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Welcome to Museum Catharijneconvent!
A visit to medieval Utrecht is not complete without a visit to Museum Catharijneconvent. Wander the halls of a medieval monastery and be enchanted by the most beautiful collection of medieval art in the Netherlands.
Marvel at the glittering gold and silver in the Treasury, admire paintings by Rembrandt, Jan Steen and their contemporaries and visit our unique temporary exhibitions.
Exhibition Finding Meaning
March 21st - August 30th
What do a doctor, an MMA champion, and a drag queen have in common? More than you might think. They all ask themselves the same fundamental question: what truly gives life meaning? Eight people with very different backgrounds took on the challenge and curated this deeply personal exhibition.
For centuries, people have searched for meaning through religion and spirituality, personal growth, social connections or things that bring a sense of wonder or excitement. Some find meaning by focusing on others, others by focusing on themselves. Meaning can come from something lasting or something that offers immediate results. But are any of these more meaningful than the others?
An ultimate form of meaning doesn't exist, but a sense of meaning is essential for a happy life. And often it takes a major event or period in your life to make you question where you find yours.
Meet eight people from very different backgrounds who share their personal stories about finding meaning. What drives them, and how do they live their lives? They tell their stories through objects they have chosen from the museum's collection, giving these artworks new significance. At the same time they invite you to reflect on how you give your own life meaning.
Catharijneconvent - A building with a history
Museum Catharijneconvent occupies a characteristic building in the old city centre of Utrecht. The building has a long history going back to the fourteenth century. Originally, it was the site of a shelter for the homeless. In the fifteenth century the Carmelites acquired the land and built a convent. Later, the knights of St John turned it into a hospital, which it remained until the beginning of the nineteenth century. Subsequently it served various other functions until becoming a museum in 1979.
Opening hours & admission
Opening hours
- Tuesday - Friday 10am - 5pm
- Saturday, Sunday and holidays 11am - 5pm
- Closed on Mondays, 1 January and 27 April
Admission
- ICOM, AICA, Museumkaart: Free*
- Children under 17: Free
- Students: €8,00 | Online €7,00
- 65+*: €14.50* | Online €13,50
- Adults*: €16,00 | Online €15,00
*A surcharge may apply to temporary exhibitions.
Our temporary exhibitions are fully accessible for English-speaking visitors. For the permanent collection, a free audio guide is available in English.
Please note that our two 'Utrecht galleries' are temporarily closed at the moment.
Pin-only
Paying in cash is no longer possible at our museum.
Groups, tour operators & facilities
Groups & tour operators
Various options are available for a visit with a group or tour operator.
We will be happy to tell you more. You can find more information on this page and/or contact our Group visits department at: groepsbezoek@catharijneconvent.nl.
Facilities
There is a museum shop, museum café and outdoor seating area, meeting rooms and a library on site.
Address, directions & accessibility
Visiting address
Lange Nieuwstraat 38
3512 PH Utrecht
The Netherlands
Contact
P.O. box 8518
3503 RM Utrecht
The Netherlands
Telephone: + 31 (0)30 231 38 35
E-mail: info@catharijneconvent.nl
Directions
- Only a 15-minute walk from Utrecht Central station
- Only a 5-minute walk from the tourist office
- Bus line 2 stops at the door
Accessibility
Accessible for wheelchairs. Not accessible for larger motorised scooters. Guide dogs and assistance dogs are allowed.
You can find more information about accessibility on this website: https://www.goldencrossdata.com/en/adress/museum-catharijne-convent
