What is the Historical Garden Aalsmeer?
Historical Garden Aalsmeer is a history museum and horticultural garden located in Aalsmeer, Netherlands. The museum focuses on the history of flower and plant cultivation in the Aalsmeer region.
It presents the development of horticulture from around 1700 to 1960 and places local gardening traditions within their historical context.
What is the museum about?
The museum showcases the evolution of horticulture in Aalsmeer through historically arranged gardens and greenhouses. Visitors can see rose greenhouses, fruit cultivation areas, and ornamental plants that reflect different periods in horticultural history.
The presentation is outdoors and emphasises how plants and flowers were grown and used in the past. The museum’s collection is primarily focused on historical gardening practices.
Where is the museum located?
The museum is located at Praamplein 1, 1431 AN, in the town of Aalsmeer, Netherlands. It is set in a quiet, green environment.
Who should visit this museum?
This museum is suitable for visitors interested in gardening, horticulture, local history, and cultural landscapes. It may appeal to adults, families, and visitors who enjoy outdoor museums and historical gardens.
Educational and cultural activities
Guided tours are available for groups. Other educational or cultural activities are not clearly specified.
Visitor information
The museum is open from April to October, from Tuesday to Sunday, between 10:00 AM and 4:30 PM. It is closed on Mondays. From November to March, the museum is closed.
Entrance is free for children up to 12 years. Young people aged 13 to 17 can enter free of charge or purchase an entrance ticket combined with a canal cruise for €9.00. Adult tickets cost €8.50, or €16.00 including a canal cruise.
The museum is wheelchair accessible and offers free car parking. A restaurant is available on-site. Free Wi-Fi is not clearly specified.
