Museum Gouda

Museum Gouda is a multifaceted museum that brings together Gouda’s rich history and art in a beautiful historic building. Wander through the old hospital wards, the chapel, and the charming courtyard garden. The museum is known worldwide for its unique collection of 16th-century altarpieces and the famous Gouda clay pipes and plateel (decorative pottery). From religious art from the time of Erasmus to 19th-century social realism: at Museum Gouda, you’ll discover the city’s DNA.