Kids Museum & exhibitions Friday 13 December 2024 - Sunday 12 January 2025 The most beautiful nativity scene in the Netherlands Practical information Museum CatharijneconventLange Nieuwstraat 383512 PH Utrecht View location Date Fri 13 Dec to Sun 12 Jan Add to your calendar: iCal Google calendar MS Outlook Office 365 Be enchanted by this magnificent stable housing over six hundred splendid nativity scene figures. These are genuine museum pieces dating back to the 18th century from the Italian city of Naples. Together, they form a complete miniature city bustling with activity, inviting exploration from every angle. Not only are the figures with their clothing and accessories stunning, but the backdrop in which they are displayed is also spectacular. The most beautiful nativity scene in the Netherlands is adorned with authentic Utrecht eye-catchers. Imagine the Dom Tower, the Winkel van Sinkel as an inn, a flower market along the Utrecht canal, and the Sonnenborgh observatory. Even the oldest house in Utrecht is part of this scene. This unique 18th-century nativity scene originates from Naples, Italy. During that time, affluent families competed to gather the most exquisite nativity scene figures. There was a fierce competition to possess the largest, most beautiful, and most valuable nativity scene. Only the best would suffice. The figures were crafted by the greatest Baroque artists. Each figure is a work of art in itself, with terracotta heads and wooden limbs skillfully painted. The delicate clothing is made from silk, wool, cotton, and brocade, often meticulously embroidered and adorned with pearls, ivory, and mother-of-pearl. Practical Information Tickets Entry to ‘The Most Beautiful Nativity Scene in the Netherlands’ is free. No reservation is required. Opening Hours Thursday, December 14, 2023, to Sunday, January 14, 2024 Monday to Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Sunday: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Christmas Day: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM Boxing Day: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM New Year’s Eve: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM New Year’s Day: Closed Advertisement Festivals Festivals De Parade Moreelsepark Utrecht Date Fri 26 Jul to Sun 11 Aug Classical music Classical music Utrecht Early Music Festival Various locations Utrecht Date Fri 23 Aug to Sun 1 Sep Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Bric-à-brac Karma Kebab Date Sun 28 Jul Time 10:00 - 16:00 Advertisement Cabaret & stand-up Cabaret & stand-up Expats vs Holland De Kargadoor Date Sat 3 Aug Time 20:00 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous De Betonnerie Beton-T Date Sun 18 Aug to Sun 24 Nov Time 11:00 - 16:00 More agenda Calendar More inspiration in Utrecht Tours & city walks Guided tour Library Neude in English Bibliotheek Neude Date Sat 10 Aug - Sun 11 Aug Time 13:30 - 14:30