Museum De Zwarte Tulp and its collection

Museum De Zwarte Tulp
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Museum De Zwarte Tulp provides an overview of five centuries flower bulbs culture. The collection includes tools, interiors of bulb businesses, drawings, photos and videos. The museum shows the cycle of bulb to flower to bulb and shows how bulbs are grown and how new species are created. The tulip mania in the 30s of the 17th century is also covered and art is exhibited that is related to the bulb culture.

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Museum De Zwarte Tulp
Grachtweg 2a
2161 HN Lisse

Visitor information Museum De Zwarte Tulp

Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
13:00 – 17:00
Wednesday
13:00 – 17:00
Thursday
13:00 – 17:00
Friday
11:00 – 17:00
Saturday
11:00 – 17:00
Sunday
11:00 – 17:00

Admission

0 – 14Free
15 – 18€5.00
19+€10.00
ICOMFree
Museum cardFree
Students€5.00

Facilities

Museum shop
Parking
Coffee

Location & Map

Grachtweg 2a, Lisse

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Museum De Zwarte Tulp Reviews

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  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    Museum De Zwarte Tulp in Lisse, the Netherlands, offers visitors an informative experience centered around the history and cultivation of tulips in the region. The museum provides insights into the Dutch flower industry, with a particular focus on the famous black tulip. Exhibits showcase the cultural and economic significance of tulips in the Netherlands, including displays on tulip mania and the development of new tulip varieties. The museum's collection includes historical artifacts, photographs, and interactive displays that explain the tulip growing process. While some visitors appreciate the museum's educational value and its connection to local history, others find the exhibits somewhat limited in scope. The museum's size is relatively small, which can be seen as cozy by some but potentially lacking in depth for others. The staff is generally noted as friendly and knowledgeable. Overall, Museum De Zwarte Tulp offers a niche experience that is particularly appealing to those with a specific interest in tulips and Dutch horticultural history.

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