Haarlem

Free things to do in Haarlem

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52 places in Haarlem you can enter for free — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best below, by type.

Museums & galleries

Free museums & galleries in Haarlem

Archeologisch Museum Haarlem18k Grote Markt
Draaiorgelmuseum Haarlem3 KupperswegSun 12:00-18:00
Vishal

Landmarks & monuments

Free landmarks & monuments in Haarlem

DE VALLENDE MAN
Een vrouw die haar boeien slaakt
Gedenknaald Brants-Hartsen
gedenksteen 199 verzetslieden
gedenksteen 21 verzetslieden
gedenksteen 29 verzetslieden
gedenksteen 62 verzetslieden
gedenksteen 92 verzetslieden
gedenksteen 9 verzetslieden
gedenksteen executies Zuid-Kennemerland
gedenksteen executies Zuid-Kennemerland
Gevallen voor het vaderland
Hannie Schaft
Lancaster Memorial Houtrakpolder
Landgoed Elswout
Man voor het vuurpeleton
Monument Fokker
Poldercrash 2009
Urn Wenkebach
Vredestempel

Parks & viewpoints

Free parks & viewpoints in Haarlem

Brouwerskolkpark
Burgemeester Reinaldapark
De Kennemerduinen
Eendenkooi Stokman
Frederikspark
Geuzenbos
Haarlemmerhout
Haarlemmer kweektuin
Hartekamp
Hekslootpolder
het Prinsenhof
Hofje van Oorschot
Kenaupark
Landgoed Berkenrode
landgoed De Beek
Landgoed Duin en Kruidberg
landgoed Ipenrode
Landgoed 't Huis te Vogelenzang
Lange Bretten
Middenduin
Raesberg
Recreatiegebied Houtrak
Ripperdapark
Uitkijkpost 't Kopje
Velserbeek
Wandelbos Groenendaal
Wethouder van Gelukpark
WijngaardtuinMon–Fri 10:00-17:00
Zaanenpark

Free-admission days

When museums in Netherlands open free entry

Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.

If you'd like a guide too

Free & cheap tours in Haarlem

A free walking tour runs on tips; there are also short low-cost tours. Check availability for your dates.

Tickets for attractions in Haarlem, booking ahead skips the queue.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

What can you do in Haarlem for free?

52 places in Haarlem with free entry — museums, parks, viewpoints and landmarks. The best are gathered here by type.

Are there free museums in Haarlem?

Yes. Some museums are always free; many others open free entry on a set day each month (often the first Sunday) or in the late evening. Check each museum's website before you go.

Is a city pass worth it if most sights are free?

Usually not. A city pass pays off when you visit 2–3 paid sights a day. If most of your day is parks, markets and free museums, skip it.

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