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Museum · Midden-Drenthe · Updated on 1 November 2026.

Jan Kruis Museum in Midden-Drenthe

Jan Kruis Museum is a museum in Midden-Drenthe, Drenthe. This place has a story in the app. Within 190 m you'll find a bench and a public toilet.

Jan Kruis Museum in Midden-Drenthe
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Story · Jan Kruis Museum

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You're standing outside the Jan Kruis Museum in Orvelte, in the municipality of Midden-Drenthe. It's a comic museum, devoted entirely to the life and work of Dutch cartoonist Jan Kruis.

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
Jan-Jun Tu-Th 13:00-16:00, Sa,Su 11:00-16:00
Admission
Paid
Wheelchair
Accessible

Source: OpenStreetMap and Wikidata.

Photos

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

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Photo: Richard Broekhuijzen · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0View the photo on Wikimedia Commons

Facilities near Jan Kruis Museum

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Frequently asked questions

When is Jan Kruis Museum open?

Jan-Jun Tu-Th 13:00-16:00, Sa,Su 11:00-16:00 (according to OpenStreetMap). Check the official website for public holidays.

Is Jan Kruis Museum wheelchair accessible?

Yes, according to OpenStreetMap it is wheelchair accessible.

Is there a toilet or drinking water nearby?

Yes: a public toilet at 190 m.

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