Teylers Museum vs Van Gogh Museum

A side-by-side look at two of the Netherlands' favourite museums — so you can pick the one that fits your trip.

Museums · Haarlem

Teylers Museum

4.7 · 4,120 reviews

The oldest museum in the Netherlands, opened in 1784 — a true cabinet of curiosities.

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Museums · Amsterdam

Van Gogh Museum

4.7 · 32,140 reviews

The largest collection of Vincent van Gogh's paintings, drawings and letters in the world.

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Feature
Teylers Museum
Van Gogh Museum
Ticket price
€22
€22
Duration
2.5 hrs
2.5 hrs
Family friendly
3/5
3/5
Accessibility
Full step-free
Full step-free
Location
Haarlem
Amsterdam
Rating
4.7★
4.7★
Reviews
4,120
32,140
Popularity
90/100
100/100
Setting
Indoor
Indoor
Best season
Year-round
Year-round

AI recommendations

Smart picks generated from ratings, reviews, price and setting.

Best for families
Teylers Museum

Teylers Museum scores 3/5 for family-friendliness with kid-friendly facilities.

Best for couples
Teylers Museum

Romantic atmosphere and a higher 4.7★ rating make Teylers Museum the date-night pick.

Best for rainy days
Teylers Museum

Teylers Museum is indoor — stay dry whatever the Dutch weather does.

Best value
Teylers Museum

€22 for 2.5 hrs — strong euro-per-hour on Teylers Museum.

Most popular
Van Gogh Museum

Van Gogh Museum leads with 32,140 reviews from travelers.

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