Cruquius Museum tells about the age-old Dutch battle against the water. The reclamation of Haarlemmermeer by means of steam power marked the breakthrough of the Industrial Revolution in the Netherlands. The Cruquius houses the worlds’ largest steam engine.

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Cruquius Museum

Cruquius Museum

Cruquius Museum tells about the age-old Dutch battle against the water. The reclamation of Haarlemmermeer by means of steam power marked the breakthrough of the Industrial Revolution in the Netherlands. The Cruquius houses the worlds’ largest steam engine.

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Historisch beeld van de stokers in Gemaal De Cruquius

Guided tours

Cruquius Museum

Cruquius Museum offers guided tours for groups in English, French, German and Dutch any day of the week. We kindly ask you to book these in advance. Contact us through +31 (0)23 - 023 52 857 04 or via secretariaat@shmdc.nl. We will assist you in arranging a perfect visit to the museum.

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Cruquius Museum

Practical information

Algemeen

If you are planning to visit both museums on one day, then we would like to advice you to start at Museum The Cruquius (historical steam engine) and complete your day with a visit to the historical Museum. This is because of the different opening hours.

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Agenda

12 Mar

Kijkje in de Polderschuur

  • Meer-Historie
  • Presentatie
15 Mar

Stoomlab

  • Cruquius Museum
  • Kinderen
  • Workshop
16 Mar

Living History

  • Cruquius Museum
  • Kinderen
  • Rondleiding
  • Theatervoorstelling
19 Mar

Kijkje in de Polderschuur

  • Meer-Historie
  • Presentatie
26 Mar

Kijkje in de Polderschuur

  • Meer-Historie
  • Presentatie
02 Apr

Kijkje in de Polderschuur

  • Meer-Historie
  • Presentatie