Utrecht University Museum
UMU, the University Museum Utrecht, is the research museum of the Netherlands: a family museum for anyone who is curious!
We strive to be the Netherlands’ foremost research museum: a family museum where visitors can actively familiarise themselves with the scientific research conducted at Utrecht University in the past and present. A place that inspires you to ask questions about yourself and the world around you and where you, as a visitor, can become a researcher yourself.
Dive into the world of science. From the human body to the animal world and from the earth to social questions, many topics are discussed. With each theme you will start researching and experimenting. At UMU you will become a researcher! Every weekend and during school holidays special activities are organised for children between 8 and 14 years old.
Opening hours
The museum and the Oude Hortus are open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The museum café and museum shop are open until 5.30 pm.
During the school holidays (with the exception of the summer holidays) the museum is also open on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Closed on 1st of January, 27th of April and 25th of December.
Accessibility
General facilities and information
Available
- Assistance dog permitted
- Lift
- Everywhere GPS/Wifi reception
- Quiet times/periods
- Floor plan available
- Catering with service
Additional information
The UMU organises low-stimulus opening days several times a year.
The museum is quieter on weekdays outside of school holidays.
A map is available in the museum. It can also be downloaded from the UMU website.
Facilities for people with reduced mobility
Available
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Doorways sufficiently wide
- Step-free building
- Stairs with handrail
- Customized toilet
- Mobile PIN
- Seating options
- Borrowing a wheelchair
- Available crates
Additional information
One accompanying person may enter free of charge.
Seating without armrests is available.
One wheelchair is available in the museum; advance booking is recommended.
Benches in the exhibition areas can be moved.
The Oude Hortus has a gravel surface, which can sometimes be difficult for wheelchairs.
Voorzieningen voor mensen die doof of slechthorend zijn
Available
- Open ondertiteling
Voorzieningen voor mensen die gevoelig zijn voor prikkels
Available
- Herkenning Sunflower-keycord
- Prikkelarme uren of voorstellingen
- Prikkelarme ruimte
Additional information
You can ask at the reception for information about the low-stimulus room.
Additional information about the building, entrance, lift, and accessible toilet
Available
- Number of floors: 3
- Door width (cm): 110
- The height of the threshold (cm): 0
- Dimensions of the lift in cm (w x d): 130 x 260
- Minimum turning circle of 150cm: ja
- Free space next to the toilet of at least 90 cm: ja
Additional information
Wheelchair ramp at the museum entrance.
Not available
- Personal assistant
- Guide
- Wheelchair spaces
- Guidelines
- Image description
- Accessible information
- Material in braille
- Sensory experience
- Indoor navigation
- Audio tour
- Lus voor slechthorende (vast of mobiel)
- Gebarentaalinterpretatie
- Gesloten ondertiteling
- Triathlon/Signdancers
Address
Lange Nieuwstraat 106
3512 PN Utrecht
Contact
Open
| Di | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wo | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Do | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Vr | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Za | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Zo | 10:00 - 17:00 |
