Experience the art of Frans Hals and his contemporaries at one of the most extraordinary museums in the Netherlands. Set in two historic locations, the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem offers a unique combination of old masters, modern art and atmospheric architecture. Whether you are an art lover or just looking for an inspiring day trip from the Bulb Region or Amsterdam – this museum is not to be missed.
What can you expect from the Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem?
The Frans Hals Museum offers an inspiring mix of Dutch painting from the 17th century and modern art. You can expect the following:
- Masterpieces by Frans Hals – world-famous for his vivid group portraits of archers and regents.
- Historic venues – Location Hof is located in an old men’s house with courtyard garden, Location Hall is in the imposing Vleeshal on the Grote Markt. Your ticket allows you to visit both venues.
- Changing exhibitions – featuring contemporary art and new perspectives on old masters.
- Museum café and museum shop – for a coffee break or unique souvenir.
Whether you opt for an arty walk past masterpieces or follow an engaging audio tour, the museum offers something for everyone.
Practical information: opening hours, tickets and address
Opening hours Frans Hals Museum
Opening hours for both locations of the Frans Hals Museum:
- Tuesday – 11:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday – 11:00 – 17:00
- Thursday – 11:00 – 17:00
- Friday – 11:00 – 17:00
- Saturday – 11:00 – 17:00
- Sundays and holidays – 11:00 -17:00
The Museum Café opens at 10:00
Admission fee Frans Hals Museum
The Frans Hals Museum works with day tickets and time slots. Check the calendar below to see if the day and time of your choice is available and book your tickets easily.
Buy your tickets online and avoid the queue at the box office.
Bereikbaarheid
Het Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem bestaat uit twee locaties: Locatie Hof aan het Groot Heiligland en Locatie Hal aan de Grote Markt. Beide locaties liggen op loopafstand van elkaar (ca. 7 minuten) en zijn goed bereikbaar met zowel openbaar vervoer, fiets als auto.
Locatie Hof – Groot Heiligland 62
At location Hof, which now houses art treasures, originally housed old men. In the Golden Age, they enjoyed their golden years here. But since 1913, the city’s art collection has been displayed around the courtyard on Groot Heiligland, with numerous highlights from that same Golden Age.
Location Hal – Grote Markt 16
Location Hal of the Frans Hals Museum is the cultural hotspot on the Grote Markt and at the same time it is an architectural hotchpotch. This is because it is a mixture of three different buildings, all from a different century: the Meat Hall, the Fish House and the Verwey Hall.
From the NS railway station, you can walk to the Hall location in 13 minutes. The court location is an additional 7-minute walk. Buy your NS train ticket in advance on NS.nl
- Bus line 3: stop Frans Hals Museum
- Bus lines 2, 73 and 300: Verwulft stop. 4 minutes.
- Intercity bus lines 50, 80, 340, 346: Tempelierstraat stop. 5-minute walk to Court location or 10-minute walk to Hall location.
Within a 5-minute walk from location Hof, two car parks can be found namely:
A 3-minute walk from location Hall is a car park. Namely:
Address Frans Hals Museum
The two museum venues are located in the historic centre of Haarlem.
- Hall | Grote Markt 16 | 2011 RD Haarlem
- Court | Groot Heiligland 62 | 2011 ES Haarlem
- Phone | 023-5115775
- Website
Tips Bollenstreek
Come and enjoy between beach and city and discover Holland from the most beautiful holiday region of the Netherlands. View our tips below.
- Breathe in the healthy sea air and enjoy the beach & dunes in the Netherlands
- Enjoy the colorful flower fields in the Netherlands and Keukenhof Flower Park
- Discover the real Netherlands in the polders & lakes area of the Netherlands
- A day out to a city? You will find no fewer than eight historic Dutch cities around the Bollenstreek
- A day out? Read our Tips for a Day Out?
- Take a look at one of the many museums in and around the Bollenstreek
- Fancy an active day? Enjoy one of the cycling routes and walking routes.
