Amsterdam Tulip Days
Terrific tulips
In the weekend of 24 & 25 April, Museum Van Loon and nine other museums, private houses and institutions will throw open their doors (and gardens) to celebrate the tulip in all its glory.
A rollercoaster history
Amsterdam has been associated with the legendary tulip for centuries. The bulb was introduced to Dutch merchants in the early 17th century and what ensued in Amsterdam could be described as a true tulip madness.
Tulipmania
With the bulbs still in the ground, merchants managed to sell them by the truckload. Tulipmania is born. However, Tulipmania collapsed equally as rapidly as it took shape: estimated prices were not realised and the tulip market collapsed like a house of cards. Two months later, Tulipmania ended leaving many tulip aficionados bankrupt but the inextricable link between the bulb and Amsterdam was forged.
The return of the tulip
Unfortunately, the tulip has shrunk from view in contemporary Amsterdam. A great pity: Amsterdam should be overflowing with tulips and other flowers in spring.
In order to raise the profile of this special bulb, Museum Van Loon has teamed up with International Flower Bulb Centre (IBC) in Hillegom, the Tulip Museum in Amsterdam, the City of Amsterdam and the Amsterdam Tourist and Convention Board (ATCB) to organise the first edition of the Amsterdam Tulip Days.
Please note that most gardens do not have wheelchair access and pets are prohibited.
In the weekend of 24 & 25 April, Museum Van Loon and nine other museums, private houses and institutions will throw open their doors (and gardens) to celebrate the tulip in all its glory.
A rollercoaster history
Amsterdam has been associated with the legendary tulip for centuries. The bulb was introduced to Dutch merchants in the early 17th century and what ensued in Amsterdam could be described as a true tulip madness.
Tulipmania
With the bulbs still in the ground, merchants managed to sell them by the truckload. Tulipmania is born. However, Tulipmania collapsed equally as rapidly as it took shape: estimated prices were not realised and the tulip market collapsed like a house of cards. Two months later, Tulipmania ended leaving many tulip aficionados bankrupt but the inextricable link between the bulb and Amsterdam was forged.
The return of the tulip
Unfortunately, the tulip has shrunk from view in contemporary Amsterdam. A great pity: Amsterdam should be overflowing with tulips and other flowers in spring.
In order to raise the profile of this special bulb, Museum Van Loon has teamed up with International Flower Bulb Centre (IBC) in Hillegom, the Tulip Museum in Amsterdam, the City of Amsterdam and the Amsterdam Tourist and Convention Board (ATCB) to organise the first edition of the Amsterdam Tulip Days.
Please note that most gardens do not have wheelchair access and pets are prohibited.
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