English information
English information
About UMU
UMU, the University Museum Utrecht, is a family museum where you discover how science works. Explore topics ranging from the human body and animals to the Earth and social questions. At UMU, you don’t just learn about science – you become a researcher yourself. Experiment, investigate and find out how scientists work.
UMU is especially suitable for children aged 8 to 14 and their families. Every weekend and during school holidays, we organise special activities for children.
Opening times
Mondag closed
Tuesday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesdag 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Thursday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sundag 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
During school holidays, except for the summer holidays, we are also open on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
We are closed on 1 January, 27 April and 25 December.
Admission fees and tickets
Tickets can be purchased online: Buy tickets.
- Adult (UMU and Oude Hortus) €15.50
- Oude Hortus €5
- Child aged 0-3 free
- Child aged 4-17 €8
- Family ticket €45
- Extra child with family ticket €4
- Student at Utrecht University €7
- U-Pass free
Getting here
UMU and Oude Hortus is located in the historic city centre of Utrecht, within walking distance of Utrecht Central Station (20 minutes) or Utrecht station Vaartsche Rijn (10 minutes).
Address: Lange Nieuwstraat 106, 3512 PN Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Oude Hortus
Combine your visit to UMU with the Oude Hortus, the historic botanical garden of Utrecht University. Wander through the gardens, discover special plants and enjoy a quiet green spot in the heart of the city.
Activities
Every weekend and during school holidays, UMU offers extra activities for children aged 8 to 14. Join a workshop, meet researchers and investigate a scientific question yourself.
Museum café and shop
Take a break in our museum café or visit the museum shop before or after your visit. The café is located in the historic heart of the museum.
Educational visits
Visit UMU with your students and discover science by doing research yourself. We offer special programmes for the upper years of primary education and the lower years of secondary education.
For more information, please contact Annelinde Schrijver at reserveren.umu@uu.nl.
Meetings and events
UMU has various rooms that can be rented for meetings and events, including the historic museum café and the small orangery hidden among the greenery of the Oude Hortus.
For more information, contact verhuur.umu@uu.nl.