Teylers Museum — Attraction in Haarlem

One of the best highlight of my trip, I firmly suggest you to visit this museum! This is the oldest museum in Netherlands, that have marvelous architecture, it was founded in the late 18th century by Pieter Teyler van der Hulst, a wealthy Dutch businessman and philanthropist who was passionate about science and the arts; In the west wing side is The Pieter Teyler House, Teyler's former home, which is a beautiful neoclassical building that has been preserved in its original state; The museum have mix collection of science, history and art; you should borrow guided audio device in the front office to get the whole story of the collection, one of the most unique aspects of the Teylers Museum is its collection of scientific instruments and apparatus from the 18th and 19th centuries. The museum has a large collection of electrostatic generators, which were used for scientific experiments, as well as a range of other scientific instruments such as telescopes, microscopes, and early X-ray machines; The museum also has a rich collection of art, including works by Michelangelo, Rembrandt, and Raphael. In addition, there is a beautiful oval room, known as the Oval Room, which was designed specifically for displaying Teyler's collection of drawings and prints. You able to put your coat and bag safely in locker that have combination lock in room that behind front desk, so able to explore the museum freely. I admire their toilet, it was clean and artistic; there’s Museum shop that you able find merchandise, books, pictures, postcards, posters, souvenirs. Overall, the Teylers Museum is a unique and fascinating museum that combines art and science in a beautiful and historic setting. It offers visitors the opportunity to explore the work of one of the Netherlands' most influential patrons of science and the arts, and to see some truly remarkable artifacts...

Ever since I was a young geek growing up in this quaint old town, I have always been enamored by the Teylers Museum. The building itself is a marvel, its collection an endlessly provocative and impressive blend of arts and science, and its appeal popular and inviting without ever being populist and simplistic. I can recommend it greatly to anyone with the smallest hint of an interest in the world we humans inhabit, both scientifically and creatively.

A side note: the much-hyped and logistically impressive Leonardo Da Vinci exhibition is, sadly, a mixed bag. It starts off wonderfully with a trail tying the museum's science collection to Leonardo's own research, followed by the exhibition's main room of drawings, which is overwhelming in its level of detail and casual genius on display. However, what follows is a let-down: a large room dedicated to rather obvious (and artistically inferior) imitations of Leonardo's more comedic instincts (grotesquerie rebranded as "the artist's important significance for others"). The replica room for The Last Supper and the anatomical study into the Mona Lisa smile only serve as a reminder (despite their sympathetic focus on contextual trivia) that Leonardo's most famous works are not on display here.

This time around, the Teylers Museum seems to have let the hype overtake its curatorial integrity and originality - but I won't hold it against perhaps my favorite museum...

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...