Culture
If you're looking for culture, Maastricht is definitely the place to be – a city with a long and very rich cultural history. So it should come as no surprise that Maastricht houses an impressive variety of historical museums and sites, ranging from artefacts from the Roman era in the underground museum beneath the Derlon hotel to the treasure chambers of Saint Servatius, from the Museum of Natural History to the Museum at the Vrijthof Square (located in the former Spanish Government) Museum. But Maastricht also looks to the future: the striking Bonnefanten Museum houses a new collection of internationally oriented contemporary art works, and the Centre Ceramique, located in the hypermodern Céramique district, presents frequently-changing exhibitions of modern and contemporary art. More museums.
Maastricht is practically synonymous with art, not in the least because Maastricht has, since 1975, hosted the internationally renowned TEFAF art and antique fair. Over 200 leading art dealers display their masterpieces here against a very stylish and elegant backdrop. And after the TEFAF fair has again come and gone, the many museums and art galleries in the city continue to provide art lovers with a great deal of pleasure and enjoyment. More art & antiques.
