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House museum · Haarlem, Holanda Setentrional
Corrie ten Boom Huis
House of the Ten Boom family, who hid Jews and resistance members during World War II; visits are by guide only and must be booked in advance.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Corrie ten Boom Huis
On Barteljorisstraat, a shopping street near the Grote Markt, the Ten Boom family ran a clockmakers' shop from 1837 to 1944 and lived on the upper floors. During the German occupation in World War II, the house became a refuge for Jewish people and resistance members. In one of the rooms a false wall was built that concealed a small hiding place.
On 28 February 1944 German police raided the house. Six people hiding behind the wall were not found. The clockmaker Casper ten Boom and his daughters Betsie and Corrie were arrested; Casper and Betsie died in captivity. Corrie survived and spent the rest of her life telling this story on trips around the world.
The house became a museum in 1988, furnished as it was in the wartime years, with the hiding wall reconstructed and an opening so visitors can see the space. The site is a memorial and requests silence and respect.
Visits are conducted only with a guide, in Dutch or English, and last about an hour. You must reserve in advance via the museum's website.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1 hour, with a guide.
Best time
Guided tours usually take place from Tuesday to Saturday. Book at least a few days in advance and arrive before the scheduled time, as the tour starts promptly.
How to get there
It is on Barteljorisstraat, about a two-minute walk from the Grote Markt and around ten minutes on foot from Haarlem station.
Tip
Make a reservation as soon as you set your travel date: groups are small. The house has narrow stairs. For those who cannot attend, the museum offers a virtual tour.
Official website
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Corrie ten Boom Huis
Do you need to reserve the visit?
Yes. The house is only visited with a guide and reservations must be made in advance on the official website.
In what language is the visit?
Daily tours are in Dutch and in English. Confirm the language of the chosen time when booking.
Who was Corrie ten Boom?
Daughter of a watchmaker from Haarlem, she and her family hid Jews and resistance members during the Second World War. She was arrested in 1944, survived, and went on to tell that story worldwide.
Can you see the hiding place?
Yes. The false wall has been reconstructed and has an opening so visitors can see the space where people hid.