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Museum De Lakenhal

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Artworks by Rembrandt, plus Delft crafts & local history in elegant, 17th-century clothmakers' hall. People often mention museum, Leiden, building, history, beautiful, nice, collection, exhibition, paintings, Rembrandt,


Address

Oude Singel 32, 2312 RA Leiden, Netherlands

Website

www.lakenhal.nl

Contact

+31 71 516 5360

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (1.4K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Wednesday: 10 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 10 AM to 5 PM

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: museum (79) Leiden (31) building (21) history (19) beautiful (17) nice (15) collection (13) exhibition (13) paintings (12) Rembrandt (11)
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  • 5/5 Robin I. 2 years ago on Google
    Until 1874, when this building became a city museum, it was a factory and guildhall that produced cloth and was an important meeting facilty. In 1640 it was erected as the guildhall for cloth merchants. The museum has various rooms dedicated to this former booming business. It has an interesting mix of contempory exhibitions on human growth, and more specifically, how consumerist growth has impacted society and the environment. Artworks range from the 16th to the 21st century. There is Middle-age religious art and grand trytichs that are bright, colourful and with unique depictions of hell and devils. The trytichs are displayed so that the viewer can walk around the entire piece. There are local historical paintings, including about the plague outbreak in the city in the 16th century as well as art made by Theo Doesburg from the early 20th century and more. There are even a couple of lesser known Rembrandt paintings. The building has been recently renovated, but has retained some interesting architectural designs like painted glass in a church and an impressive staircase, as well as entire rooms that appear to be original to the museum's 17th century origins. Some parts of the museum feel like being in a grand house or Palace, and reminded me of Mauritshuis museum in the Hague. What I like about this museum is that it tingles and stimulates the mind in various ways and the paintings in the collection are quite diverse and make you want to explore every detail. Highly recommended.
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  • 5/5 Caspar D. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a magnificent museum! The building is beautiful and the room with the Rembrandts, the van Goyens and - for me the discovery of the day - the great pictures of Jan Lievens is alone worth traveling to this beautiful city! Good informations in English too which you do not always find in Dutch museums. There is a Café in the courtyard as well. And I had most rooms to myself which I enjoyed though this museum deserves much more visitors.
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  • 5/5 Ron van B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Excellent museum with old and new art. Beautiful building and everything beautifully designed. Diverse collection with a lot of color. Paid parking in the adjacent parking garage. Around the corner a pleasant square with restaurants. Recommended. (Original) Uitstekend museum met oude en nieuwe kunst. Prachtig gebouw en alles mooi vormgegeven. Diverse collectie met veel kleur. Betaald parkeren in naastgelegen parkeergarage. Om de hoek een gezellig plein met restaurants. Aanrader.
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  • 5/5 Aurora S. 2 years ago on Google
    Very interesting museum about the story of Leiden in connection with its textile trade.
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  • 5/5 Salvia J. 7 months ago on Google
    Beautiful museum, a must see to be able to better appreciate the city of Leiden. Nice and diverse art collection, artifacts of historical significance, and every few months they present new and interesting expositions.
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  • 5/5 Thijs H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Pros + Fantastic exhibition about the Young Rembrandt! + Lucas van Leyden's Last Judgment + Number of nice loans + Glasses seller and History piece by Rembrandt + Beautiful building + Pilate washes his hands in innocence of Jan Lievens. Negatives - Museum director (Meta Knol) no longer wants blockbusters like the Young Rembrandt. While these are unforgettable experiences. Which are well worth the time / effort / money. Suggestion: Still a big exhibition now and then. For example about Jan Lievens. (Original) Pluspunten + Fantastische tentoonstelling over de Jonge Rembrandt! + Het Laatste Oordeel van Lucas van Leyden + Aantal mooie bruiklenen + Brillenverkoper en Historiestuk van Rembrandt + Mooi gebouw + Pilatus wast den handen in onschuld van Jan Lievens. Minpunten - Museumdirecteur (Meta Knol) wil geen blockbusters meer zoals de Jonge Rembrandt. Terwijl dit juist onvergetelijke ervaringen zijn. Die de tijd/moeite/geld dubbel en dwars waard zijn. Suggestie: Toch af en toe een grote tentoonstelling. Bijvoorbeeld over Jan Lievens.
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  • 4/5 Mayte G. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Museum of works of art that you find walking through Oude Singel, its facade is camouflaged among the rest of the typical buildings in the area. (Original) Museo de obras de arte que encuentras paseando por Oude Singel, su fachada se camufla entre el resto de edificios típicos de la zona.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gilles S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A superb museum far superior to the Rijkmuseum in the science of hanging, the arrangement of the works and objects presented and the desire to activate historic pieces through dialogue with contemporary creation. In short, we can feel the commitment and sensitivity of the exhibition curators and curators of the Lakhenal Museum in every corner of this vast and rich museum. The room dedicated to De Stijl and Théo Van Doesburg is beautiful. The temporary exhibitions are relevant and political, even if sometimes a little too didactic and textual rather than visual. Friendly and very professional staff. The best museum tour we have done in the Netherlands with the Mauritshuis from Den Haag. Hats off! (Original) Un musée superbe bien supérieur au Rijkmuseum dans la science de l'accrochage, la mise en espace des oeuvres et des objets présentés et la volonté d'activer les pièces historiques par le dialogue avec la création contemporaine. Bref on ressent l'engagement et la sensibilité des commissaires d'exposition et des conservateurs du Lakhenal Museum dans chaque recoin de ce musée vaste et riche. La salle consacrée à De Stijl et Théo Van Doesburg est de toute beauté. Les expositions temporaires sont pertinentes et politiques, même si parfois un peu trop didactiques et textuelles plutôt que visuelles. Personnel chaleureux et très professionnel. La meilleure visite de musée que nous ayons faite aux Pays-Bas avec le Mauritshuis de Den Haag. Chapeau bas !
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hasitha Amal Stefan De S. 1 year ago on Google
    Really cool museum with a lot of modern and historic art and also history around the building itself as the cloth hall of Leiden. Nice experience !
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  • 5/5 Tony F. 1 year ago on Google
    Had no idea that the cloth trade made Leiden the most important and wealthy city in Holland for so long. Fantastic museum... previously the building of the cloth guild
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Alberto P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Museum of paintings from the golden century, in a historic building from 1642. (Original) Museo de pinturas del siglo de oro, en edificio histórico de 1642.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michele Wells-de V. 10 months ago on Google
    Leiden has so many amazing museums. This one is the best choice for those who want a museum experience that is set in a building which is physically connected to the city’s history and shares the history that took place within that building. There’s a spacious locker room if you’re traveling with a bag, a nice cafe, always special exhibits, and the permanent collection is itself fascinating. You might want to skip it but I recommend climbing to both the first and second floors (and even that weird 3rd floor that leads to a glow in the dark experience). Enjoy!
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  • 5/5 Rob van H. 3 years ago on Google
    Museum De Lakenhal is a brilliant city museum of history and fine art in Leiden, Netherlands, with a large collection of paintings from the Dutch Golden Age. The building is a former guild hall for cloth merchant and hosts an important collection of altarpieces.
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  • 1/5 Héctor T. 4 years ago on Google
    You’re not allowed to record video, even if it’s for non lucrative purposes. Personnel get scared after seeing a hand gimbal. I could not give 0 stars, but this star goes to the nice girl who gave the museum introduction. Btw, super expensive for the museum size and content.
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  • 4/5 Chris M. 4 years ago on Google
    The Museum De Lakenhal has just re-opened after a multi million Euro refurbishment and it has been worth the wait. There are some stunning pictures to be seen in the museum and of course there are the historical artefacts from Leiden tracing the history from the liberation from the Spanish. When you have visited the museum why not rest a while in the Cafe on the ground floor, it was a little chaotic when we were there as the staff were still not yet familiar with their new surroundings but the coffee is excellent as is the Apple Tart.
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  • 5/5 Tom D. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful museum, full of interesting art beautifully presented. Very glad to see white light in use rather than ghastly yellow! Strongly recommended!
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  • 5/5 Michiel F. 4 years ago on Google
    One of the best museums in Holland. Recently renovated. Very nice and high quality collection of art from the 15th century to now. Learn about the history of Leiden and the guild of wool trade which had the building built
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  • 5/5 A. P. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful museum showing historic and modern art. Is missing art from Caroline Grootenboer.
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  • 4/5 Hans M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice museum in a beautiful building. Especially the old top floor is very impressive. We also saw the (temporary) Pilgrims to America exhibition. (Original) Mooi museum in een prachtig gebouw. Vooral de oude bovenverdieping is erg indrukwekkend. We zagen ook de (tijdelijke) Pilgrims naar Amerika tentoonstelling.
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  • 3/5 Francesco 3 years ago on Google
    it's a nice museum, no doubt about it. It is worth visiting, it is not very big and is located in a nice area.

  • 5/5 Minji K. 2 years ago on Google
    the atmosphere of museum is quiet. Also, there are lots of artsworks related to Rembrandt, histories.

  • 5/5 Maggie B. 2 years ago on Google
    It was definitely very interesting and I liked some of the art pieces that are displayed. The museum is quite big with 3 floors of art and a cafe on the ground floor. You can easily spend a few hours here if you look at everything that they have to offer and the stories behind the pieces. My favourite part was the short projection piece on the top floor

  • 5/5 Laura Diana M. 2 years ago on Google
    Love it!. The personnal: nice. The temporary exhibition: blow minded. Museum: interesting. At least 2 hours.

  • 5/5 David B. 1 year ago on Google
    Best museum staff that I have ever been, and not to say the least there are 3 Rembrandt's paintings and his students work along with his friend who shared the studio with Rembrandt. There are also some modern fine arts from late 1800's till 1950's which among those paintings there is this famous beautiful work by Menso Kamerlingh Onnes one of the very few underrated artist. A must go art museum

  • 5/5 Eduard M. 2 years ago on Google
    Must visit in you want to understand what is behind Leiden’s development and what led to such a rich heritage

  • 5/5 LEIDENcity. E. 2 years ago on Google
    Palace of the fine arts

  • 5/5 robert-jan B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A varied but coherent museum with a lot of information about Leiden as a city and more. Nice and beautiful historic rooms and a beautiful route along the important historical moments of Leiden such as the siege of Leiden and the trade and inspection of the fabrics. (Original) Een gevarieerd maar samenhangend museum met veel informatie over Leiden als stad en meer. Leuke en mooie historische kamers en een mooie route langs de belangrijke historische momenten van Leiden zoals het beleg van Leiden en de handel en keuring van de stoffen.

  • 5/5 Tabbe B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful museum! Very surprising! (Original) Prachtig museum! Zeer verrassend!

  • 5/5 AJ S. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a beautiful museum! There was so much to see and I really didn't give myself enough time to view it all. I visited on the October 3rd weekend while everyone was celebrating Leiden and that was the perfect time to go since the museum deals a lot with that history! Definitely recommend if you're new to Leiden and want to learn more about the history!

  • 5/5 Bibi U. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a beautiful museum. The building is very grand and spacious, the exhibitions diverse and interesting. I also liked the courtyard cafe: a tranquil place on a otherwise busy Saturday in Leiden.

  • 4/5 Frank V. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice museum to spend a few hours in

  • 5/5 Mc D. 1 year ago on Google
    I really enjoyed this museum. Set on three floors, it hosts a wide variety of paintings and various other objects, and has a section on local fabric making, with an absolutely stunning designer dress on display. There are some visual/audio displays as well, helping to get immersed in the art. There's a cloakroom and toilets on the ground floor, together with a museum shop and a café (I did not go there so not sure what they are serving). In the front courtyard there are some nice tables to sit at and enjoy whatever your meal is though, and it's fairly quaint and secluded. On a Thursday, the museum was rather empty and I bought my ticket there and then, but I would anticipate that it would be a bit more busy on weekends or public holidays.

  • 5/5 Jacques van der H. 3 years ago on Google
    My daughter did the etching workshop and loved it. Teh museu offers a differnt kinds of historically important things in relation to Leiden. Recommended.

  • 5/5 Arda A. 1 year ago on Google
    It was a pleasure for me. Having most wonderful pictures, feeling the history was amazing. If you feel the history inside of your heart, come and visit the Lakenhal. Also If you have Museumpass you don't pay anything.

  • 4/5 Oliver 1 year ago on Google
    Nice museum for a visit of 1.5-2 hours. A great variety of artists. Sadly no student discount and the ticket price is quite expensive.

  • 5/5 Asli V. 1 year ago on Google
    I was amazed with the building, it is small yet a lot of history in it. I am a fan of ‘the last judgement’ from Lucas van Leyden. After Rijksmuseum, I saw the painting here again. It was a lovely day!

  • 5/5 Lucila van S. 1 year ago on Google
    I didn't take any pictures. Just because the entrance was so beautiful. The inside so impressive. Employees so very kind m. The collection surprisingly important and well taken care of. The temporary exhibition was of great quality.We went with children and they didn't get bored, the museum is not too big as to be overwhelming for them. There were active children's activities but somehow we missed those. We did get a bag with activities.

  • 5/5 Andrii P. 10 months ago on Google
    The museum has excellent permanent collection of the art dating back to the Netherlands Golden Age. The building and interiors are restored to the 17th century. The story of quality control and production of fabrics is unexpectedly interesting. Recommend for those who like arts and history. More details are on the museum web site. It is quite accurate.

  • 5/5 Eloy M. 7 months ago on Google
    The Lakenhal museum in Leiden is an absolute treasure trove of local history and art! The displays showcase the rich heritage of Leiden and its cloth industry, offering a fascinating learning experience. From the Dutch Golden Age masterpieces (saw some real Rembrandt’s) to contemporary art treasures, there's something to captivate every visitor. It's an enriching journey through time, with beautifully curated exhibits. Whether you're a history enthusiast or an art lover, this museum is a must-visit in Leiden. I thoroughly enjoyed my time here and left with a greater appreciation for the city's cultural heritage. Highly recommended!

  • 5/5 Hanif K. 7 months ago on Google
    A lovely museum with very interesting art from painters and artisans associated with the city of Leiden. The staff were lovely and very informative. A fun place for the family and recommended.

  • 5/5 Henk V. 7 months ago on Google
    Great Exhibition of seventeenth religious century art from Hollan's Golden Age! Well worth the visit. Very nice venue as well, in case you missed mentioned exhibition.

  • 5/5 Alexander R. 4 months ago on Google
    Amazing experience! Very recommended! Museum De Lakenhal is the city museum of fine art and history in Leiden, Netherlands. One highlight is its collection of fijnschilder paintings from the Dutch Golden Age.

  • 5/5 MR 1 year ago on Google
    If one is visiting Amsterdam it is well worth your while to catch a quick train ride south to the small town of Leiden. Besides the wonderful windmill that will greet you, Leiden also has some marvelous museums. If you enjoy Rembrandt you must visit the museum de Lakenhal. There are many offerings from the golden age of Dutch painters.

  • 5/5 Theolieke S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Mooue exhibition wool felt (Original) Mooue expositie wolvilten

  • 4/5 Hector Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good exposure (Original) Muy buena exposición

  • 5/5 Harry R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful museum (Original) Prachtig museum

  • 5/5 Peter van D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful building. Friendly reception. Excellent explanation by staff and on the text boards. Attractive variety of art types. Interesting architecture. (Original) Prachtig gebouw. Vriendelijke ontvangst. Prima toelichting door personeel en op de tekstborden. Aantrekkelijke afwisseling van soorten kunst. Interessante architectuur.

  • 5/5 Debbie Zelm v. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful building with beautiful paintings and good information. Nice to see the paintings about Leiden's relief. (Original) Prachtig pand met mooie schilderijen en goede informatie erbij. Leuk de schilderijen over Leidens ontzet.

  • 5/5 Dewi van H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A beautiful and extensive exhibition, nice staff and fun workshop! (Original) Een mooie en uitgebreide tentoonstelling, aardig personeel en leuke workshop!

  • 5/5 Henk N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice museum for those who love 16 / 17th century painting, history of Leiden, etc. The wax figure that carried a large cross was a confrontation. And beautiful poems about time hang in the hall (Original) Leuk museum voor wie houdt van de 16/17de eeuwse schilderkunst, geschiedenis van Leiden etc. Confronterend was het wassen beeld dat een groot kruis droeg. En prachtige gedichten over de tijd hangen er in de hal

  • 3/5 Jacqueline J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Enjoyed it (Original) Genoten

  • 5/5 Corrie B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Be sure to visit the Claudy Jongstra exhibition when the Lakenhal can reopen! (Original) Ga zeker de tentoonstelling van Claudy Jongstra bekijken als de Lakenhal weer open mag!

  • 4/5 e E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There are beautiful works of art and also 'decoration' ... Especially the local history has been impressively immortalized! (Original) Hangen mooie kunstwerken en ook ' decoratie'... Vooral de lokale geschiedenis is indrukwekkend vereeuwigd!

  • 5/5 Jacob L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) nice museum, with a diverse collection. Friendly attendants. Like to come and have a look every now and then. (Original) leuk museum, met een diverse collectie. Vriendelijke suppoosten. Kom er graag zo nu en dan eens kijken.

  • 4/5 cees van der K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nicely renovated museum with a good representation of the Leiden cloth industry (Original) Mooi verbouwd museum met goede weergave van leidsche lakenindustrie

  • 5/5 Robert D. 4 years ago on Google
    Just reopened! Incredible history of Leiden

  • 3/5 Hans K. 3 years ago on Google
    The lighting in the main exhibition room is poor.

  • 3/5 Bernard 3 years ago on Google
    Great collection - bad service Personnel was to busy talking to each other to give info. No sign posts. Rude and unhelpful personnel. No map given of museum while buying ticket.

  • 4/5 Hector G. 4 years ago on Google
    Recently opened and it was a nice experience to visit it. Great paintings and history in this place. A must visit museum in Leiden!

  • 5/5 Alex Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent exhibit on the brave men&women who made America great (not again!)

  • 5/5 Leen M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful building, interior and a nice collection. (Original) Schitterend gebouw, interieur en een mooie collectie.

  • 4/5 marianne de w. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wonderful, captivating exhibition about the Pilgrim Fathers' journey! (Original) Prachtige, boeiende tentoonstelling over de reis van de Pilgrim fathers!

  • 5/5 Jan den U. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice and stylish museum (Original) Leuk en stijlvol museum

  • 4/5 Familie B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice museum, also for children (Original) Leuk museum, ook voor kinderen

  • 5/5 Elisa B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super fun puzzle tour for children; enjoy looking at art. (Original) Superleuke puzzeltocht voor kinderen; plezier krijgen in het kijken naar kunst.

  • 1/5 Elles D. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) There is nothing left (Original) Er is niks meer aan

  • 4/5 Peter N. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Calm museum walk in beautifully renovated museum. Room for changing exhibitions pleasant in terms of light, space and temperature. The subtitle borders on freedom in Pilgrims to America and the forced-seeming marginal effect of that is more for toddlers and 'woke' gogen. What a bran. (Original) Kalme museumgang in mooi gerenoveerd museum. Zaal voor wisselende exposities aangenaam qua licht, ruimte en temperatuur. De subtitel grenzen aan de vrijheid bij Pilgrims to America en de geforceerd aandoende marginale uitwerking daarvan is meer voor kleuters en 'woke' gogen. Wat een gezemel.

  • 5/5 Vera S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) In this corona time, you feel safe, relaxed, surrounded by beauty. Wonderful museum! (Original) In deze coronatijd voel je je veilig, ontspannen, omringd door schoonheid. Prachtig museum !

  • 3/5 Wietse van der M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Small museum but beautiful building. (Original) Klein museum maar prachtig gebouw.

  • 4/5 Marco F. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice and quiet museum (Original) Mooi en rustig museum

  • 5/5 beentjes 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) WONDERFUL museum very nice and of course a lot about LEAD (Original) PRACHTIG museum erg leuk en natuurlijk veel over LEIDEN

  • 4/5 Harco P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nicely decorated exhibitions in a beautiful building. (Original) Mooi ingerichte exposities in een mooi pand.

  • 5/5 Marco de G. 4 years ago on Google
    Just opened after years of renovation and construction this museum looks amazing. It houses both classic as contemporary artworks. Tip: don't forget to lookup at the stained glass skylight 😍

  • 5/5 Aldo B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice, very well restored (Original) Sehr schön sehr gut restauriert

  • 5/5 Dirk H. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful exhibition Pilgrim Fathers (Original) Mooie expositie Pilgrim Fathers

  • 5/5 Fred R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Truly a beautiful museum, people never get bored, really recommended, thanks to the excellent climate control, the friendly employees and L @ kenhal app, a wonderful and educational day spent here. During these warm days an oasis of watch and learning fun !!! (Original) Werkelijk een prachtig museum, men raakt niet uitgekeken, écht een aanrader, mede dankzij de voortreffelijke klimaatbeheersing de vriendelijke medewerkers en L@kenhal app , hier een heerlijke én leerzame dag doorgebracht. Tijdens deze warme dagen een oase van kijk en leerplezier!!!


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  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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