Teylers Museum

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Jun 17, 2025 - Jun 18, 2025
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Timeless Knowledge at Teylers Museum

Step into Teylers Museum, a treasure trove of 18th and 19th-century knowledge and creativity. This museum is renowned for its commitment to art and science.

Founded in 1778 by wealthy cloth merchant Pieter Teyler, it is the oldest continuously operating museum in the Netherlands. Its notable features include the neoclassical Oval Room, which houses unique collections ranging from Old Master paintings to scientific instruments and fossils.

Unforgettable Highlights

🎨 Amazing Artworks - Discover paintings from Dutch and French schools, beautifully displayed in a historic setting.
⚗️ Historic Instruments - Explore ingeniously designed scientific instruments from the 18th and 19th centuries.
🦖 Fossils and Specimens - Marvel at centuries-old fossils and natural-history specimens within elegant glass cases.

Admission to Teylers Museum includes access to its diverse collections and guided tours. Ideal for art lovers, families, and historians alike.

Interesting Facts about Natural History MuseumTeylers Museum

Oldest Museum

Teylers Museum is the oldest continuously operating museum in the Netherlands, founded in 1778.

Neoclassical Architecture

The museum features a neoclassical Oval Room, the only authentic 18th-century museum interior worldwide.

Electrostatic Machine

One of its exhibits includes an 18th-century electrostatic machine, demonstrating early scientific explorations.

Pieter Teyler's Legacy

Pieter Teyler, a cloth merchant, bequeathed his fortune for the advancement of religion, art, and science.

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Spaarne 16

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