Pier Pander Museum

The Pier Pander Museum is an art museum in Leeuwarden housed in a specially designed building within the Prinsentuin garden complex. The collection contains marble sculptures, plaster models, and other artistic objects from the 1800s.

The museum was founded in 1954 to preserve the artist's legacy. The sculptor created his works over a lifespan that brought him recognition across Europe.

The museum honors Dutch sculptor Pier Pander, whose career spanned the 1800s and beyond. Visitors walk through displays of his personal belongings and working models, which reveal how he refined his craft over time.

The museum is open during the warmer months, mainly on weekends with limited hours. Visitors should check ahead to confirm access times, as seasonal schedules and weekend-only operations require advance planning.

A nearby structure called the Pier Pander Temple displays five marble works by the artist representing human ideals. These pieces let visitors see his large-scale public works outside the museum building.

Location: Leeuwarden

Inception: 1954

Founders: Nicolaas Petrus de Koo

Architects: Justus Zuidema

Operator: Historisch Centrum Leeuwarden

Address: Prinsentuin 1-b, 8911 DE Leeuwarden

Website: http://historischcentrumleeuwarden.nl/pier-pander

GPS coordinates: 53.20520,5.79344

Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:02