It is perfectly situated in the center of the beautiful old city of Haarlem, Holland. (Haarlem is a 15 minute train ride west of Amsterdam.) Much of the house has been refurbished to appear as it did in the 1940's. Visitors can see the actual "hiding place," which is a small area behind a false wall in Corrie's bedroom. This is where Jews and others were safely hidden from the N***s. The Corrie t
en Boom House is located at 19 Barteljorisstraat, Haarlem. Museum Hours
Guided tours of the Corrie ten Boom House are given Tuesdays through Saturdays:
from April 1 through October 31
Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM (10:00)* and 3:30 PM (15:30)*
from November 1 through March 31
Tuesday through Saturday from 11 AM (11:00)* and 2:30 PM (14:30)*
All visitors take part in guided tours which include up to 25 people.
* Specific times and languages of tours vary - see "Daily Schedule of Tours" below. The museum is closed Sundays, Mondays, and the following Dutch holidays: New Year's Day (January 1), Queens Day (April 30), Ascension Day (June 2, 2011/May 17, 2012), and Christmas (December 25 and 26). All visitors take part in group guided tours through the Ten Boom home. Tours are led by knowledgeable guides who are volunteers. Tours last about one hour and are in English or Dutch. Guides share the inspiring stories of this family as visitors are led through the house. The house has been restored and has many rare family photographs, mementos and items from the war years. Visitors will see the "hiding place." The history of the Ten Boom family is a testimony of their love and loyalty toward the Jewish people. This home is once again an "open house," just as it was when the Ten Booms lived in it. The museum is a living memorial to this family who lived as Christians by grace and obedience to God. It is hoped that many visitors will find inspiration in the example of the Ten Boom family. This old house carries an important message for today! Daily Schedule of Tours
When you arrive at the Corrie ten Boom House, this is how you find the time and language (English or Dutch) of the next tour: There is an alley (a small street) alongside the Ten Boom House. Walk past the Ten Boom Jewelers display windows on this narrow street, and you will find the family door to the Ten Boom home. A sign on this green door has two clocks. One clock gives the time of the next English tour; the other clock gives the time of the next Dutch tour. If the clocks are set at the same time, the tour may be bilingual. The museum is not large enough for visitors to wait inside, so visitors gather by the green door and are invited into the house by a guide at the scheduled time. If you arrive late for a tour, you will not be admitted. Visitors are asked not to wait in the watch shop unless they are interested in purchasing fine watches or jewelry. Entry Fee? Admittance to the museum is fre. Donations are appreciated. Groups of 4-25 people can reserve a place in a tour - see "Tours for Groups" below. For groups, we request a contribution of €2,50 per person. Tours for Groups
Groups of 4 to 25 persons can reserve places in a tour in advance. To make a reservation, please contact the museum, preferably by email ([email protected]), or by phone +31 (0)23-5310823. For reserved places, we ask a contribution of €2,50 per person. Group tours are not reserved as private tours. Other visitors can be added to groups of fewer than 25 people. Tours with reservations begin promptly at the appointed time. If, without the tour guide receiving notice, a group is not present at the appointed time, the reservation is cancelled and other visitors can take those places.
