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Museum · Smallingerland · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Museum Drachten in Smallingerland

Museum Drachten is a museum in Smallingerland, Frisia. This place has an audio tour of about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch. Within 260 m you'll find a bench and a water point.

Museum Drachten in Smallingerland
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Audio tour · Museum Drachten

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You're standing on the Museumplein in Drachten, at Museum Drachten, also known as Museum Dr8888. Take a look at the building. It doesn't look much like a museum, and there's a reason for that. This used to be a monastery.

Read and hear 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
Tue-Sun 11:00-17:00
Admission
Paid · Museumkaart valid
Wheelchair
Accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

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

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Frequently asked questions

When is Museum Drachten open?

Tue-Sun 11:00-17:00 (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Can I get in with the Museumkaart?

Yes, the Museumkaart is valid.

Is Museum Drachten wheelchair accessible?

Yes, according to OpenStreetMap it is wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a water point at 260 m.

How does the audio tour work?

When you stand at Museum Drachten, the Outdoor Pitstop app tells the story of the place in about 2 minutes, in English or Dutch.

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