The best ways to explore the region • Discovery Museum

Discovery Museum is located in the centre of Kerkrade, a former colliery town with a long history and a lot to offer. Not far from the museum you will find scenery that waits to be explored, a lively town centre, the oldest monastery complex still in existence in the Benelux countries and GaiaZOO, the zoo that received numerous awards.

Parkstad

Kerkrade is part of ‘Parkstad’, one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in the Netherlands. An ever growing number of people discover this unique blend of scenery and tranquillity, but also of urban feel and culture. In Parkstad you can ski down on the slope of a slagheap, visit one of the most beautiful and best preserved castles in Europe, have a look at the remains of Holland oldest building, take a stroll through the Dutch capital of street art or enjoy an evening out at one of the best theatres in the country. With the Miljoenenlijn you can go on a nostalgic trip through the hills aboard a steam train. Use the Discovery Museum Expres to reach our museum and combine the trip with a visit to our museum. Take off your shoes and experience nature with all your senses at the BloteVoetenPark.

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Discounts from partners nearby our museum

I have an annual ticket for GaiaZOO. Am I entitled to a discount?

When you show a valid annual ticket for GaiaZOO you will get a 25% discount on the entrance fee. Regrettably, you cannot book a ticket online. Please go to the museum information counter if you want make use of this discount option. What if I want to book a ticket anyway? In that case choose the option ‘Reservation ticket Vriendenloterij VIP TICKET’.
In addition you will get a 10% discount on purchases in in the museum shop when you show your membership card. This discount does not apply to books, reduced items, gift cards and the purchase of the Museumkaart.

I have an annual ticket for the BloteVoetenPark Brunssum. Am I entitled to a discount?

When you show a valid annual ticket for the BloteVoetenPark Brunssum you will get a 25% discount on the entrance fee. Regrettably, you cannot book a ticket online. Please go to the museum information counter if you want make use of this discount option. What if I want to book a ticket anyway? In that case choose the option ‘Reservation ticket Vriendenloterij VIP CARD’
In addition you will get a 10% discount on purchases in in the museum shop when you show your membership card. This discount does not apply to books, reduced items, gift cards and the purchase of the Museumkaart.

What advantages do I have as a visitor of Discovery Museum?

As a visitor of Discovery Museum you will get a discount from various partners of the museum. While visiting Discovery Museum, you can collect a discount voucher at the reception: you will receive 1 voucher per valid entrance. More information can be found here.

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