Are you a museum enthusiast who really likes to delve into one topic? Do you love tulips? The Zwarte Tulp, or Black Tulip Museum in Lisse, is the perfect place to spend a few hours learning about and enjoying the iconic flower of the Netherlands.
During our last jaunt up to the Netherlands, we searched for everything tulip, and we discovered the Zwarte Tulp Museum—a must-see of celebrating one of the most iconic of all things Dutch.
What to See at the Zwarte Tulp Museum
With two full floors of tulips, we were in flower heaven as we explored the museum. We started on the main floor, where you have a film to get you started. It’s in a drawing room that is famous for its beautiful glass vases, called Hyacinth glass vases.
Further along, there is an art gallery with all kinds of beautiful tulip paintings, sculptures, collages, and even cut paper. Many of them were also done by kids.
The second floor was more about the history and the cultural impact that tulips have had on the Dutch. There was a timeline, many old artifacts, and an explanation about the business of selling tulip bulbs all over the world.
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Planning Your Visit to the Zwarte Tulp
Address: Heereweg 219, Lisse
Opening Hours: Closed Mondays. Tuesdays-Thursdays 1:00-5:00, Friday-Sunday 11:00 – 5:00
Cost: Adults – 10 Euros, Children 15-18 5 Euros, 14 and under FREE!
Time needed: Depending on much you read, I would say one hour minimum.
Our Rating
We gave the Zwarte Tulp a four-star rating. It’s a great place to find out more about the famous Dutch flower, with really interesting displays. And since it’s free for kids, it’s a nice cheap educational activity.
Conclusion
If you love museums, or if you have a little time on your hands while you are exploring the tulip fields, the Zwarte Tulp Museum is a must.
Author Bio: Corinne Vail is a travel photographer, food lover, and a perpetual traveler who has been travel writing for over 14 years. For many years she lived overseas in Germany, Japan, Turkey, South Korea, and the Netherlands teaching the children of the US. military. She’s visited over 90 countries, and she’s not stopping anytime soon.