Fries Museum, Leeuwarden

Name: Fries Museum
Address: Wilhelminaplein 92, Leeuwarden, 8911 BS, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 58 255 5500

#8 among attractions in Leeuwarden

Museum, Specialty museum, Art museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

The Fries Museum is a museum in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. It has won the Global Fine Art Award which is sometimes nicknamed the Museum-Oscar. ()

Alternative names: Established: 13 April 1881 (143 years ago)Coordinates: 53°11'58"N, 5°47'40"E

Address

Wilhelminaplein 92Leeuwarden 8911 BS Netherlands

Contact

+31 58 255 5500

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Leeuwarden

Day trips

Fries Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cambuur Stadion, Historisch Centrum, Grote of Jacobijnerkerk, Keramiekmuseum Princessehof.

0.9 miNE
Arenas and stadiums, Football, Sport venue
Cambuur Stadion, Leeuwarden
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Leeuwarden, Netherlands, Cambuur Stadion stands as a proud monument to the city's sporting culture and heritage. This sports venue, with its intimate atmosphere and passionate supporters, is the home ground of SC Cambuur Leeuwarden, the city's...
~1690 ftN
Museum, Visitor center
Historisch Centrum, Leeuwarden
9 min walk • In the heart of Leeuwarden, the capital city of Friesland in the Netherlands, lies the Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden (HCL), a beacon of cultural heritage and history. This museum and archive serves as a treasure trove for anyone interested in exploring the rich past of...
~1830 ftN
Church
Grote of Jacobijnerkerk, Leeuwarden
9 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Leeuwarden, the Grote of Jacobijnerkerk stands as a monumental testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. This grand church, dating back to the medieval period, is not just a place of worship but also a symbol of Leeuwarden's cultural...
~1380 ftNW
Museum, Art museum
Keramiekmuseum Princessehof, Leeuwarden
7 min walk • Keramiekmuseum Princessehof, nestled in the heart of Leeuwarden, Netherlands, is a premier destination for ceramic art enthusiasts. This museum, which is housed in a 18th-century palace that once belonged to Maria Louise van Hessen-Kassel, an ancestor of the Dutch...
~1640 ftNW
Tower
Oldehove Tower, Leeuwarden
8 min walk • The Oldehove Tower stands as an iconic, albeit unintentionally leaning, landmark in the city of Leeuwarden, Netherlands. This unfinished stone tower, which began construction in 1529, was meant to be the tallest church tower in the region.
0.5 miNE
Architecture, Monuments and statues, Church
Saint Boniface church, Leeuwarden
12 min walk • The Saint Boniface church is a church in Leeuwarden, the Netherlands.
~1770 ftNW
Museum, Library, Event space
Tresoar, Leeuwarden
9 min walk • Tresoar is the short name for the Frysk Histoarysk en Letterkundich Sintrum in Leeuwarden. Tresoar manages digital archives about Friesland and its literature. There is a study room open to the public, and most catalogs are online and free to access.
~1710 ftN
Museum, Children's museum, Natural history museum
Natuurmuseum Fryslân, Leeuwarden
9 min walk • Natuurmuseum Fryslân is a nature museum in the city of Leeuwarden in the Dutch province of Friesland.
~910 ftN
53°12'7"N • 5°47'36"E
Boomsma Distilleerderij Museum, Leeuwarden
5 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
1.2 miW
Bridge
Slauerhoffbrug, Leeuwarden
31 min walk • The Slauerhoffbrug is a fully automatic bascule bridge in the city of Leeuwarden in the Netherlands. It is a road bridge that carries the Slauerhoffweg over the Harlingervaart. It was completed in 2000. The bridge uses two arms to swing a section of road in and out of place. The deck is 15 m by 15 m.
~1290 ftNE
53°12'7"N • 5°47'56"E
Mata Hari birth place & statue, Leeuwarden
7 min walk • Monuments and statues

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Fries Museum open?

Fries Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Fries Museum?

Nearby attractions include Boomsma Distilleerderij Museum, Leeuwarden (5 min walk), Kleine Kerkstraat, Leeuwarden (6 min walk), Mata Hari birth place & statue, Leeuwarden (7 min walk), Keramiekmuseum Princessehof, Leeuwarden (7 min walk).

How to get to Fries Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fries Museum:

Bus

Zaailand • Lines: 6 (3 min walk)
Beursplein • Lines: 13, 155, 20, 21, 3, 355, 51, 603, 651, 8 (4 min walk)

Train

Leeuwarden (6 min walk)