Visit overview
Museum van de Geest is located in the monumental Dolhuys in Haarlem. While reservations are not mandatory, booking your tickets in advance is recommended to secure your preferred date and time. Please note that the museum is a pin-only location and does not accept cash payments.
Entry notes
Only hand/shoulder bags up to A4 size are allowed inside the museum. Lockers are available in the foyer for other belongings, and large bags that do not fit can be left at the reception at your own risk. Tickets can be purchased at the cash register, and a Museumkaart can also be acquired there. Tickets are non-refundable, but the time slot or date can be changed by contacting support. Groups of 10 or more people must register in advance, and groups of 100 or more are welcome from Tuesday to Friday starting at 11:00 AM, requiring prior contact with reservations. The museum is wheelchair accessible, but access for wheelchairs wider than 65cm is limited, and motorized wheelchairs wider than 65cm are not permitted. Assistance dogs with a harness are allowed, and visitors unable to move independently may bring a supervisor who receives free admission. Cash payments are not accepted as it is a pin-only location. Smoking (including e-cigarettes/vapes) is prohibited inside and outside the museum. Food or drinks are not allowed in exhibition areas. Sharp or dangerous objects, large bags, and photo equipment with lighting, tripods, or props are not allowed.
Visit highlights
Every visitor receives a digital multimedia guide, included with the museum ticket, which offers three different routes in Dutch, English, and German. You may use your own headphones with a mini-jack connection. The museum shop is accessible without an admission ticket. WiFi is available in the museum café but not within the museum itself. Photos are allowed without flash. A special children's route and a Young Adult Route are available, along with a seasonal interactive scavenger hunt for children.
