International Museum for Family History

#398 among destinations in the Netherlands

Museum, History museum

Gallery (1)

Map

Facts and practical information

The Internationaal Museum voor Familiegeschiedenis is a museum located in the former Ursuline Convent in Eijsden, Netherlands. As a museum with a focus on genealogy and family history, it is the first museum of its kind in the world. ()

Local name: Internationaal Museum voor Familiegeschiedenis Established: 2014Coordinates: 50°46'44"N, 5°42'25"E

Location

LimburgNetherlands

Contact

Website

Social media

Add

Day trips

International Museum for Family History – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bonnefantenmuseum, Mount Saint Peter, Kasteel Eijsden, Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof.

4.4 miN
Riverside art museum with striking tower
Bonnefantenmuseum, Maastricht
112 min walk • The Bonnefantenmuseum, nestled in the historic city of Maastricht, Netherlands, is a beacon of fine arts and an architectural marvel in its own right. Founded in 1884, the museum is housed in a distinctive building designed by the Italian architect Aldo Rossi, which...
2.7 miN
Plateau with castle and monastery ruins
Mount Saint Peter, Maastricht
70 min walk • Mount Saint Peter, often referred to simply as Sint Pietersberg, is a prominent hill located in the city of Maastricht, Netherlands. This natural limestone plateau rises above the Meuse River, offering visitors a unique blend of historical, cultural, and natural...
0.5 miSW
Forts and castles, View point
Kasteel Eijsden
13 min walk • Nestled in the picturesque Limburg province of the Netherlands, Kasteel Eijsden is a hidden gem that evokes the grandeur of bygone eras. This historical castle, with its origins tracing back to the 17th century, stands proudly on the banks of the River Meuse, offering...
4.4 miN
Museum, Art museum
Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof, Maastricht
113 min walk • The Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof is a museum of photography in Maastricht, Netherlands.
5.3 miN
Music venue, Nightlife, Concerts and shows
Landbouwbelang, Maastricht
135 min walk • Landbouwbelang is an industrial building in Maastricht, Netherlands. It offers working space for artists and social entrepreneurs and functions as a venue for cultural events. It has been squatted since April 2002.
3.3 miN
Windmill
Torenmolen van Gronsveld, Maastricht
84 min walk • The Torenmolen van Gronsveld is a tower mill near Gronsveld in the municipally of Maastricht, the Netherlands, which is still in working order. The mill was built in 1623 and is listed as a Rijksmonument, number 28086. It is the most southerly windmill in the Netherlands and the oldest of the province Limburg.
4.1 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Historical place
Fort Sint Pieter, Maastricht
104 min walk • Fort Sint Pieter is a fortress that was established in 1701-02 on the northern flank of Sint-Pietersberg in Maastricht. Until 1867 the fort had a military function as part of the fortifications of Maastricht.
4.6 miN
Universities and schools
University College Maastricht, Maastricht
118 min walk • University College Maastricht is an English language, internationally oriented, liberal arts and sciences college housed in the 15th century Nieuwenhof monastery in Maastricht, Netherlands. Founded in 2002, it is the second of its kind in the Netherlands.
4.6 miN
50°50'46"N • 5°42'4"E
City Library, Maastricht
119 min walk • Library, Art gallery
4.6 miN
50°50'44"N • 5°41'40"E
Helpoort, Maastricht
118 min walk • Museum, Historical place
4.2 miN
Neighbourhood
Heer, Maastricht
108 min walk • Heer is a neighbourhood of Maastricht, in the Dutch province of Limburg. Heer is a former municipality and village, incorporated into Maastricht in 1970 and, until 1828, this municipality was called "Heer en Keer".