House Barnaart
Step inside Haarlem’s most impressive city palace. A gem of Empire style, built to impress!
Welcome to House Barnaart
In the heart of Haarlem lies one of the best-preserved city palaces in the Netherlands. House Barnaart was built in the early 19th century by the young merchant Philip Barnaart, and still shines today with its exceptional Empire-style interior, elegant salons, and grand reception rooms.
"It really feels like you're visiting someone—complete with tea or coffee and a homemade Barnaart cookie based on a 19th-century recipe." – Visitor Lucy (Google review)
“I just wanted to write to you to say how much I enjoyed a recent visit to the Barnaart House in Haarlem. The house and its interiors were absolutely beautiful and undoubtedly a world class example of the Empire style…. Thank you for a fantastic day, it was the highlight of my trip to the Netherlands.” - Christopher E., guest book of comments
What’s on?
In House Barnaart, you step into the Haarlem of the early 1800s. With the audio tour, you’ll discover the house and how the Barnaart family and their staff lived in each room – from the formal reception rooms upstairs to the kitchen below, where meals were prepared for a family of twelve children and for high-ranking guests such as Emperor Napoleon and the future King William I.
Flip through the household ledger at the table, let the music box play again in the family room, or play a parlour game in the Golden Salon. Every room reveals a different facet of life in this elegant city palace.
Children can go on a treasure hunt through the house with a special colouring quest sheet.
Gold, marble, and Empire grandeur
House Barnaart is one of the most important examples of French Empire style in the Netherlands. The architecture reflects the influence of Napoleon and his court architects: strictly symmetrical, monumental, and rich in classical motifs. Each room has its own look – gilded woodwork and purple silk in the Golden Salon, painted decorations in the antechamber, and faux marble in the dining room.
In 2019, the interior was carefully restored, including the original furniture. Many pieces were already in the house during Philip Barnaart’s time. Some even served as inspiration for furnishings in the Royal Palace on Dam Square.
Opening hours
Wednesday 13:00 - 17:00
Thursday 13:00 - 17:00
Friday 11:00 - 17:00
Saturday 11:00 - 17:00
Sunday 11:00 - 17:00
! Opening hours may differ from the schedule above, as the museum can be rented for exclusive events. Please check Google for possible exceptions to the general opening hours.
During opening hours, please call 06-82067373, for questions about the museum house.
Entrance fees
Adults €11
Visitors aged 0 – 17 years Free of charge
Students € 6
Free of charge:
- Lid PLUS (= lid+) members of Hendrick de Keyser
- VriendenLoterij VIP-KAARThouders (+ 1 free introducé)
- Museumkaart
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Visiting address
House Barnaart - Nieuwe Gracht 7 - 2011 NB Haarlem
Facilities
This museum house works with time-slots. Please reserve a time slot
Museum house Barnaart is not accessible for visitors in a wheelchair
