The best art hotspots in Zwolle

Bingen art in Zwolle

There is so much art to be found in Zwolle that you can easily make a day out of it. Tip: visiting one of these artsy places in Zwolle is also a fun and original idea for a day out with your partner. Get off the couch and trade a weekend of binge-watching for binging all the art in Zwolle!

Art Flow Zwolle

We begin with the unique exhibition Art Flow Zwolle. This exhibition is spread throughout the city center of Zwolle and nearby areas and shows the works of various Zwolle and international artists. At various places in the city you will be surprised by sculptures and paintings. The art route of Art Flow Zwolle is best followed by bike and takes you along all the artworks. You have until 4 September to visit this special art exhibition in Zwolle!

Another fun activity is the art bicycle route that we have put together for you. The art bicycle route combines parts of the Art Flow exhibition with a visit to Museum de Fundatie and stops at the coziest places in Zwolle for a snack and a drink. With an overnight stay in a B&B you are guaranteed a successful outing!

Admire art at the museums in Zwolle

The various museums that Zwolle has to offer should also be mentioned. Take for example Museum de Fundatie and the Herman Brood Museum. Both museums are located on the Blijmarkt in Zwolle and are good to combine during a day of art admiration in Zwolle.

Museum de Fundatie is a gem when it comes to visual arts and is very popular among art lovers. Both the collection and the museum itself are real art hotspots in Zwolle. The Herman Brood Museum is all about the artist and performer Brood. Both his artistic works and personal items are exhibited here. You'll be amazed!

Finally, the brand new museum ANNO also belongs in this list. This museum on the Melkmarkt in Zwolle is entirely devoted to the cultural history and art of the Hanseatic city of Zwolle. With as many as (hundreds of) paintings by 17th-century masters, prints and other museum pieces, this museum is bustling with art. Moreover, here you can learn more about the archeology, architectural history and monuments of Zwolle. In short: you don't want to miss this museum!

Art studios and galleries

Zwolle also has several galleries, where there are insane art objects hanging on the walls. Gallery Nende Kunst is one of them. This building near the Sassenpoort serves both as artist Natasja's studio and store. Her works can be recognized by the use of round shapes and contrast.

Besides the many paintings you can also buy accessories and jewelry, in which a painting is processed. Who knows, maybe you will find a piece of art that suits you and take a piece of art from Zwolle home!

Finally, IQ Kunstuitleen & Galerie and Het Langhuis are also highly recommended when it comes to art in Zwolle. Het Langhuis combines history with current art and exhibits it in the most creative ways. You can find this art space in a monumental building in the Goudsteeg.

Monuments in Zwolle

You find art not only in golden frames on the wall, but art can also be found in the streets of Zwolle. For example, Zwolle has more than 320 monuments. Each one of them cultural-historical works of art that give Zwolle its historical character. Take a city walk through Zwolle and the guide will tell you all his stories about the history of the city and the origin of the monuments.

Peperbus Zwolle](https://www.touristserver.nl/img/78803-1470145428/C200X200/onder+de+peperbus.jpg) Or go out on your own and walk along the most beautiful monuments the city has to offer, such as the Sassenpoort, the remains of the city wall and the Onze Lieve Vrouwe Basiliek with its characteristic Peperbus.