Dolhuys, Mental health museum in Haarlem, Netherlands
The Dolhuys building houses exhibits about psychiatric treatment methods, featuring original isolation cells and medical instruments from different time periods.
The structure began as a leprosy hospital in 1320 and transformed into a mental health institution in 1559 when leprosy cases declined in Holland.
The museum presents artifacts from seven psychiatric hospitals and displays works created by individuals who experienced mental health treatments.
Museum texts are available in Dutch, with translations in English, German, and French provided at the reception desk for international visitors.
In 1413, the institution received special permission to examine lepers from neighboring provinces, offering certificates that allowed them to request financial aid.
Location: Haarlem
Address: Schotersingel 2
GPS coordinates: 52.39047,4.63804
Latest update: May 12, 2025 10:19
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