Muiderslot Museum
Location
The Muiderslot castle - also known as Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot - is one of the most famous castles in the Netherlands. The square castle with distinctive round corner towers and moat was founded by Floris V. shortly after 1285 and restored from 1895-1910. The interior of the castle mainly highlights the 17th century, the period when poet, writer and historian P.C. Hooft inhabited the castle.
Special activities are regularly organised in and around the castle, such as a dinner in the castle gardens or camping in the orchard. The castle museum is also perfect to visit with children!
Tour and around the castle
During the free audio tour of about 45 mi...
The Muiderslot castle - also known as Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot - is one of the most famous castles in the Netherlands. The square castle with distinctive round corner towers and moat was founded by Floris V. shortly after 1285 and restored from 1895-1910. The interior of the castle mainly highlights the 17th century, the period when poet, writer and historian P.C. Hooft inhabited the castle.
Special activities are regularly organised in and around the castle, such as a dinner in the castle gardens or camping in the orchard. The castle museum is also perfect to visit with children!
Tour and around the castle
During the free audio tour of approximately 45 minutes, beautiful objects and paintings tell the history of life at the castle in the Golden Age. The Tower Route audio tour is in Dutch and English and the Knight's Route audio tour is available in ten languages: Dutch, English, German, Spanish, French, Italian, Arabic, Russian, Hebrew and Mandarin.
Outside, one can enjoy the view of Muiden harbour and the panoramic view of the former Zuiderzee. The plum orchard and the 17th-century-style historic gardens are also worth a visit.
With children
For children aged 8 to 11, a treasure hunt is on sale at the box office (€2). Climb the West Tower and imagine what it was like with real armour on or defend the castle in the Tower Route. This is part of the medieval, freely accessible route inside the castle. On Wednesday afternoons, there are special children's tours. Children have the opportunity to hold some 'ancient' objects themselves.
Gooi & Vecht collection portal
Dive online into the collection of Rijksmuseum Kasteel Muiderslot and other museums in Gooi & Vecht via the Gooi& Vecht Collection Portal. Browse through top pieces and lesser-known gems and get inspired for your next museum visit. Listen to the Gooi Museum Treasures podcast and discover the stories behind the objects, told by museum professionals.