ALONG THE SPAARNE · EVEN WHEN IT RAINS
Rain forecast for your day in Haarlem? Choose a museum you are genuinely curious about and make a meal part of your outing. You do not need to walk every street to have a lovely day in the city.
Decide what you would like to discover
A rainy-day plan works best with one clear destination. That way, you spend less time juggling umbrellas, coats and the next journey. These three museums each offer a different perspective:
- Art and science: Teylers Museum at Spaarne 16. Check the official visitor information and choose an exhibition or activity that interests you before you go.
- Painting: the Frans Hals Museum at Groot Heiligland 62. Explore the collection beforehand and check the museum website to see what will be on during your visit.
- The city behind the façades: Verwey Museum Haarlem at Groot Heiligland 47 focuses on the history and art of Haarlem and Zuid-Kennemerland. Browse the exhibitions and practical visitor information.
Choose according to your interests, rather than how many places you can tick off. Visiting with children? Read our tips for a day in Haarlem with children, with ideas for activities and a relaxed pace.
Check your indoor plans before setting off
Check opening hours, the current programme and ticket options directly with the museum for your chosen day. Some activities need a separate booking. The building being open does not automatically mean that every exhibition or guided tour is available.
Save your chosen museum’s address and any booked time slot on your phone. For practical questions, check the information about cloakrooms, luggage and accessibility. Allow plenty of time to reach your next stop: these places do not form a covered route, and you will be walking outside between them.
Two ways to plan your meal break
A museum in the morning, followed by lunch. At Spaarne 66, lunch is served from 12:00 to 16:00. Plan your museum visit so you can settle down for lunch without rushing. Browse the lunch menu beforehand to make choosing with your group easier.
An afternoon out, ending with dinner. If you prefer a later start, visit a museum in the afternoon and finish the day with a meal. Dinner at Spaarne 66 starts at 17:00. Our dinner menu will help you decide whether it fits your plans. Prefer to meet just for drinks? You can do that throughout the day.
Indoors by the Spaarne
You are welcome at Spaarne 66 even when it is not terrace weather. Inside, there is time to catch up, order something and talk about what you have seen. Book a table using the button below. If you have questions about your visit, get in touch with us.
If the weather clears and you would like to add a walk, explore our ideas for a day along the Spaarne. There is no need to rethink your whole indoor itinerary.