all of them haarlemmers

Continuous

Experience 1000 years of the city's history and discover how the inhabitants of the Spaarne cared for, fought, mourned, worked, played sports, believed, made love and partied.

Meet Kenau Hasselaer, Garbrant Josten, Sara Boeda, Pim Mulier and others Haarlemmers and empathize with their stories. One was born here, the other has found a new home here. Haarlem For centuries, it attracted many migrants. They helped build the city and made it great with their beer, textiles, and shipping. Get to know Haarlemmers from the past and present, from world famous to ordinary. And see the city through their eyes.

Activities for young and old

Experience the exhibition All Haarlemmers with fun activities for children and adults. For children aged 5–12, there is an exciting scavenger hunt with the HaarlemThe Mug, which helps you on your journey through time. Adult visitors can take part in the scavenger hunt. Forgotten Words and translate old words into the present. Discover the city's language and history in a playful way. Our scavenger hunts are available at the reception desk. Prefer to be outside? Take a short walk around our monumental museum building!