The Drents Museum, a mere 9 kilometres from Hof van Saksen, is one of the key attractions in the rich cultural heritage of the province of Drenthe and is one of the most frequently visited museums in the Netherlands. The Drents Museum, where a highly varied collection is on display, including Dutch applied art, archaeology, contemporary figurative art and stunning style chambers. The Museum also has an active exhibition schedule, a weekly recurring historical play, theme weeks and a book market. However, numerous visitors also enjoy paying a visit to Café Krul, the Museum Shop, high-tech theatre GeoExplorer or the Discovery Chamber. A visit to the Drents Museum: highly recommended by Hof van Saksen.
The Drents Museum is closed from 15 August 2010 till autumn 2011.