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Museum · Groningen · Updated on 1 November 2026.

University Museum in Groningen

University Museum is a museum in Groningen, Netherlands. This place has a story in the app. 10 of the 44 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km. Within 60 m you'll find a bench and a water point.

University Museum in Groningen
University Museum in Groningen, photo 2
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Photo: Vysotsky · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
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Story · University Museum

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You're standing at the University Museum in the centre of Groningen. The entrance is at Oude Kijk in 't Jatstraat, number 7. Have a look at the artwork in front of the new building. It's called The catwalk, and it's part of a sculpture project run by the university.

Read the whole story in the Outdoor Pitstop app: check in at this place and it is yours (with Pro; new users are Pro for the first 4 weeks).

Opening hours and admission

Opening hours
Tu-Su 13:00-17:00; PH off
Admission
Free · Museumkaart valid
Wheelchair
Accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

10 photos from Wikimedia Commons. In the app you add your own photo when you are there.

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Facilities near University Museum

The nearest pitstop of each kind within 1 km, as the crow flies.

Well-known points of interest nearby

44 well-known points of interest nearby, those with an audio tour first. 10 of the 44 well-known points of interest nearby are within 1 km.

Martinitoren
ViewpointAudio story · 2 min

Martinitoren · 340 m

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Photo: Ra-smit at Dutch Wikipedia · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Groninger Museum
MuseumAudio story · 2 min

Groninger Museum · 710 m

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Photo: nl:Gebruiker:Ra-smit, colour adapted by User:Lyzzy · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Noorderplantsoen
Archaeological siteAudio story · 2 min

Noorderplantsoen · 760 m

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Photo: Janwillemvanaalst · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Hortus Haren
AttractionAudio story · 2 min

Hortus Haren · 5.1 km

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Photo: Agnes Monkelbaan · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons
Synagoge Groningen
MuseumAudio story · 2 min

Synagoge Groningen · 430 m

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Photo: Weefemwe · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 nlView the photo on Wikimedia Commons

Hear the story of Martinitoren on the spot with the app

Also within walking distance

The 9 nearest points of interest with a story, within 2 km.

  1. 1BevrijdingsplaquetteMemorial · 260 m away
  2. 2Museum aan de AMuseum · 330 m away
  3. 3GuyotMemorial · 350 m away
  4. 4Sint-Joris en de draakMemorial · 360 m away
  5. 5PrinsenhofCastle · 450 m away
  6. 6PrinsentuinAttraction · 490 m away
  7. 7Grafmonument Familie ScholtenMemorial · 1.5 km away
  8. 8TheekoepeltjeAttraction · 1.7 km away
  9. 9Joods MonumentMemorial · 1.9 km away
All 31 points of interest in Groningen →

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Frequently asked questions

When is University Museum open?

Tu-Su 13:00-17:00; PH off (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Can I get in with the Museumkaart?

Yes, the Museumkaart is valid.

Is University Museum wheelchair accessible?

Yes, according to OpenStreetMap it is wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a water point at 60 m.

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