A day in Bergen: art at Kranenburgh and time to explore the village

Start your day in Bergen at Museum Kranenburgh

Museum Kranenburgh looks after art from 1900 to the present, with the Bergen School at the heart of its collection. This style of painting emerged in Bergen around 1915, with strong forms and contrasting colours. The collection includes works by Leo Gestel, Charley Toorop and Else Berg. Read about the collection and the artists’ village at Kranenburgh.

The museum has no permanent collection display. Not every work in the online collection will be on show during your visit. Choose an exhibition in advance from the current exhibition programme. That way, you will know what is on when you visit.

A day with time to explore the village

Here is one way to plan your day. Fit the museum visit around opening hours and any tickets you have; take the rest at your own pace.

1. See the exhibition first. Then browse the museum shop or take a break.
2. Head into the village afterwards. Walk through Bergen after the museum and see where you would like to stop.
3. Choose somewhere for coffee or lunch. Take a seat before continuing your walk.
4. Leave the rest of the day open. Seen enough? You can head back to your holiday home.

Want to discover more of the region’s art? Our guide to a day in Alkmaar also features Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar, with a permanent exhibition on the Bergen School.

Kranenburgh: address, opening hours and parking

You will find the museum at Hoflaan 26, 1861 CR Bergen (North Holland). Regular opening hours are Tuesday to Sunday, 10:30–17:00. Some opening and closing days differ. The official visitor page for Museum Kranenburgh lists a closure in 2026 from 2 to 14 November inclusive while exhibitions are being installed.

Parking at the museum is limited. Across the road is a municipal car park where you can park for up to two hours with a parking disc. For events, the museum directs visitors to Parkeergarage Centrum Bergen on the Plein. If you are staying for more than two hours, find a space where longer parking is allowed.

A museum visit on a rainy day or with extra support

Rainy day? Spend a little longer in the museum and take a shorter walk afterwards. Kranenburgh lists lifts, an accessible toilet and two parking spaces for visitors with disabilities beside the entrance. Questions about accessibility? Check the museum’s information, or contact it directly.

Visiting with children? Check the activities calendar too. Workshops and programmes change, so what is available depends on your visit date.

Visit Bergen during your stay in Warmenhuizen

After your day in Bergen, return to DuinDromen in Warmenhuizen. Prepare something in the kitchen or spend a little more time outside. Explore the bungalow in Warmenhuizen. Prefer more nature the next day? Read our guide to walking in the Schoorlse Duinen.