Place to visit
Museum De Cruquius, Netherlands: what it is and when to go
Museum De Cruquius is a museum in Cruquius, the Netherlands (Haarlem). Interests: History and Museums and art. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 16 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 28. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Museum in Cruquius, the Netherlands · History, Museums and art
- Where
- Netherlands
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- AMS Amsterdam, 9.2 km as the crow flies
- Website
- haarlemmermeermuseum.nl
- Protection
- Protected heritage
- Coordinates
- 52.33809, 4.6381
What it is and where
Museum De Cruquius is a museum in Cruquius, the Netherlands (Haarlem). It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Haarlem, where this site lists 125 more places to see, 4.7 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 52.33809, 4.6381; the nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS, Amsterdam), 9.2 km as the crow flies. How to get around Netherlands (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Protection
- Protected heritage
It is one of the History and Museums and art places in Netherlands. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Museum De Cruquius is April to September.
- JanPossible7:58
- FebPossible9:38
- MarPossible11:31
- AprBest time13:39
- MayBest time15:29
- JunBest time16:31
- JulBest time16:06
- AugBest time14:28
- SepBest time12:23
- OctPossible10:19
- NovPossible8:26
- DecPossible7:28
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 16 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 28. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | April to September | October to March |
| Museums and art | April to September | October to March |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Museum De Cruquius has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Netherlands in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Netherlands
To enter Netherlands there are 6 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid Spanish ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Netherlands checklist. Currency: Euro (EUR); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112 · 0900-8844 police (non-emergency).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Big Spotters HillHill in the Netherlands2.1 km
- De Eenhoorn, HaarlemWindmill in Schalkwijk, Netherlands2.3 km
- Fort VijfhuizenOne of forty-two forts in the Defense Line of Amsterdam (stelling van Amsterdam), a World Heritage Site2.4 km
- landgoed IpenrodeProtected area2.5 km
- Landgoed BerkenrodeProtected area2.8 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Netherlands guide.
More in Netherlands: History
- Rijksmuseum: museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Beemster: former municipality in Noord-Holland, the Netherlands
- Mauritshuis: art museum in The Hague, Netherlands
- Peace Palace: international law administrative building in The Hague, Netherlands
- Stelling van Amsterdam: fortification line in the Netherlands
- Concertgebouw, Amsterdam: concert hall in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Every Netherlands place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Museum De Cruquius?
It is a museum in Cruquius, the Netherlands. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in Netherlands: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Museum De Cruquius?
April to September. In June there are 16 h 31 of daylight, and in December, 7 h 28.
How do you get to Museum De Cruquius?
The nearest main airport is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), 9.2 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Netherlands is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Netherlands map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Big Spotters Hill, De Eenhoorn, Haarlem, Fort Vijfhuizen. The rest is in the Netherlands guide.
Keep reading
- Haarlem125 places to see in and around Haarlem, Netherlands: Keukenhof, Frans Hals Museum, Teylers Museum. Best time: April to September.
- History954 places for history in Netherlands, from Rijksmuseum to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: April to September. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
- NetherlandsBefore travelling to Netherlands: 6 things worth sorting out, each with its deadline. Spanish citizens can enter with their ID card (DNI).
- Where to travelPick what you fancy (mountains, beaches, museums…) and the months you have free, and Kokai tells you which countries to go to and what to see there.
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