Teylers Museum

This is the oldest museum in the Netherlands. It’s small, but that’s exactly what makes the experience different from most other museums. The routing through the space is really interesting, I spent around 1.5 hrs exploring. The oval atrium and the hidden garden felt like a surprising little pause along the way. Loved that part!

I visited on my day off from work on a Friday. I am so glad I went all the way to Haarlem just to see this very special place. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and got so many beautiful pictures. What is even better is that I got to see the property for free thanks to my Museumkaart! Originally the residence of illustrious Dutch businessman and idealist Pieter Teyler (1702-1776), the property is now a museum open to the public and also the oldest museum in the Netherlands. The rooms are beautiful and maintained well. There were no large crowds unlike the always busy museums in Amsterdam (Van Gogh museum, Rijksmuseum, and Anne Frank House) so I got to see every single room at my own leisurely pace, seeing every piece that piqued my interest up close. After your visit you exit the museum through the museum shop, which has a good selection of gifts and souvenirs. The staff are courteous welcoming and friendly. I was admitted entry right away upon presenting my digital ticket and digital Museumkaart. You are also given an audio guide which you can use with certain installations in the museum to learn more about their origin and history. The voucher for a free coffee in the museum cafe is a nice touch. I drank mine in the serene house garden which the cafe opens to. All in all, a day very well spent! 😊

Teylers Museum is a nice museum of arts, science and natural history. It's worth coming in and get knowledge. Culture is always welcome. ;)

Founded in 1778, the museum is the oldest public museum in the Netherlands and a true gem for anyone interested in both science and art. It was established according to the will of Pieter Teyler van der Hulst, a wealthy banker and philanthropist, to promote knowledge in science, art, and religion. In the spirit of the Enlightenment, it became one of the first institutions to make knowledge and beauty accessible to the public. What makes Teylers unique is that it remains the only museum in the Netherlands where science and art are presented side by side. The building itself is of great historical value, and the highlight is the Ovale Zaal (Oval Room) — an 18th-century gallery with its original skylight still preserved.

This is the oldest museum in the Netherlands, and we were really excited to visit! There’s so much to see inside, and since we went on a weekday, we were lucky to have some areas almost entirely to ourselves. Overall, we loved it, but if we had to point out a couple of things we didn’t like, it would be these: 1. The museum relies mostly on natural daylight from large windows, which is great—until you need to examine the exhibits, especially the bones and rocks under glass. The sunlight creates a lot of glare, making it hard to see details properly and it’s even tiring for the eyes. 2. Some objects are placed on very high shelves inside glass cases. Unless you’re a basketball player, you’ll likely have to stretch your neck or stand on your tiptoes to get a good look at them. Other than that, the museum is absolutely worth a visit! A small but important detail: hygiene matters to me, not just in restaurants but everywhere. The entire museum was clean, but I have to say, the toilet was the cleanest public restroom I’ve ever used. Bravo for that! We also grabbed a coffee at the Café in the backyard, and it was really good. 😊

This is the oldest museum in the Netherlands. Quite an original mix dedicated to science and art. The fossil collection is nice, but the collection of devices related to the early days of electricity discovery is great. I loved the tip of the Month Blanc. I highly recommend taking a guided tour. Their guides are professional and speak perfect English. Amazing place.

beautiful museum, felt like stepping into a time capsule. the only disappointing part is the café, very nice place but very expensive and yet utilised ai generated images, sad to see in a museum that values art.

Tied with the Rijksmuseum for my favorite museum in The Netherlands. A great collection, thoughtfully and lovingly laid out for generations to experience. Little things like in the oval room, the main case has a scale model of the solar system on the top. While some of the rooms were closed or inaccessible for renovations, they have a delightful Egyptian exhibit right now with watercolors from the 1800s.