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Over the ensuing centuries, the museum was gradually extended. The arrangement of each new part was consistent with the insights of the day; thereafter it remained almost wholly unchanged. In the 19th century, the museum was expanded with a gallery for fossils ('Gaanderij der Versteeningen', in 1888
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The executors of Teyler's will, the first directors of Teylers Stichting, decided to establish a centre for study and education. Under a single roof, it would house all manner of suitable artifacts, such as books, scientific instruments, drawings, fossils, and minerals. The concept was based on a
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was appointed Curator of Teylers Physics Cabinet in 1910, a position he held until his death in 1928. At the time of his appointment, Lorentz was at the height of his scientific career and was a central figure in the international community of physicists. Under his leadership, the Teylers Museum
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The museum's entire archives have also survived intact. They include the complete series of accounts for all acquisitions, extensions, salaries and day-to-day purchases since 1778, the complete series of visitors' books since 1789, and the minutes of all meetings of the museum board since 1778.
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from the 18th century and the showcases around hold 18th-century scientific instruments. The upper gallery, which was designed to let in the maximum amount of light for viewing purposes, has 12 built-in bookcases, largely containing period
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revolutionary ideal derived from the Enlightenment: that people could discover the world independently, without coercion by church or state. The example that guided the founders in establishing Teylers Museum was the
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The original mission of the second society included research, as well as education. After the death of van Marum, Teylers continued to attract scientists of high standing as caretakers. The theoretical physicist and
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status, based on its long history as a public knowledge institute and its continued efforts to preserve public access to its collections. However, the nomination was withdrawn in 2013.
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of classical antiquity: a "temple for the muses of the arts and sciences" that could also serve as a meeting place for scholars and the venue for various collections.
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conducted scientific research in such diverse fields as optics, electromagnetism, radio waves, and atom physics. Lorentz was succeeded by the physicist and musician
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contributed to and used the facilities at Teylers Museum to research static electricity. To study fossils, he purchased fossil material such as the
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of the art collections of the museum, Trienke van der Spek is curator of the scientific collections, including fossils, minerals and the library.
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in 1892. In 1878, to mark the first centenary, a new entrance on the Spaarne (the current main entrance) was designed by the Viennese architect
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In his will, Pieter Teyler stipulated that his collection and part of his fortune should be used to establish a foundation for their promotion:
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built in 1784 by John Cuthbertson in Amsterdam (the largest in the world). Lectures were given and scientific literature published.
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Teyler 1778-1978. Studies en bijdragen over Teylers Stichting naar aanleiding van het tweede eeuwfeest
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Curiosity and Enlightenment: Collectors and Collections from the Sixteenth to the Nineteenth Century
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The Painting Galleries show a collection of works from the Dutch Romantic School and the later
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Decision adopted by the World Heritage Committee at its 37th session (Phnom Penh, 2013)
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started on the design of an "art and book room" behind Teyler's residence. This
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Teylers Museum holdings include fossils (some are the first ever discovered of
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Tot Heil van 't Menschdom. Culturele genootschappen in Nederland 1750-1815
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Teylers Museum is a member of the Museumvereniging (Museum Association).
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in 1990. It was nominated on 12 December 2011 by the Dutch Cabinet for
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Jaap van der Veen/Teylers Museum Prize for the Contemporary Art Medal
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The museum is open six days a week; Tuesdays-Sundays 10:00-17:00.
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in 1800 of the famous Oval Room in Teylers Museum, showing the
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Art, natural history, and science museum in Haarlem, Netherlands
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changed to the Numismatic Cabinet) and two painting galleries:
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De idealen van Pieter Teyler. Een erfenis uit de Verlichting
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Leendert Viervant's architectural drawings for the Oval Room
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Deugd boven geweld — Een geschiedenis van Haarlem 1245–1995
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The collection of Teylers Museum holdings include works by
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Cabinet nominates Teylers Museum for World Heritage list
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Museum entrance
Spaarne
Haarlem
Teylers Museum is located in Haarlem
Haarlem
Spaarne
Haarlem
Coordinates
52°22′49″N 4°38′25″E / 52.3804°N 4.6403°E / 52.3804; 4.6403
Art museum
Natural history museum
Science museum
www.teylersmuseum.nl
[ˈtɛilərsmyˈzeːjʏm]
art
natural history
science museum
Haarlem
Oval Room
Pieter Teyler van der Hulst
Fundatiehuis
Mennonite
Scottish Enlightenment
Teylers Stichting
Teylers First or Theological Society
Teylers Second Society

Oval Room

Wybrand Hendriks

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