NZH Vervoer Museum

About the museum

The NZH Vervoer Museum in Haarlem is a foundation that preserves moving and static transport heritage and is run entirely by volunteers. It came into being in 1981, when the regional transport company Noord Zuid Hollandse Vervoer Maatschappij (NZH) turned 100 and the idea of a company museum arose. It later became a transport museum devoted to the urban and regional transport operated in the north-west of the Netherlands since 1878, with the exception of the city services of Amsterdam and The Hague.

At first the museum was housed on the NZH garage site on the Leidsevaart in Haarlem. When that site was sold for housing, it moved in 2015 to its current hall on the A. Hofmanweg in the Waarderpolder industrial estate.

Today it holds four trams, the oldest from 1896, and eleven buses that once ran for the NZH or other transport companies in the region. The trams are regarded as cultural heritage; visitors may board and take a seat. Most of the buses are roadworthy and are regularly used for trips with the public. In the museum's own workshop, vehicles are maintained and restored, such as a railcar from 1904 or a DAF coach from 1972, which is considered the only surviving bus of the first all-Dutch series. A permanent exhibition and themed shows that change every year complement the vehicles.

Highlights

• Four historic trams, the oldest from 1896
• Eleven buses from the history of regional transport, most of them roadworthy
• Boarding and trying out the seats in the vehicles is allowed
• Volunteers' restoration workshop
• Museum bus tours on selected Saturdays

Permanent exhibitions

• Straßenbahnen – Four restored trams as cultural heritage: Metallurgique BY2 (1896), Beijnes A37 (1899), Metallurgique A14 (1904) and Boedapester (1924), which you may enter.
• Busse – Around a dozen service and coach buses from the history of regional transport, the oldest a Leyland Werkspoor from 1957, which is being restored in the museum's own workshop.

Founded

1981

Operated by

Stichting NZH Vervoer Museum

Admission & discounts

Prices since 1 January 2026 including VAT. In 2026, on the last Saturday of every month from April to October, there is a combined ticket “Museum + historic bus tour” through Haarlem in an old NZH bus (book online).

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

If the walk from the station is too far or walking is difficult, the museum will pick visitors up after a call to +31 23 544 40 32.

Kids & families

Children up to 3 years free, 4–11 years €5.50. The trams may be entered.

Getting there & parking

Museum in the Waarderpolder industrial estate, satnav address: A. Hofmanweg 35, 2031 BH Haarlem.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop

Cosy café area in the hall for coffee, tea, soft drinks and snacks; museum shop with souvenirs.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

Rooms for events and meetings can be rented after review by the board.

Plan your visit