TEYLERS MUSEUM
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Museum housed in a mansion, originally dedicated to science and technology in Haarlem
This museum, the oldest in the Netherlands, is housed in a mansion built by the Teyler family in 1780. Founded in the late 18th century and financed by Peter Teyler van der Hulst, a wealthy Haarlem merchant, it was originally dedicated to science and technology. In addition to a science section and a natural history section, there is a superb collection of drawings, engravings and etchings. Nothing seems to have changed since the museum was founded, so much so that the presentation is old-fashioned, which contributes to its charm and makes a welcome change from other museums that are sometimes too didactic.
You'll see showcases of fossils, skulls and jaws of prehistoric animals as impressive as ever, numerous scientific tools that may seem archaic to us, but which were nonetheless witnesses, if not players, in the advent of optics or electricity, and equipment that seems to have sprung straight from the far-fetched imagination of some Professor Tournesol. All this may remind you of the biology classrooms of 19th-century Parisian high schools, where naturalistic frescoes and a variety of scientific objects lend a savour of erudition to lessons. Last but not least, a rotating graphic collection displays drawings by Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Raphaël and Watteau. A more recently opened wing presents temporary exhibitions. The program is always very interesting and designed to interest, and even please, children. A very pleasant visit.
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