Welcome to The Mesdag Collection

Painting of the month
The new harbour works in Enkhuizen (1885-1886) is a unique painting in the work of Hendrik Willem Mesdag. In a major departure from his other work, it focuses on the latest developments of the modern age.
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Now on view and to do
- Presentation of paintings: Through the eyes of Vincent van Gogh.
- Would you like to know more about The Mesdag Collection? Book a guided tour.

About the museum
The Mesdag Collection houses the exceptional collection of 19th-century art assembled by the renowned marine painter Hendrik Willem Mesdag and his wife Sientje Mesdag-van Houten. The collection, which contains a host of masterpieces by the French Barbizon School and the Hague School, has been exhibited in the Mesdags’ delightful private museum since 1887. Adjacent to the museum is the Mesdags’ former home, which can be hired for meetings and events.

The Mesdag Collection is managed by the Van Gogh Museum.

Download the information brochure (pdf).