The Burgundians in Limburg: Splendor, Power and History

In the footsteps of the dukes and heiresses

When it comes to lavish festivals, daring dukes, and a wealthy heiress, the trail leads right to the heart of Limburg. The exhibition "The Burgundians in Limburg" is dedicated to Dukes Philip the Good, Charles the Bold, and Mary of Burgundy – and opens up a grand stage of European history for visitors.

In the 15th century, Burgundy was not only known for its joie de vivre, but also a major political and cultural power that shaped the area of present-day Limburg. The new exhibition "Bourgondiërs in Limburg" at the Limburgs Museum Venlo, running from October 4, 2025, to February 1, 2026 , shows how the dukes transformed the region into a stage of European history.

Splendid loans and rare treasures

Philip the Good, after Rogier van der Weyden – Musée de l’Hospice Comtesse, Lille © Photo Frédéric Legoy

International loans from the Louvre , Versailles , the Gemäldegalerie Berlin and the Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna make previously unknown stories visible: from the magnificent banquet of the pheasant to the dramatic camp during the siege of Neuss.

The exhibition shows not only courtly splendor, but also how the lives of ordinary people were influenced by the Burgundians.

Margaret of York, unknown artist, c. 1467 – Musée du Louvre, Paris © Photo GrandPalaisRmn / Tony Querrec

A special highlight is the portrait of Margaret of York , wife of Charles the Bold, along with her precious crown, which has been kept in Aachen Cathedral for over 500 years. The presentation is complemented by a magnificent facsimile edition of the "Très Riches Heures" by the Limbourg brothers – one of the most famous prayer books in the world.

In combination with music, light, and narrative productions, the Limburg Museum creates an atmosphere that makes a visit an impressive journey back in time to the late Middle Ages.

Charles the Bold, after Rogier van der Weyden, 1440–1480 – Gemäldegalerie, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin © Photo Christoph Schmidt

Look, stroll, marvel

The Limburgs Museum is conveniently located directly across from Venlo train station. Visitors to the exhibition can combine their day with a stroll through the charming old town, with its sidewalk cafés, boutiques, and restaurants.

Venlo itself, with its lively city center, invites you to stroll and shop, while the green surroundings along the Maas River offer charming excursions to the Dutch-German border region.

Visiting information

Limburgs Museum Venlo Keulsepoort 55911 BX VenloTelephone: +31 (0)77 352 2112 Email: info@limburgsmuseum.nl Tickets and information

Open: Tuesday to Sunday from 11am to 5pm