🇳🇱 A Hidden Museum Gem in Haarlem: Huis Barnaart

📍 Huis Barnaart Stumbled upon this charming little museum (not covered by Museumkaart, €5 for students). More than a museum, it’s actually a lavish 1804 aristocratic home—once a glamorous "party house"! 🏰✨ The grand reception rooms are stunningly beautiful. ☕ Sweet Surprise: The museum is run by three lovely grandmothers (though one wasn’t that old!). At the end of the tour, they offer free tea or coffee 🫖. One chatted with me, amazed that a Chinese visitor found this spot. She’s obsessed with Asia and dreams of visiting Japan (I agreed—it’s a must! 🇯🇵). ✈️ Travel Tip from a Local: She highly recommended Bilbao & San Sebastián in northern Spain—now officially on my bucket list! 📝 #Netherlands #HiddenNetherlands #Haarlem #DutchMuseums #TravelTips #CulturalGems