Het Cruquius Museum is housed in a nineteenth-century steam pumping station on the edge of the former Haarlemmermeer lake. Built in 1849, it was at the time the largest steam-powered pumping station in the world and played a central role in draining the polder. The original beam engine is still in place and tells the story of Dutch water management on an impressive scale.
Interactive workshop where visitors experiment with steam and mechanics at the Cruquius Museum.
On 13 July, Het Cruquius Museum offers free admission to all visitors.
Interactive Living History performance about sabotage at the Cruquius Museum, where you become part of the action.
An interactive mystery experience at the Cruquius Museum where you become part of the unfolding story.
Interactive laboratory at the Cruquius Museum where you experiment with steam power and discover how historical machinery operates.