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Teylers Museum: A Family-Friendly Journey Through Art and Science in Haarlem
One of the first things I did when we moved to Haarlem, Netherlands was look up the museums to visit. With our nifty Dutch Museumkaart in hand, we were ready to get out and see them all and the Teylers Museum, Netherland’s oldest museum, was one of the first on the list. Welcoming visitors since 1784, this museum in Haarlem is a historical gem with a gorgeous collection that has remained largely unchanged since the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Looking for cool things to do in Haarlem? Don’t miss Teylers Museum: (This post contains affiliate links, which means I receive a certain percentage of a sale if you…
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How To See More Tulips In Lisse When You Visit Keukenhof
The most famous pictures of the Netherlands are absolutely of the tulip fields in the spring. The dazzling and somehow perfect rows of the pastel hues of the tulips are iconic and with fields just 30 minutes from Amsterdam, they’re surprisingly accessible. This year we’ve been residing in Haarlem, which is just north of Lisse so there was no doubt I had to check out those iconic tulip fields. The picturesque town of Lisse and the celebrated Keukenhof Gardens are the epicenters of the tulip extravaganza in the Netherlands. But, if you’re planning a trip there, make sure to really maximize the experience and see more than just the Keukenhof…
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Discover Street Art in STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam
On the look out for fun things to do in Amsterdam and a little search on where to find street art in Amsterdam landed me on a very interesting website for STRAAT Museum. Straat, meaning street in Dutch, is a giagantic space with iconic pieces by Keith Haring and Banksy, and there was even a piece from one of my favorite Korean street artists, Royyal Dog. STRAAT Museum is an intriguing space for the radical art movement. If you’ve got some time and want to do something fun in Amsterdam, take a ferry to nearby NDSM wharf and explore the dynamic intersection of creativity, expression, and storytelling. If you’ve got…
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The Super Secret Sunday Hangout in Haarlem, Netherlands
There’s something that happens each Sunday in Haarlem, Netherlands and while not a huge touristy draw, it has just the right number of locals to call it a pretty super secret but super kitschy and fun hangout spot. If you’re wondering what to do in Haarlem, Netherlands, this should be on your list and hopefully you’re visiting on a Sunday so you can see it. The Barrel Organ Museum, or Draaiorgel Museum, is home to a unique collection of barrel organs that sit around a main space that is filled with tables and chairs. Take a seat any Sunday afternoon and you can enjoy a barrel organ concert. Looking for…
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Windmills Near Amsterdam: Visit Zaanse Schans With Kids
For anyone traveling to the Netherlands (probably landing in Amsterdam), I think one of the top five questions involves where to see windmills near Amsterdam along with where to see tulips, clogs, and eat cheese. And anyone that does search is in luck, because there is a beautiful traditional Dutch village with windmills just north of the city. If you’re traveling to Holland, maybe with kids, you need to go to Zaanse Schans to see beautiful windmills in the Netherlands. Take a daytrip from Amsterdam and enjoy the time in the countryside. It’s a great thing to do with kids in the Netherlands to learn about the history and cheese…