The Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem is home to the world’s largest collection of paintings by Frans Hals, the master of the lifelike, loose-brushed portrait. Check ticket prices, opening hours, and travel tips – and plan your visit to the Frans Hals Museum.
New exhibition: Hals–Rembrandt
From 6 November 2026 to 28 February 2027, the Frans Hals Museum presents Hals–Rembrandt, an intimate exhibition bringing together 19 masterpieces by the two great portraitists of the Dutch Golden Age. 11 works by Frans Hals are shown alongside 8 by Rembrandt.
The show includes five loans from the Rijksmuseum, among them Rembrandt’s famous Syndics of the Drapers’ Guild (1662), as well as paintings on loan from Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, the Mauritshuis, and other museums.
Book early: when the Rijksmuseum had its Frans Hals exhibition, tickets for most dates sold out before the exhibition had even officially opened. Hals–Rembrandt is an intimate exhibition with limited time slots, so we’d strongly recommend booking your ticket well in advance.
Frans Hals Museum tickets and prices in 2026
| Ticket | Price in 2026 | Book |
|---|---|---|
| Adult ticket with audio guide | € 18,50 | Book >> |
| Kids (0 – 18) ticket | free | – |
| Young adults (19 – 24) / CJP | € 9 | Book >> |
| Museumkaart holders | free | – |
| I amsterdam City Card holders | free | Order card >> |
Last updated: 6 October 2026 by Anastasia Dudina
Entrance to the Frans Hals Museum is free with the Dutch Museumkaart and the I amsterdam City Card. If you don’t have either, we recommend booking your ticket in advance, especially around the Hals–Rembrandt exhibition, weekends, and school holidays.
The Frans Hals Museum address
The Frans Hals Museum is located in a former 17th-century almshouse (known in Dutch as a hofje) in Haarlem’s old town. The exact address is Groot Heiligland 62, 2011 ES Haarlem.
It’s very easy to travel to Haarlem from Amsterdam. A train from Amsterdam Centraal to Haarlem takes only 15-19 minutes and costs around € 6,50 for a one-way trip. If you travel straight from the airport, bus 300 runs directly from Schiphol to Haarlem in about 36 minutes (ticket price is € 6,50).
From Haarlem train station it’s about a 15-minute walk to the museum. For more on getting around, see our full Haarlem travel guide.
The Frans Hals Museum opening hours in 2026
The museum is open:
- Tuesday – Sunday from 11:00 till 17:00
- Closed on Mondays (except public holidays)
Last admission is 30 minutes before closing time. During the Hals–Rembrandt exhibition (6 November 2026 – 28 February 2027), we recommend arriving early or booking a morning slot, as the show is intimate in size and gets busy.
Why visit the Frans Hals Museum?
The Frans Hals Museum houses the largest collection of Frans Hals paintings in the world, alongside Golden Age still lifes and works by Haarlem’s other great masters: Judith Leyster, Cornelis van Haarlem, Maarten van Heemskerck.
I also really like the atmospheric museum building itself.
Nearby attractions: plan your day in Haarlem
After visiting the Frans Hals Museum, explore other nearby attractions:
- St. Bavo Church, home to the famous Müller organ once played by Mozart
- Teylers Museum, the oldest museum of the Netherlands
- Windmill De Adriaan
- Grote Markt and its Saturday market
- Canal cruises on the river Spaarne
- Haarlem’s hofjes (hidden charitable courtyards)
Here you can find my suggested Haarlem day-trip itinerary.
Tip: if you like art, also visit Mauritshuis in The Hague and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
Hotels in Haarlem
For a stay close to the museum, consider Brasss Hotel Suites or Hotel ML, both a short walk from the old town center. If you’d rather stay somewhere quieter just outside the city, Duin & Kruidberg is a country-house hotel with free parking, set in the dunes between Haarlem and the coast.
FAQ about the Frans Hals Museum
Check the most frequently asked questions and answers below. And if you have more questions, please feel free to ask in comments. We will be happy to help.
What is the Hals–Rembrandt exhibition about?
Hals–Rembrandt is an exhibition running from 6 November 2026 to 28 February 2027, showing 19 masterpieces by Frans Hals and Rembrandt van Rijn side by side, including loans from the Rijksmuseum, Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, and the Mauritshuis. Read more on the museum’s official exhibition page.
Is the Frans Hals Museum free with the Dutch museumkaart?
Yes, entrance to the Frans Hals Museum is free with the Dutch museumkaart.
Is the Frans Hals Museum free with the I amsterdam City Card?
Yes, the Frans Hals Museum is included in the I amsterdam City Card, so entrance is free if you’re carrying the card – even though the museum itself is in Haarlem, not Amsterdam.
What is the most famous painting in the Frans Hals Museum?
The museum doesn’t have a single “star” painting like the Mauritshuis or Rijksmuseum – instead, its highlight is the largest collection of Frans Hals paintings anywhere in the world, including his group portraits of Haarlem’s civic guards and almshouse regents.
Is the Frans Hals Museum suitable for children?
Yes. Admission is free for visitors up to 18 years old, and the museum’s courtyard garden and period rooms make it an easy, low-key stop for families exploring Haarlem.
How do I get from Amsterdam to the Frans Hals Museum?
Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Haarlem (15-19 minutes, around € 6,50 one way), then walk about 15 minutes through the old town to the museum. See our Haarlem guide for the full route and more tips.
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About the author
Written by a local
Anastasia Dudina
I’ve been living in the Netherlands since 2013 and exploring it ever since. I write and update all articles on Amsterdam Explorer and Holland Explorer myself: real tips, not tourist traps.