Tulip is the favorite Dutch flower and one of the symbols of the country. The Amsterdam Tulip Museum is the small private museum that showcases the Netherlands natural beauty. This museum was established by a Dutch company that is trading in flower bulb.
It explores the history of the Dutch fascination with Tulip. This is a nice, small museum exploring detailed information about history and cultivation of the flower. It is located in Jordaan district just across the bridge from Anne Frank House on the opposite side of Prinsengracht canal. From Anne Frank House it is just a few steps distance (about 1 minute) and at the distance of about 15 minutes from the Central Station in the direction of Western Church (Westerkerk).
This flower was introduced and reached the Netherlands in the 16th century. The beauty of the flower attracted people so much that tulip became immediately popular among higher classes. This beautiful flower drew the attention of every individual either rich or poor. Gradually the interest to invest in tulip bulb also increased and the trade grew on. In the Botanical garden of university of Leiden (Hortus Botanicus), the first flowering of tulip was documented. It is said that these bulbs were brought from the University garden of Vienna. To experience the history of its origin the Amsterdam Tulip Museum is a good source.
The videos of the history of the Holland’s most famous Tulip flower from its ancient wild origin on windswept mountain
(Central Asia) to its present day scientific methods of cultivation (growing and harvesting) in the fields of Holland is exhibited here. In the year 2004 The Amsterdam Tulip Museum was established to fill up the emptiness in the history of the tulip. Besides displaying the flower it also give you the background on how to cultivate. The video gives the details about the methods that have been changed in 21st century.
There are many interesting areas documented in the tulip museum of Amsterdam as the history of tulip flower, the cultivation of tulip and the tulip mania (that happened earlier). The multimedia representations through several LCD screens are available. The tulip paintings by a student of Frans Hal, Judith Leijster, are another attraction. There are different articles and documents related to the arrival of tulip, attracting the upper class and getting so popular among the people. The museum is made even more interesting by the interactive videos showing details.
This is the only museum dedicated to the exploration of horticultural history of Holland’s enthrallment. The museum is a very good sightseeing that looks not only pleasant to eyes satisfy even our soul also. It is a great point of interest for those who are fascinated with brilliantly colored flowers. This is an excellent spot to be grabbed in the camera.
Visitors having interest in gardening should never miss this chance to view this beautiful museum. The
Amsterdam tulip museum is the wealth of the city that provides complete and detailed information regarding the cultivation and history of the flower that is most associated with the Netherlands. There are shops selling various most beautiful existing bulbs to plant. Besides this the museum shops also facilitates the unique gifts, books to educate and also to impart more information craft items for the visitors. Other than tulip other seasonal bulb could also be purchased from the store of museum. Visitors can visit the Museum from Tuesday until Sunday. Transportation to reach the destination is also very comfortable. Different trams as 13, 17 are at hand from the central Station to reach the museum. Besides this the bus lines as 21, 170, 171, and 172 are also available from Westerkerk tram stop.