Eclectic, foreign and interesting movies, plus theater. And they have a large open lounge on the…read moreground floor that is great for meeting friends, with or without the movie.

Nice alternative cinema, with a good selection of non-mainstream films.read more

I really like this theater. It is a small venue with a ground floor and balcony. They have a really…read moregood service and staff that is very helpful. Good location either for ballet, comedy or play.

This was a really cool museum, i loved it here! I recommend going here if you like Frans Halses art!read more

I purchased a combo ticket together with the Teylers Museum for €17.50 I don't think that this…read moremuseum is a must-see destination in and of itself, but it made a great addition to a day trip to Haarlem! Frans Hals wasn't initially on my radar, but I fell in love with some of his paintings during my visit to the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. His lively brushwork and sense of humor definitely catch the eye! However, be warned that majority of this collection isn't actually Frans Hals: unlike the Van Gogh Museum, which is probably 80-90% Van Gogh, here there's one main room with about 12-15 of his major works, and the rest of the collection is from other Dutch contemporaries. Don't get me wrong, the rest of the museum is still entertaining. The galleries are beautiful, with a nice combination of sculpture, decorative arts, and paintings. And there are convenient lockers for storing your belongings while you browse! It's a cool experience to view some of Frans Hals' classic pieces in the town where he lived and worked. But since this is a smaller museum with a narrow focus, I wouldn't dedicate more than an hour or two to your visit.

A must to visit!! Tickets are VERY HARD and limited!!! So - order months in advance or they will be…read moresold out!!!! Amazing story of faith!!

"Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This…read moreI declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God, and I trust him." Psalms 91:1-2 Corrie ten Boom and her family believed that God was their refuge and their faith propelled them to shield those facing Nazi persecution during World War II. They risked their lives to hide Jews, students refusing to cooperate with their oppressors, and members of the Dutch underground resistance movement. It is estimated that 200-300 people sought refuge under their roof. As described in Corrie's book "The Hiding Place", the ten Boom family built a false wall in her bedroom that created an approximately 3 by 8 foot secret room where those being hunted could hide during a Gestapo raid. On February 28, 1944, four Jews and two members of the Resistance hid there for two and half days without food or water. All of them avoided detection, but six members of Corrie's family were arrested and sent to prison. Although Corrie was sentenced to the Ravensbruck concentration camp, she was inexplicably released nearly a year later. Following the end of the war, Corrie visited 64 countries, over the course of 32 years, spreading the message of God's love and proclaiming that Jesus Christ is victorious over all and everything, even the misery of a concentration camp. Reservations are required, admission is free, no photography inside the home is permitted, and navigating a narrow series of stairs is required. Part presentation of the ten Boom home and part presentation of the Gospel message, the orientation takes place in the living room that hosted a Bible Study for 100 years until the family was arrested in 1944. During our visit an interesting group dynamic emerged. Near the end of the tour someone felt inspired to publicly tell a German tour member that she was accepted and that the group did not view her as being a Nazi. It was a disarming extension of grace that seemed in total concert with the message that Corrie exemplified. And that's...Henry's Take. #corrietenboom #grace #faith #refuge

Most of the time I dread going to see a film in Amsterdam, so I normally pass on the cinema…read more However, I was very content with the theater here. Cool little cinema, it met my needs so I had no complaints. In the future I definitley will be taking more advantage of Pathe Haarlem. We saw Hidden Figures here, talk about outstanding film. Haarlem is a wonderful location to do dinner and a film.

A relatively new movie theater in a new section of Haarlem called Raaks. The place has 8 rooms (I…read morebelieve) for movies. The crazy thing is, the whole place is underground! Everything there is new and the picture and sound quality is pretty good. The seats are comfortable and there is a decent selection at the snack bar. This place is much better than the old movie theater that used to be in Haarlem in the Grote Markt.

An interesting bar. I've past it many times but never actually went in. This past weekend we…read moredecided why not give it a try. The people inside are very lively and really into the music. And, a good mix of music was being played. The place was packed and me and my group of friends were probably the youngest in there (we are late 20s to mid 30s) but it did not make any difference. The place had a fun vibe and a lot of energy. We actually had some older women flirting with us from the time we walked in, man, they are not shy at all there! ;-) One really cool feature I saw there was a chandelier with real candles burning. I don't think I ever saw that before, especially in a bar. Not my normal type of bar, but would I go back again, yes!

This a real Dutch bar. Do not pass by. Just go in , taste a nice "Brand" beer. Brand is the best…read morebeer in The Netherlands. People inside are easy and within a few minutes they will talk to you. If they offer you a drink do not hesitate and accept. If you like give them a drink back. That's the way the Dutch drink and socialize. Beer here has always the best temperature. That is soooo important.