In our museum in Dordrecht, you’ll discover how affluent citizens lived at the end of the 18th century. The style rooms on the ground floor are decorated in the Louis XVI style. The highlight of the museum is the round Maas Room with a view of the busiest three-river intersection in Europe.
The Dordts Patrician House has a collection of paintings by Dordrecht painters who were active at the end of the 18th and early 19th centuries. The museum was opened in Dordrecht in 2011 and is considered by many visitors as an asset to Dordrecht. Will you also come visit our house museum?
Paintings from the 18th and 19th centuries
In our museum in Dordrecht, you will discover beautiful paintings and drawings by artists from Dordrecht who were active around 1800. The most well-known and talented Dordtse painter in the 18th century was undoubtedly Aert Schouman (1710-1792), of whom three works are present in the collection. One of the highlights of the collection is a seascape by J.C. Schotel (1787-1838), who received great appreciation both domestically and internationally.
The collection of paintings
The collection of Dutch painting further consists of landscapes, genre scenes, and portraits. The building also houses two fireplace pieces by Cornelis Kuipers. Among the highlights of his work are two beautiful flower still lifes displayed on either side of the fireplace in the ‘Groot Salet’.
Experiences of others about our museum in Dordrecht
The Dordts Patrician House is a well-known and beloved museum in Dordrecht. However, we continue to improve to provide an unforgettable visit. Curious about what previous visitors think of the Dordts Patrician House? Check out some Google reviews about our museum below:
Experience from: Martinette Boonekamp
What a beautiful surprise this house is! The stories from the staff make it a special experience to look around here. Highly recommended!
Experience from: Bart Pluijmers
A gem among the museums in Dordrecht! Surprising building, beautiful view, fascinating information through visuals & sound, a nice cup of coffee/tea!
Experience from: Frank Bogers
A fantastic place where you can find everything about the beautiful historic city of Dordrecht.
Experience from: Kees de Leeuw
Truly an experience to walk through this old patrician house. The museum in Dordrecht is beautifully located with the river on one side and the old harbor on the other. Beautiful authentically furnished rooms. Not a museum, but truly a house of the affluent bourgeoisie as it looked back then. Highly recommended!
Experience from: Judith van der Louw
Very nice to visit this museum in Dordrecht. Reception by 2 volunteers exceptionally friendly.
Experience from: Willem Smouter
A nice small museum, you just come to visit a patrician’s house, friendly volunteers. First go to the attic to watch a video with explanations and then down to the style rooms. We got tea in the kitchen for free.
Experience from: Ronald
Beautiful historical mansion with a wonderful view of inland shipping. The house provides a nice insight into life in the past. The museum is not too big. The staff is friendly, and the atmosphere is cozy.
Experience from: Olaf van der Hee
Special to visit this historical building beautifully located in the historic city center. The museum in Dordrecht has some special rooms with 18th-century furniture and paintings. But the best part was the two very friendly hostesses who surprised me with a cup of coffee in the historical lounge.
