Do you have any specific questions about your visit to Museum de Fundatie? Check below for answers to our frequently asked questions.
General
Both Museum de Fundatie Zwolle and Kasteel het Nijenhuis are open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Museum de Fundatie Zwolle is open free of charge to everyone on the first Friday evening of every month, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, for Fundatie Friday. On the first Sunday of the month, the museum opens from 10:00 AM for Silent Sunday.
Both locations are closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. On all other national public holidays, both locations are open, even if the public holiday falls on a Monday.
No, you do not need to book a ticket in advance.
You can pay by cash or debit card. We do not accept VVV gift vouchers or museum gift cards.
You can use a Museumkaart or purchase one at the ticket desk. A Museumkaart costs €75.00 for adults. After purchase, you can use your Museumkaart straight away.
Yes, free lockers are available at both locations.
Yes, this is possible. Are you visiting with a group of more than 10 people? Please book in advance by sending an email to rondleidingen@museumdefundatie.nl
There is plenty for families to see, do and discover at both museum locations. For example, you can explore the museum with the Omdwaaltour or get creative in The Studio. You can find more information on our families page.
Yes, you can submit an exhibition proposal, subject to certain conditions:
A proposal must include a letter with the exhibition proposal, visual material and, where applicable, a CV.
Due to the large number of proposals we receive, we only respond to proposals that we feel fit within our programme. More information about exhibition proposals can be found here.
Museum de Fundatie Zwolle
You can find Hannema’s Museum Bar on the third floor of the museum. More information about the museum bar can be found here.
No, we do not have an app. Flyers with a floor plan are available.
No, there is no fixed route through the museum.
Yes, you may take photos in the museum, but certain rules apply. For example, flash photography is not allowed. You can find all the rules about taking photos in our house rules.
No, dogs are not allowed in the museum, with the exception of officially trained assistance dogs.
Kasteel het Nijenhuis
The castle has several floors and unfortunately does not have a lift. This means that only the rooms on the ground floor are accessible with a wheelchair or walker. The sculpture garden, however, is easily accessible. Free wheelchairs and gallery stools are available to borrow. There is also a disabled parking space, which you can find at the end of the driveway on the right-hand side.
No, dogs are not allowed in the sculpture garden or in the castle, with the exception of officially trained guide dogs.
Yes, the sculpture garden is open in winter. During periods of frost, some sculptures are wrapped to protect them from the cold.
Yes, there is a museum café with a terrace. You can enjoy lunch, drinks or a coffee here.
Yes, you can find it at the end of the driveway, to the left of the main gate.
Please note: for fire safety reasons, batteries may not be stored in the cloakroom or lockers. We therefore ask you not to bring the battery onto the grounds.
No, Het Nijenhuis cannot be hired as a venue. The museum café and sculpture garden can be hired for business events. More information can be found here.
Yes, this is possible under certain conditions:
Tuesday to Sunday between 11:00 AM and 4:30 PM, by appointment only.
Only in the sculpture garden, not inside the castle.
Drones are not allowed.
Please respect the privacy of our staff and visitors.