Discover the most beautiful museums in Haarlemmermeer
In the bustling Haarlemmermeer you will find endless history, art and culture. Discover the historic forts of the Defense Line of Amsterdam, which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage List! From exhibitions and workshops to concerts and theater: there is always something to do in forts such as Fort van Hoofddorp and Kunstfort Vijfhuizen. Learn more about the history of the war in CRASH Air War & Resistance Museum '40-'45 in Fort near Aalsmeerderbrug. Or visit the Cruquius Museum in the old steam pumping station, where the battle with water is central. Or go to Stoomgemaal Halfweg, built in 1852 and an industrial heritage. Where are you going first?
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Museums and places of interest
The most unique monuments of Haarlemmermeer
Did you know that Haarlemmermeer has no fewer than 165 monuments? Some you can visit, others you can just view. Every monument...
Broedplaats BOGOTÁ in Halfweg: a creative hotspot
Art breeding ground BOGOTÁ has been established in Halfweg for a number of years. A large gathering place of all kinds of creatives ..
Galerie De Tuinkamer: art gallery in the middle of Hoofddorp
You will find Galerie De Tuinkamer in the Hoofddorp district of Pax. A small-scale art gallery where every three months a new..
Museum Stompe Toren: medieval monument in Spaarnwoude
The medieval Stompe Toren near Spaarnwoude is regularly open as a Historical Museum and cultural center. As far as..
CRASH Air War and Resistance Museum '40-'45 in Aalsmouderbrug
The Second World War was clearly noticeable in Haarlemmermeer. CRASH '40-'45 has been taking you through the history of ..
Gallery Happy Art: colorful, positive and accessible
For over 20 years, owner Dirk Dol and artist Franz Bodner have been working on their passion in Galerie Happy Art. Maybe y..
Biblical Sculpture Garden: Art for Everyone
Behind the Joannes de Doper church on the Kruisweg in Hoofddorp you will find an oasis of peace. You will no longer notice that..
National Monument MH17: memorial forest in Park Vijfhuizen
The memorial forest and National Monument MH17 are an important place in Park Vijfhuizen for the relatives of the ..
Discover the iconic Calatrava bridges along the Hoofdvaart
In Haarlemmermeer you will find 3 iconic Calatrava bridges. These special bridges were designed by the world famous Sp..
Cruquius Museum: the iconic hotspot of Haarlemmermeer
One of the most important locations in Haarlemmermeer is the Cruquius pumping station. This historic place is in direct connec..
Stoomgemaal Halfweg: the oldest and largest paddle wheel steam pumping station
In Halfweg you will find a special monument: Stoomgemaal Halfweg. The pumping station was built in 1852 and is now...
The most beautiful open-air art in Haarlemmermeer
Are you an art lover? Then it is good to know that you can find a lot of art in the open air in Haarlemmermeer.
The best outings
To discover
Protected village view: 3 monuments in Hoofddorp
The Haarlemmermeer area contains many picturesque villages with special buildings. To protect these buildings...
The Shack: music café with live performances in Oude Meer
In this cozy music café everything revolves around live music. The Shack is only open when there is a live band on stage..
History of Haarlemmermeer: from peat lakes to reclamation
Haarlemmermeer has a special history. Before the reclamation of the polder, the Haarlemmermeer was a ..
El Theatro: Theatre in the polder
It seems a bit in the middle of nowhere: El Theatro. Hidden behind a white farmhouse on the Ringweg in..
Cpunt Hoofddorp
Cpunt (formerly: the Cultuurgebouw) is the cultural heart of Haarlemmermeer. With five theater halls there is always something here..
Heritage journal Haarlemmermeer
The Heritage Journal Haarlemmermeer is an educational series about the heritage locations of the Haarlemmermeer. In short delivery..
Story posts: links in the chain
The Historical Museum Haarlemmermeer has come up with an original way to highlight stories of the area. By means of..
The Hoofdvaart: important canal straight through the polder
The polder landscape of Haarlemmermeer is rich in water and versatile. One of the most important canals is the Hoofdvaart: a...
Dik Trom's history
You've probably heard of him: Dik Trom is the big hero in the series of adventurous children's books of the same name and ..
Keukenhof in Lisse: the most beautiful flower bulb park
Keukenhof opens its doors in Lisse every spring. In 2025 from Thursday 20 March to Sunday 11 May. The estate..
Discover the surroundings of Haarlemmermeer
Haarlemmermeer is the bustling heart of the Randstad. In the vicinity of Haarlemmermeer you will find everything the Dutch..
