01 / THE JOURNALA closer look at Dutch painting.
Light, gestures, and everyday objects: a practical way to read a painting before reading its label.
Original editorial guide · October 2026An independent journal of Dutch museums
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Find your kind
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Painting, design, or art outdoors. Start with what makes you curious.
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02 / THE JOURNALWhen the gallery opens to the sky.
How outdoor sculpture changes with distance, weather, and the path you choose through a garden.
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03 / THE JOURNALArt, design, and the everyday.
From abstract compositions to Delftware: finding connections between artworks and useful objects.
Original editorial guide · October 202604 / THE JOURNALFind your kind of museum.
Painting, design, or art outdoors: choose a Dutch museum visit around what you want to discover.
Original editorial guide · October 2026Four different ways to discover.
These examples show how Dutch museum collections can offer different starting points. Choose a collection around your interests, then read the guide for ideas to take into a visit.
| Museum | Location | A starting point |
|---|---|---|
| Mauritshuis | The Hague | Dutch and Flemish painting, including portraits, landscapes, and still lifes. |
| Van Gogh Museum | Amsterdam | Paintings, drawings, and letters connected with Vincent van Gogh. |
| Kröller-Müller Museum | Otterlo | An indoor art collection and an outdoor sculpture garden. |
| Kunstmuseum Den Haag | The Hague | Modern art, Mondrian, Delftware, and fashion among its collection fields. |
Collection information checked on 14 October 2026. This is editorial guidance, not live information about exhibitions, opening hours, admission, or accessibility. A work in a collection may not currently be on display.
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