Drents Museum

The Drents Museum occupies the Gouvernementsgebouw building and displays extensive collections of archaeological artifacts, art exhibitions, and historical objects from the Drenthe region. The building houses both regional and international exhibits across multiple levels.

It was founded in 1854 as a provincial institution for antiquities. Over the decades, it gradually expanded to include art exhibitions and works from beyond the region.

The collections include several European bog bodies, among them the Girl of Yde, which connect directly to prehistoric communities that once inhabited this region. These remains show how ancient people lived and died in the Drenthe area thousands of years ago.

The museum is open from Tuesday through Sunday and offers a good overview of thousands of years of regional history. You can explore the exhibitions in a single visit, and the galleries are easy to navigate.

The museum houses a wooden canoe that dates to 6315 BC and stands as one of the earliest known watercraft in the world. This ancient boat shows how early people used water for transportation.

Location: Assen

Inception: November 28, 1854

Architects: Erick van Egeraat

Address: Brink 1

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-17:00; December 25,January 1,April 27 off

Phone: +31592377773

Website: http://drentsmuseum.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.99290,6.56426

Latest update: December 8, 2025 20:00