Photo: Jan Korebrits

Grote Kerk Breda

The 15th-century Grote of Onze Lieve Vrouwe Kerk is the pride of Breda. Nine Nassaus and the first Prince of Orange found their final resting place there. Today, the Grote Kerk Breda is a House of Stories. An innovative programme connects the world of today with the stories and the collection of the church.

Inside and outside
Not only the imposing architecture of the exterior, but also the (funerary) monuments in the church and the vault and wall paintings make the Grote Kerk the most important monument of Breda.

Read more about the highlights of past, present, and future of the Grote Kerk Breda. 

Five ways to discover the Grote Kerk Breda

1 - Interactive tours
Discover the stories and highlights of the Grote Kerk through one of the Interactive tours. All you need is your smartphone. 

2 - Treasure hunts
For children and anyone who wants to explore the Grote Kerk in a playful way, there are four different treasure hunts

3 - Audio tour The Largest Museum of the Netherlands
Because of the valuable art treasures, the Grote Kerk is included in ‘The Largest Museum of the Netherlands’. This includes an audio tour  which allows you to wander through the church on your own. 

4 - Media players tell about six centuries of Nassaus and the Grote Kerk
Ten media players spread throughout the church explain the historical connection of the Grote Kerk with the Nassaus and show how significant they have been for the construction and art in the church.

5 - Guided tours and tower climbs
Gilde de Baronie regularly organises tower climbs and guided tours in the church. See the Gilde's programme here. 


Conference venue
The Grote Kerk also offers a stunning environment for holding various types of meetings from 10 to 1000 people.

Admission fee
The Grote Kerk is usually free to enter. A voluntary donation for maintenance and restoration is always appreciated. During exhibitions or events, an entrance fee may apply. You can find more information on the Grote Kerk website.


Explore Royal Breda hotspot
The Grote Kerk Breda is part of the Explore Royal Breda route.  This route takes you on a discovery along places that recall Breda’s royal roots and connects surprising new spots with history. Curious? View the route here.

Opening hours

Each monday10:00 - 17:00 hour
Each tuesday10:00 - 17:00 hour
Each wednesday10:00 - 17:00 hour
Each thursday10:00 - 17:00 hour
Each friday10:00 - 17:00 hour
Each saturday10:00 - 17:00 hour
Each sunday13:00 - 17:00 hour

During private events or during the setup and takedown of exhibitions, the Great Church is sometimes closed. Visit the website for the most up-to-date opening hours.

Facilities

  • MIVA toilet
  • Guide dog welcome

Events

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