Experience 1000 years of the city's history and meet special Haarlem residents in a completely new permanent setting. Discover how the residents of the Spaarne cared for, fought, mourned, worked, played sports, believed, made love and partied.

One was born here, the other has found a new home here. Haarlem attracted many migrants for centuries. They helped build the city and made it big with their beer, textiles and shipping. Meet Haarlemmers from the past and present, from world famous to ordinary. And see the city through their eyes.