Jan Kruis Museum

The Jan Kruis Museum is a comic art museum in Orvelte dedicated to the work of Dutch cartoonist Jan Kruis. It houses original drawings, comics, and illustrations spanning different periods of his artistic career.

The museum opened in 2019 after earlier attempts to establish it elsewhere had failed. It found a home in Orvelte when another institution previously housed there relocated.

The museum displays drawings of well-known Dutch figures and tells their stories through the artist's humorous and sharp observations. These portraits offer a window into how society and politics were seen through the eyes of a keen observer.

The museum is easy to find in the small village of Orvelte and located in an accessible area. Visitors should allow time for the interactive drawing stations where you can practice with guidance.

The museum features interactive drawing tables where visitors can learn to create comics by following step-by-step instructions displayed on screens throughout the space. This hands-on approach turns the visit into a creative activity rather than passive observation.

Location: Midden-Drenthe

Official opening: May 22, 2019

Address: Melkwegje 5, Orvelte

Website: https://jankruismuseum.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.84286,6.66050

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:05