Location: Haarlem
Top Things to do in Haarlem
Top 8 Specialty Museums in Haarlem, North Holland Province
Though often overshadowed (especially for tourists) by its much larger and more famous neighbor Amsterdam about ten miles east, Haarlem’s history actually goes back further. And with about 150,000 people, it’s the capital of the Noord-Holland region. The Teylers Museum, with its unique collection of art and artifacts, is the oldest museum in the Netherlands. The fantastic Frans Hals Museum has many works by the artist and other Haarlem schoolers. Grote Markt, the main town square, is a must-see.
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1. Teylers Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,049 reviews
Anyone who opens the museum's heavy door on the bank of the River Spaarne sees at a glance what it is that inspires such enthusiasm. The museum breathes the atmosphere of the 18th and 19th centuries - the Age of the Enlightenment - when people were busily gathering knowledge about the world. Teylers Museum, museum of wonder, is a world in itself, one that you will never forget. Teylers Museum is the best-preserved 18th-century public knowledge institution for the arts and sciences in the world. It has been open to the public since 1784, welcoming all those who are eager to look at paintings and drawings by the Old Masters, magnificent minerals, ingenious scientific instruments, precious books, and centuries-old fossils. The museum's interior alone, with the monumental Oval Room as pièce de resistance, is a truly remarkable attraction. It is the only authentic 18th-century museum interior in the world.
Reviewed By Yolalindsay - Brooklyn, United States
Definitely worth a stop if you have some time in Haarlem! Lots of natural history here, as well as major scientific advancements - really a cool little museum with a GREAT audio guide. I think if you were very interested in geology or archaeology, you could spend a very long time here.
2. The Corrie ten Boom House
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4.5 based on 969 reviews
Reviewed By Dahlke8 - La Vernia, United States
The Ten Boom family’s incredible sacrifice to help the Jewish people and the Dutch Resistance during WWII is carefully preserved and retold by passionate and caring guides! Dina introduced us to the Ten Boom’s, their incredible faith in Christ, and then walked us through their home, to include the Hiding Place. This is a must visit, as is the beautiful town of Haarlem, if you are in Amsterdam.
3. Draaiorgelmuseum
4. NZH Vervoer Museum
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
More than 100 years of NZH history about Public Transport in North and South Holland. The NZH is known for the Blue Tram and by 1970 it was by far the largest regional transport company in the Netherlands. In 1999 the NZH merged with Connexxion. In the museum you will find four historic trams and many historic buses, which can be viewed inside and outside. In a spacious hall, the museum displays a large number of photos of the trams and buses on the many lines operated by the NZH, scale models of different vehicles, signs, attributes and clothing, and even complete bus and tram stops. There is also plenty to do for children: playing a driver in a large bus, model tram, coloring pages, a scavenger hunt and a play corner.
5. Museum Haarlem
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By 694nielsg
I had a great time during my visit at this museum! The staff is well informed about the history of Haarlem and was able to answer all of our questions. The main expedition was filled with pretty unusual yet interesting items which I personally loved. Reason why I would recommend museum Haarlem to healthcare students is because the expedition has a "history of healthcare" theme which is very informative to show students how modern-day healthcare has been established. Things to note: - There is a dedicated quite roomy space where kids can play with toys - There is an elevator - There are English options for tourists After the expedition there is a lovely space to enjoy a cup of coffee with a nice collection beverages with next to it a small giftshop with items corresponding to the expedition. The location of the museum is perfect if you like museums, with the Frans Hals museum being in the same street and it being located in the centre of Haarlem.
6. Museum Van de Geest
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4.0 based on 176 reviews
The Dolhuys is situated in a unique medieval building: the former lepers-, plague and madhouse. For years the building lay outside the city walls of Haarlem, sheltering the ‘insane’ and people with contagious diseases such as plague and leprosy. Go back in time and visit one of the very few remaining isolation chambers in Europe, dating from the 16th century. What does it feel like to be locked away in such a dark and confided space? In this historical building, you will get to peek inside the minds of artists, writers and scientists, sometimes with a disability or mental illness. You will meet people who function differently. Be inspired by the surprising stories about their lives and be aware of the value of deviant behavior. Visit, meet and allow yourself to wonder about what is normal. Are you normal?
7. A B C Architectuurcentrum Haarlem
8. Museumhuis Barnaart
Opening soon: an amazing canalhouse with the best-kept "empire" decorations end furniture in The Netherlands. We hope to welkome you soon
