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North Holland · Culture & daily life

De Cruquius: a polder story around a large machine

Cruquius Museum tells the story of the draining of the Haarlemmermeer and of life afterwards. The historic pumping station and the Polderpaviljoen show two different sides of that subject.

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Historical photograph of the engine hall of De Cruquius.
Historical photograph of the engine hall of De Cruquius.Cees de Boer · CC0 · Source and image information ↗

A machine in context

The large machine with its pumps is a striking centrepiece. During a demonstration, ask how the visible parts work together. Following a single movement makes a complex installation easier to understand than simply looking at its size.

After the draining

The Polderpaviljoen shifts the focus to life in the polder, so the story does not stop at the technology. Stoomlab and special programmes offer additional ways in; check which of them are available during your visit.

Summer and winter start differently

In winter the museum opens later on weekdays than in summer. Monday and the weekend also have their own opening times. Last admission is half an hour before closing, but come earlier if you want to combine different parts of the museum.

Before you go

Check demonstrations, the seasonal timetable and last admission.

Sources

This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.

  1. Haarlemmermeermuseum De Cruquius — source 1

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

  2. Haarlemmermeermuseum De Cruquius — source 2

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

  3. Haarlemmermeermuseum De Cruquius — source 3

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

  4. Haarlemmermeermuseum De Cruquius — source 4

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

  5. Haarlemmermeermuseum De Cruquius — source 5

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

  6. Haarlemmermeermuseum De Cruquius — source 6

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

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