Art excites, seduces, surprises, shocks or awakens other emotions. And you can find plenty of it in Maastricht's museums and art galleries. But you can also dive into history and meet Bèr and Carlo, the famous Mosasaurusses of Maastricht. Or you can experience Maastricht’s past through stories about the history of local crafts and industry.
Fotomuseum aan het Vrijthof is a young museum located at the heart of the city in one of the oldest buildings in Maastricht; the former retreat of Charles V. This private museum re-opened after major renovations in 2012.
Hoensbroek Castle is one of the largest and most beautiful castles in the Netherlands. It's an exciting and fairytale-like castle with beautiful towers, exciting passageways and a real castle moat to top it all off.
Museum of Illusions Maastricht Mosae Forum 12
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Maastricht
Museum of Illusions Maastricht, Maastricht
Discover the wonders of perception at Museum of Illusions Maastricht! Step into a world where nothing is as it seems and be amazed by optical illusions, holograms, and interactive exhibits. A unique experience for all ages, where your senses are put to the test and your mind is surprised.
Take a trip through time from the carbonaceous period and the Cretaceous Sea, with the giant mosasaur (meaning Meuse lizard) fossil, to the animals presently inhabiting Limburg.