BOOK YOUR TOUR HERE
The Corrie ten Boom House can (only) be visited on a guided tour, from tuesday to saturday. You can book your visit here below! English tours start at 10:00 - 12:00 and 14:00 local time. Entrance is free of charge. The tour takes about 75 minutes and 12 people can join per tour. Please book your tour well in advance, as the tour is quite popular.
- You will receive an email with the entrance ticket, it is recommendable to be 10 min early.
- The house is at the Barteljorisstraat 19 in Haarlem. The entrance of the museum is in the Schoutensteeg. It takes around 15 minutes to walk from Haarlem Central Station to the museum.
- Please note that the nearest toilet is a 3 min. walk. Unfortunately the house is not accessible for people in wheelchairs or with walking difficulties, due to the steep stairs.
FAQ
ADMISSION?
Admission to the museum and a tour are free. After the tour, you can donate a voluntary contribution in our blessingbox. You can also transfer your donation to our bank account: NL90 INGB 0000 595920. BIC: ingbnl2a. With your donation, you support the work of the Corrie ten Boom House Foundation.
HOW DO I MAKE MY Reservations?
Due to growing popularity, we advise people to book month (3 or 4) in advance. To make a reservation, select a day, choose a time (English spoken tour) and fill in the form. The demand for reservations is often greater than the supply, especially during holiday periods and the weekends. We therefore advise you to plan your visit to the Corrie ten Boom Museum and to make your reservation well on time. Tours with reservations also begin promptly at the appointed time. Also, in the case of reservations, you are advised to be present 15 minutes before the appointed time.
IS THE MUSEUM SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN?
We recommend a minimum age of 10, because of the themes of war, persecution and death. However the emphasis of the message is on hope and love.
CAN I TAKE PHOTO'S OR VIDEO'S?
Yes, but only in the Hiding Place. It is strictly prohibited to take photo's or to make any audio or video-recordings during the rest of the tour. Violations of this rules is punishable under Dutch law.
CAN I JOIN A DUTCH TOUR AND ASK FOR TRANSLATION?
Unfortunately not. Tours are in one language only and there is no translations during tours, as this can lead to confusion and diverts the attention of the other visitors. In addition, we would also like to offer a sufficient number of places to both our Dutch-, German- and English-speaking visitors on our tours. Reservations made by English-speaking or German-speaking visitors on a Dutch tour, or by Dutch-speaking visitors on an English tour will be cancelled. We thank you for your understanding.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO VISIT THE HOUSE WITH A GROUP?
Yes, Churchgroups and touroperators get in touch by email: tours@corrietenboom.com
We offer special programs in Dutch for schoolclasses on Monday.
DEUTSCH:
Es werden regelmässig Führungen in deutscher Sprache angeboten. Wenn Sie in unten stehendem Kalender die einzelnen Tage anklicken, sehen Sie, wann die Führungen (GERMAN) stattfinden und wieviel Plätze noch frei sind. Anschliessend können Sie online reservieren. Für längerfristige Reservierungen und weitere Anfragen wenden Sie sich bitte an: tours@corrietenboom.com
ACCESSIBILITY FOR DISABLED PERSONS?
The Corrie ten Boom Museum is unfortunately not accessible to people with mobility impairments. The museum is located in Corrie's old parental house in the city center of Haarlem. This characteristic old house is relatively small and has four different levels. A tour of the house involves a climb along a small winding staircase. Therefore, the museum is not accessible to people in wheelchairs or with a walking disability. The museum does not have audio tours for people with a visual impairment. It is also not possible to visit the museum with a guide dog.
WHEN IS THE MUSEUM CLOSED?
The museum is closed on Sundays and Mondays, and on National holidays:
- January 1st
- April 26th - King's Day (2025)
- Ascension Day (May 29 - 2025)
- December 25th and 26th
- December 31