The Corrie ten Boom House
The Corrie ten Boom House
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kosan1
Cork, Ireland3 contributions
Jul 2022
This is a small, intimate yet fascinating museum about a wonderful person. A true Christian who acted the part rather than just mouthing platitudes, as plenty did during that dark time. The guide, whose name unfortunately I didnt get, was extremely good. It perhaps feels a bit evangelical but that reflects the source of the strength that led Corrie and her circle to do the great work that they did. I found it extremely moving. I havent been to the Anne Frank House but some how Im glad we went to this museum instead. The tour is provided on a donation basis only and as the groups are necessarily limited in size, book early. We were lucky to be able to get in without a booking but that was only because a group didnt show up.
Written July 24, 2022
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Julie B
Albia, United States25 contributions
Apr 2022 • Family
We chose to visit the Corrie Ten Boom house instead of the Anne Frank house as tickets are much easier to obtain and the tour is excellent. We were staying in Haarlem during our trip to the Netherlands and this was well worth the visit! The tour size is limited so make sure to reserve your tickets ahead of time. Our guide was a good storyteller and a wealth of knowledge and told her story well. There are some very small steep stairs to climb but my elderly mom was able to navigate these. This tour is appropriate for most ages as there were children in this tour as well. It was very moving and all three of us found ourselves in tears at the end.
Written April 30, 2022
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NYMartNY
New York City, NY51 contributions
Jun 2022
This is a fantastic, must-see. You do have to book in advance and space is limited for each tour because it is a small house. I failed to get the name of our guide, but she was really great. This story needs to be better known. It is actually known more in America and Canada than in The Netherlands.
Written June 15, 2022
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Malea M
1 contribution
Jul 2022
RUN in the opposite direction of this Christian Zionist trap disguised as a museum in Haarlem. I read The Hiding Place as a high school student and was surprised to see that the Corrie ten Boom house was located in Haarlem while visiting. I naively lost two hours of my life being preached at by an evangelical woman who said several racist and questionable things and believed the end of the world was coming as well as the “fact” that Hitler and his cronies were clearly devil worshipers and that Nazis should be forgiven for atrocities they committed. While the Corrie ten Boom house claims to be a museum, the motive of Christian Zionist Mike Evans who purchased the house and is on the board of directors as president (look it up online) is to indoctrinate people all under the guise of providing factual information on the resistance in the Netherlands and the story of the ten Boom family during WW2. I honestly should have walked out of the tour, but I think they purposely pack the tours and close the door when providing their “presentation” to intimidate people not to leave. In the end we were even offered bibles. Please read the 1- & 2-star reviews which validate my bizarre experience. What a wasted opportunity for what could have been a historically accurate educational experience where tourist and locals alike could get to know more about the Dutch resistance, the ten boom family and the Jewish people who hid in this house in Haarlem.
Written August 1, 2022
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Lionie and Al
7 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
I went to this museum a few years ago and it was excellent. The story of Corrie was explained without judgement. This visit, however, was a stark contrast. Most of the time we were stuck in the main sitting area being preached to by Joyce. We had a short time to look at the hiding place and other parts if the house and during that time she continued to preach her ways. Very uncomfortable experience and I couldn't wait to escape the hiding place to get away from Joyce!
Be cautious of this museum, might be better off facing the crowds and going to Anne Frank's instead.
Be cautious of this museum, might be better off facing the crowds and going to Anne Frank's instead.
Written January 17, 2023
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GlobeRunner22
Sydney, Australia230 contributions
May 2022 • Solo
I was very excited to sign up to this tour but it was a huge disappointment, sadly. I saw so many great reviews and it set my expectations high. I think the guide makes or breaks the experience from the sounds of things.
The guide we got today was sadly a bit disorganised, and didn't engage or understand the audience. It turned a potentially great experience and story into an unnecessarily long-winded and soporific narrative.
The tour took 1.5 hrs, possibly longer, and I needed to leave because I had a booking at another museum. The guidelines said 45 to 60 mins but the guide, although her intentions were good, had no timekeeping skills. Most of us were tourists and we are not spending more than a day in Haarlem and we set aside 1 hr. Taking away 1.5 to 2 hrs in this museum is too much when there is so much to see in Haarlem.
Secondly because the tour was so poorly managed, the guide would make us stand there listening to her commentary but some of us were stuck in a corner or somewhere at the back while she would talk about artefacts and point to them and most of the group could not see anything.
For the entire time we saw only two rooms. The introductory room where she spent a good 40 mins giving the introduction, it was all sitting down and nothing else. I do not know why we spent this much time in a "classroom setting" and we got only 5 mins to see the artefacts in the room afterwards. I was falling asleep halfway through and most of the tour group struggled to pay attention. I think the guide needs to engage the audience a lot better rather than just go on and on and on. With all due respect, it was so unnecessarily long-winded, and it turned a great story into one that was incredibly boring and not memorable for me.
We then moved upstairs to the hiding room where we were split into two groups and she would give the commentary to one group while the other group waited outside and vice versa. It was a total waste of time. Then we were all asked to stand there for another half an hr while she talked about artefacts in the room that most of us could not see. I was trapped in a corner and could not see a thing. It was painfully boring at this point and I needed to leave.
I know you can't choose the guide but if you get a good one I am sure the experience would have been a whole lot different. It was a Saturday so perhaps the guides on the weekends are not so good?
I am sorry to give this review but it put a bit of dent in my otherwise lovely day in Haarlem. It made me late for all my other appointments and gave me stress I did not need! I gave it 2 stars as it is for free so I guess you can't expect too much.
I would have happily paid for this tour to get a better experience! If you are short on time it is worth skipping.
The guide we got today was sadly a bit disorganised, and didn't engage or understand the audience. It turned a potentially great experience and story into an unnecessarily long-winded and soporific narrative.
The tour took 1.5 hrs, possibly longer, and I needed to leave because I had a booking at another museum. The guidelines said 45 to 60 mins but the guide, although her intentions were good, had no timekeeping skills. Most of us were tourists and we are not spending more than a day in Haarlem and we set aside 1 hr. Taking away 1.5 to 2 hrs in this museum is too much when there is so much to see in Haarlem.
Secondly because the tour was so poorly managed, the guide would make us stand there listening to her commentary but some of us were stuck in a corner or somewhere at the back while she would talk about artefacts and point to them and most of the group could not see anything.
For the entire time we saw only two rooms. The introductory room where she spent a good 40 mins giving the introduction, it was all sitting down and nothing else. I do not know why we spent this much time in a "classroom setting" and we got only 5 mins to see the artefacts in the room afterwards. I was falling asleep halfway through and most of the tour group struggled to pay attention. I think the guide needs to engage the audience a lot better rather than just go on and on and on. With all due respect, it was so unnecessarily long-winded, and it turned a great story into one that was incredibly boring and not memorable for me.
We then moved upstairs to the hiding room where we were split into two groups and she would give the commentary to one group while the other group waited outside and vice versa. It was a total waste of time. Then we were all asked to stand there for another half an hr while she talked about artefacts in the room that most of us could not see. I was trapped in a corner and could not see a thing. It was painfully boring at this point and I needed to leave.
I know you can't choose the guide but if you get a good one I am sure the experience would have been a whole lot different. It was a Saturday so perhaps the guides on the weekends are not so good?
I am sorry to give this review but it put a bit of dent in my otherwise lovely day in Haarlem. It made me late for all my other appointments and gave me stress I did not need! I gave it 2 stars as it is for free so I guess you can't expect too much.
I would have happily paid for this tour to get a better experience! If you are short on time it is worth skipping.
Written May 28, 2022
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Avigyle H
2 contributions
Dec 2022 • Family
Horrible. This whole thing is to get people to convert to Christianity. The tour guide also twisted the story to make it sound much more Christian. Very disrespectful to Jewish people because she did not talk about the Jews nearly as much as Jesus.
Written December 28, 2022
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Rebecca
10 contributions
Dec 2022
I did this tour because I was going to Haarlem for a day. Although it was interesting it wasn't my favorite. For the first 30 minutes you sit in a room and learn about Corrie. And the second 30 minutes you finally get to move as a group through the house. I knew nothing about Corrie which definitely made the tour a bit more boring for me. I also discovered that her family was very religious which was a big part of the tour. Myself being not religious I found the information shared to not be what I wanted to learn.
Written December 10, 2022
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Barbara C
3 contributions
Nov 2022
This is an amazing living history museum. I highly recommend it for Christians and Jews of all countries. The courage the Ten Boom family displayed is so inspiring, and the family photos on the walls and their piano just bring it all to life. We were able to step into the hiding place - and just amazing to sit in their actual living room and hear what they endured with such grace. This house has been recently renovated, with maps of the war and where the Jews were from that lost their lives. So educational. I bought a copy of The Hiding Place for my daughter and her friend.
Written December 1, 2022
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Elin B
Bengaluru, India8 contributions
Jul 2021 • Family
We visited the ten Boom museum with our kids aged between 8 and 13. Our lovely tour guide (Marguite) did an fabulous job keeping everyone, including our younger kids, interested and involved. It's an amazing story of a very brave family hiding Jews during the war. It's fascinating seeing the house and furniture from the past and chilling to see our children crawling into the hiding place, making history come alive. A must visit in Haarlem.
(I see many people commented on the religious messages weaved into the story. I personally didn't mind as it gave a clearer picture of the family and a deeper understanding of what motivated them.)
(I see many people commented on the religious messages weaved into the story. I personally didn't mind as it gave a clearer picture of the family and a deeper understanding of what motivated them.)
Written July 10, 2021
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I agree! I visited the Corrie ten Boom House several years ago and came away with a renewed respect for that family and the sacrifice they made to hide Jews who would've been killed. The religious nature is part of their story and I am in awe of their selfless faith. I hope to visit soon and take my husband there but tickets are very hard to come by. Is there another way to get tickets besides the website?
Tommo
Melbourne, Australia48,866 contributions
Only the website. I had no problem getting tickets but you need to book in advance.
Sarah R
2 contributions
Is it possible to visit without a reservation ?
drmarkstravels
Rochester, MN64 contributions
Yes, you could attempt to visit without a reservation, but most times each group is limited and is full. Remember, that each group that goes in at different times may be led through tour in a different language. Their website will list the various language tour groups and times for each group. If you did not wish to make a reservation but wanted to attempt to still get in for your language group, then show up at the side door. Sometimes people who have made a reservation do not show up. In our group there were three empty slots and the tour guide let the "extra people" come in.
2harborcougs
Gig Harbor, WA186 contributions
What exactly do you get for $256? Picked up from your hotel, driven to The Corrie Ten Boom house, a tour & then what?
I’m obviously missing something. We will be there in October! Thank you.
Jan M
22 contributions
Hi there....we didn't have any package for Corrie ten Boom museum....we just turned up. We stood in line ..I guess we were lucky to be there at the right time. Sorry I can't enlighten you with the $250 odd charge.
JFT
Tuscaloosa, AL
How long does the tour last
Garfieldontour
Cork, Ireland58 contributions
Hi, tour lasts about an hour but depends if there is another tour behind you or ahead of you, on our day we caught up with tour in Dutch and had to wait outside one room. Not a problem and did not reduce our enjoyment. Do get in queue outside a good hour beforehand as first come first served and numbers limited.
Hello! How late are you open today? April 24, Wednesday
Alex W
Wirral, UK15 contributions
Not sure what time it closes, but you can only access this museum on one of the guided tours. Due to the limited space, only a small number of people can access at any time. I highly recommend booking a place on a tour (available in English or Dutch) the avoid disappointment. visit the website for more details.
Herb H
Longwood, FL22 contributions
We are going to the Corrie Ten Boom house in late April and the English speaking tours are alread sold out. The only English speaking tours remaining are first come first served only. How early should we arrive at the house in order to get one of the 20 "first come, first served" spots for my wife and myself. Thanks.
Laura
Manchester, UK34 contributions
We had the same problem when we wanted to visit and we arrived 20 min early but there wasn't a line yet. The town the house is nice to walk around if you arrive early and want to spend some time there before the tour. We sent an email and got a quick reply on 2 spots that opened up for an English tour. Maybe just send them an email close to the day you are wanting to go on a tour.
tinahuisman
Alphen aan den Rijn, The Netherlands8 contributions
Ik kan op de website niet reserveren, alleen een overzicht zien van beschikbare plaatsen. Hoe reserveer ik?
Kola62
Twente507 contributions
Je kunt idd niet reserveren. Gewoon op de gewenste datum en tijd er naartoe gaan en meestal is er dan wel een plekje...
Succes, dit museum en het verhaal is echt de moeite waard!
SouthDakota_USAPat
South Dakota, USA31 contributions
What; is the best way to get to Haarlem from Amsterdam? Are there other places to visit while in the city of Haarlem?
Diana B
London, UK28 contributions
Hi and I believe it's only a short train ride from Amsterdam to Haarlem. I went straight from Amsterdam Airport on the number 300 bus which takes about 40 minutes and the buses run frequently. Highlights for me while I was there too were the Frans Hals Museum and the Teylers Museum. The main cathedral is lovely and I attended a free evening organ recital. Just walking around the city is a delight. It also has very good shopping.
SouthDakota_USAPat
South Dakota, USA31 contributions
Where do we go to reserve tickets for the visit?
Sarah C
Atlanta, GA518 contributions
I didn't reserve tickets on line....I walked up and saw the schedule on the door. It will show what language it is in. Then we walked around until it was time. Do know - they are small tours I think 20 max. So if you are not in line and the first 15-20 people you will not get in on that tour. We arrived 20-30 minutes prior to the tour and we were already #10-11-12! Check out their facebook page....you can always message them to see if they are open during your specific dates.
Holger M
Houten, The Netherlands
Warum antwortet das Corrie ten Boom Haus nicht auf Anmeldungen per Mail oder bestätigt sie wenigstens eindeutig mit klarer Zeitangabe? Ans Telefon geht niemand dran. Ein unverständliches Gebaren.
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