Museum
Medieval castle from 1288
Located on the IJsselmeer in the historic town of MedemblikFor over 700 years the icon of Medemblik!
It is the last remaining castle in West Friesland, built by order of Count Floris V.
Ruim 25.000 bezoekers per jaar
Open all year roundAnd it continues to increase!
Museum and freely accessible Castle Cafe and terrace. There is something for every age to experience here. On the castle square you can (re)discover old Dutch toys!
More than 60 events and activities per year
In an atmospheric historical settingAlways something to do in Radboud Castle
Experience the magic of a bygone age, at one of the many events and activities!
Imagine yourself in the Middle Ages
Radboud Castle was built in 1288 as a castle commissioned by Count Floris V. You can still see and experience the Middle Ages in this particularly atmospheric building.
- Many walls are as old as the castle itself
- Stand guard outside on the battlements yourself
- Regularly changing exhibitions about the Middle Ages
- Contours of the original construction are still clearly visible
- Put on a suit of armor and experience the weight that knights carry
Enter and EXPERIENCE THE MAGIE OF a bygone age!
If you want to be sure of a time slot, we recommend booking online in advance.
Opening hours Museum
Accessibility
From history, the building is full of thresholds, obstacles and challenging stairs. We are therefore unfortunately not accessible to people with mobility problems or in a wheelchair. If in doubt, please contact us in advance.
Current Exhibitions
Surrounded by Castles
IN WEST FRIESLAND
Step into the panoramas of the five castles that Count William II and his son Count Floris V had built in West Friesland. Learn all about the functions of these impressive structures during their heyday from the 13th to early 15th centuries. The panoramas are accompanied by stories of various characters who were involved with the castles. With the archaeological finds accompanying them, the history of castles in West Friesland is tangible.
On view until mid-April 2026
“We found your ship”
HET VERHAAL VAN FREGAT HUIS TE WARMELO
Duik mee naar een diepte van 60 meter, waar het wrak van een Medemblikker fregat op de zeebodem rust. Zeeslagen, verloren levens, families die achterbleven, een vasthoudende historicus en geheimzinnige vondsten vertellen hier samen het verhaal van Huis te Warmelo.
Te zien t/m 3 januari 2027
De Strijd om West-Friesland
THE HIDDEN HISTORY OF FRISIA
Why is Radboud Castle in Medemblik? And what does the kingdom of Frisia have to do with it? The ancient Frisians were the Vikings of the low countries. The counts of Holland found flourishing trade and a great deal of independence. But the area was promised to the counts and also of great strategic importance. Find out how Count Floris V eventually managed to conquer this area.
This exhibition is continuous
Upcoming activities
Vakantieknutselen
29 april 2025
Jaaaa vakantie! Kom je gezellig knutselen? Het thema is 'Onder Water'! In de Ridderzaal staat alles weer voor je klaar deze meivakantie. Hoe leuk is dat? Je kunt komen knutselen van dinsdag 29 april t/m vrijdag 2 mei.PS Knutselen is inbegrepen bij het museumbezoek.
Vakantieknutselen
30 april 2025
Jaaaa vakantie! Kom je gezellig knutselen? Het thema is 'Onder Water'! In de Ridderzaal staat alles weer voor je klaar deze meivakantie. Hoe leuk is dat? Je kunt komen knutselen van dinsdag 29 april t/m vrijdag 2 mei.PS Knutselen is inbegrepen bij het museumbezoek.
Vakantieknutselen
1 mei 2025
Jaaaa vakantie! Kom je gezellig knutselen? Het thema is 'Onder Water'! In de Ridderzaal staat alles weer voor je klaar deze meivakantie. Hoe leuk is dat? Je kunt komen knutselen van dinsdag 29 april t/m vrijdag 2 mei.PS Knutselen is inbegrepen bij het museumbezoek.
Reviews
The castle and its history. A fine place where you lose track of time. Check out the vacation activities! The Owl workshop today was fantastic!!!
- Berna Meijer
For ages I had planned to have a look and finally it came. Beautiful castle to wander around for a while and to enjoy the view from the battlements. Drank an excellent cappuccino in the museum café. Nice people who went out of their way to make my visit as pleasant as possible.
- Petra Vervoort
