Gerard David Outdoor Museum in Oudewater

In the Green Heart lies the historic town of Oudewater. Here, around 1455, one of the greatest painters of the late Middle Ages was born: Gerard David. He grew into a renowned portraitist in Bruges, among such luminaries as Jan van Eyk and Hans Memling.

In honour of the 750th anniversary of its city rights, Oudewater constructed a special Gerard David Outdoor Museum. In the public space, you admire high-quality reproductions of his most important works, drawn from museum collections in Europe and the US. The outdoor exhibition is free and freely accessible. You literally walk past the masterpieces through the atmospheric streets of his hometown.

A handy guidebook with directions and explanations is available at the Tourist Information Point. Guided tours are available on request.(tip@ervaaroudewater.nl or tel. +31 (0)348 561628).

Combine your visit to the outdoor museum with a historic city walk, a visit to the Heksenwaag or one of the cosy terraces. Gerard David comes alive in the city where it once began.

Plan your day out in Oudewater and experience art and history outdoors.