Museum
Ten Boom Museum
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Tucked away on a quiet street in Haarlem's city center, the Ten Boom Museum is a deeply moving tribute to courage and compassion. The museum is housed in the former home and watch shop of the Ten Boom family, who risked their lives to shelter Jewish refugees during the Nazi occupation. Visitors are guided through the small rooms, including the famous 'hiding place' behind a false wall in Corrie ten Boom's bedroom. The tour shares personal stories of the family's arrest and survival, and displays original artifacts such as photographs, documents, and the family's watchmaking tools. The experience is intimate and powerful, offering a firsthand glimpse into the realities of wartime resistance.
Don't miss
- See the actual hiding place behind the false wall
- Original watchmaker's tools and shop interior
- Personal stories of the Ten Boom family and those they saved
- Guided tour by knowledgeable volunteers, often with personal connections
- Small museum shop with books and souvenirs
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Ten Boom Museum
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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