Mission Museum Steyl

Museum Tegelen, Limburg, Netherlands
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What to expect

The Mission Museum Steyl is a unique museum showcasing a vast collection of over 1,000 stuffed mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, butterflies, beetles, scorpions, and other insects, all laid out exactly as they were in the 1930s. The museum also features a cross-eyed, coin-operated taxidermy bear and a collection of objects brought back by Catholic missionaries from around the world. The village of Steyl, where the museum is located in is also an attraction, with five monasteries, a botanical garden, and a monastery garden with replicas of Lourdes and Temple Mountain. The museum offers a family-friendly experience, with an entrance fee for children and adults, and free admission for children under 3 years old

Plan your family visit to the Mission Museum Steyl with these blog insights 👇

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(Tip!) Venlo with kids: 19 family activities!

(Tip!) Venlo with kids: 19 family activities!
This family's experience:

Activities: We explored the museum, admiring the collection of stuffed animals and other objects brought back from around the world. We also participated in the scavenger hunt, searching for objects and answering questions

Highlights: We were impressed by the butterfly collection and the scavenger hunt made exploring the museum more engaging for our daughter. The museum's collection was interesting for both adults and kids ✨