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Museum · Gouda, South Holland
Museum Gouda
The town museum, next to the Sint-Janskerk, housed in a former medieval hospital. It gathers art, objects and documents about Gouda’s history and hosts exhibitions related to the church’s stained glass.
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About Museum Gouda
Museum Gouda is located behind the Sint-Janskerk, in a group of buildings that belonged to the former city hospital, the Sint-Catharinagasthuis. The best-known entrance is the Lazaruspoortje, a 17th-century stone portal that once led to the leper house and was moved here.
The collection tells Gouda’s story through paintings, silverware, furniture and everyday objects. An important part links the museum to the neighbouring church: the cartoons, full-size drawings that served as models for the Sint-Janskerk’s stained glass, have been shown there in past exhibitions.
The museum also displays the crafts that made Gouda famous beyond cheese, such as pottery and clay pipes, and hosts temporary exhibitions on art and history.
Admission is paid separately; check current prices. Located next to the church, a visit pairs well with seeing the stained glass at the same time.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
From 1 to 2 hours.
Best time
After the Sint-Janskerk, to see the stained-glass cartoons right after the originals. Confirm opening hours before you go.
How to get there
Next to the Sint-Janskerk, with the main entrance on Oosthaven 9.
Tip
Pass by the Lazaruspoortje when you arrive: the portal lies on the route between the church and the museum.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Museum Gouda
What is in Museum Gouda?
Art and objects from the city’s history, such as ceramics and clay pipes made in Gouda, plus temporary exhibitions, some related to the Sint-Janskerk stained glass.
Where is Museum Gouda located?
Just behind Sint-Janskerk, in a former city hospital near the main square.
Is it worth combining the museum with the church?
Yes. They are next to each other, a few steps apart, and you can visit both in a single morning.