tabel 83533NED (Musea; collectie, bezoeken, tarieven, tentoonstellingen, werkgelegenheid) · opgehaald 25 oktober 2026Open the table Single block

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Museums in the Netherlands by theme (CBS count): history is the largest part, 65% in 2024

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