Teylers Museum + canal cruise Haarlem

Discover Haarlem in two unique ways

Please note: by booking a ticket, you are immediately reserving a time slot for the canal cruise. A unique code to reserve your time slot at Teylers Museum will be sent via the confirmation email.

Celebrate summer at Teylers!
From July 5 to August 31, the oldest museum in the Netherlands will be filled with a summery atmosphere and buzzing with activities for all ages. Drawing among the paintings, guided tours to hidden spots normally off-limits, workshops, site-specific theatre, and highlighted masterpieces: all centered around the fascinating history and collection of the country’s oldest museum.

Combine this cultural experience with a relaxing canal cruise and explore the historic center of Haarlem in 50 minutes. Our skippers are happy to guide you past the city’s highlights, including the iconic Molen de Adriaan, the vibrant Jopenkerk, and the captivating Frans Hals Museum. Discover Haarlem’s rich history and hidden gems as you cruise through the picturesque canals.

Enjoy the boat tour with tasty snacks and refreshing drinks, available at our boarding location and welcome on board. Before or after your cruise, feel free to relax on our terrace, offering a beautiful view of the River Spaarne and the Teylers Museum.

Vanaf €32,50 per ticket

Book your tickets online to ensure yourself a seat on board

This combination ticket offers convenience and savings for a perfect day out in Haarlem, combining cultural exploration with relaxation. Experience the beauty and history of Haarlem from two unique perspectives!

Highlights

Discount on a canal cruise and entry to Teylers Museum
A cultural outing for this summer
Take beautiful photos of the exhibitions and the city’s highlights

Included

Discount code worth €2.50 per adult ticket for Teylers Museum
50-minute canal cruise through the center of Haarlem with Smidtje Canal Cruises
Open sloop or covered boat (select when booking)
Canal cruise with audio guide in 5 languages and skipper-guided tour

Facilities

Heating on board in bad weather
Toilet at the boarding location

FAQ's

When booking, you will already reserve a time slot for the canal cruise. The booking confirmation contains a unique voucher code, which you can use to make a reservation for Teylers Museum via their official website.

The discount is valid on adult tickets for Smidtje Canal Cruises (ages 13–99) and Teylers Museum (ages 18–99).

Teylers Museum and the boarding location of Smidtje Canal Cruises are located opposite each other, both on the Spaarne river. Use the Gravestenenbrug bridge to cross. The walk takes about two minutes. Check the route here.

It is not mandatory to book both activities on the same day. However, no more than three days may pass between the two activities. Reservation is required.

To board the boat, there are a few steps down. Unfortunately, the canal cruise is not accessible for guests in a wheelchair.