Velorama National Bicycle Museum
Velorama National Bicycle Museum
Velorama National Bicycle Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Magnusardottir
Tórshavn, Faroe Islands184 contributions
Feb 2024 • Couples
The collection of bikes in this museum is beyond impressive. Still the delivery (at least in English) is questionable.
1) The QR code information is not delivered in chronological order making the guest wondering aimlessly around trying to find the correct story. Furthermore, other numbers - presumably for Dutch - are confusing as those do not match the QR code delivery.
2) Much of the information delivered is interesting but the focus seems to be too much on specific details, not giving the visitor an adequate perspective on the development of what we now refer to as a bicycle.
With such an impressive collection, an improvement in delivery would make this experience amazing in English at least. But it does make you think of the development of the bicycle.
1) The QR code information is not delivered in chronological order making the guest wondering aimlessly around trying to find the correct story. Furthermore, other numbers - presumably for Dutch - are confusing as those do not match the QR code delivery.
2) Much of the information delivered is interesting but the focus seems to be too much on specific details, not giving the visitor an adequate perspective on the development of what we now refer to as a bicycle.
With such an impressive collection, an improvement in delivery would make this experience amazing in English at least. But it does make you think of the development of the bicycle.
Written 18 February 2024
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Charlie S
Victoria, Australia932 contributions
Jun 2024 • Couples
A lot of bicycles from the early 1800s (mostly 'balance' bikes), then Penny Farthings and velocipdes. Finally the late 1800s and early 1900s 'safety' bikes - many formats including folding, military and tandems. Not much after the 1960s.
Written 13 June 2024
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Chris L
Salt Lake City, UT134 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
I think it's been said that there are three bicycles in the Netherlands per head of population so it seems natural that there is a national bicycle museum.
Velorama has quite a small footprint and is spread across three floors with a tight spiral staircase (no elevator) between them.
You'll find an eclectic collection of bikes going back to the earliest "walking models" (a pair wheels and a seat, where you 'paddle' the ground, through the penny-farthing types and all the way up to modern bikes.
Of surprise were the sheer number of variations, combinations and permutations that were tried before we humans finally ended up on the design we all recognise as a modern bicycle.
For example these new exercise scooters you see nowadays - where it's a cross between an elliptical exercise machine and a scooter ? Not new - dates back to the 1800's.
At one point, bicycles had three different-sized wheels .....and there's a couple of examples of those to be found here too.
There's a good sprinkling of Gazelle bikes but I noted no Batavus, which is strange given how popular both those Dutch brands are.
A couple of fun points to note:
(1) Around the outside of the museum are little display cases with all sorts of accessories and historical items. Of particular note are the cases with all the old dynamo-powered bike lights - something kids in the 70's and 80's simultaneously loved and hated
(2) The toilets are not marked with male/female, or man / woman symbols, but rather they use pictures of male and female bicycle frames. If you didn't know there was a difference, you do now.
There is a tiny cafe in the back with basic snacks and drinks and some cosy little tables.
The museum won't take more than 90 minutes of your time but it will be an
educational 90 minutes.
Velorama has quite a small footprint and is spread across three floors with a tight spiral staircase (no elevator) between them.
You'll find an eclectic collection of bikes going back to the earliest "walking models" (a pair wheels and a seat, where you 'paddle' the ground, through the penny-farthing types and all the way up to modern bikes.
Of surprise were the sheer number of variations, combinations and permutations that were tried before we humans finally ended up on the design we all recognise as a modern bicycle.
For example these new exercise scooters you see nowadays - where it's a cross between an elliptical exercise machine and a scooter ? Not new - dates back to the 1800's.
At one point, bicycles had three different-sized wheels .....and there's a couple of examples of those to be found here too.
There's a good sprinkling of Gazelle bikes but I noted no Batavus, which is strange given how popular both those Dutch brands are.
A couple of fun points to note:
(1) Around the outside of the museum are little display cases with all sorts of accessories and historical items. Of particular note are the cases with all the old dynamo-powered bike lights - something kids in the 70's and 80's simultaneously loved and hated
(2) The toilets are not marked with male/female, or man / woman symbols, but rather they use pictures of male and female bicycle frames. If you didn't know there was a difference, you do now.
There is a tiny cafe in the back with basic snacks and drinks and some cosy little tables.
The museum won't take more than 90 minutes of your time but it will be an
educational 90 minutes.
Written 24 April 2018
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Amplegirl
Rochester, UK64 contributions
Aug 2017
There is a wonderful collection of a variety or different bicycles from all over the world spread over three floors.
There is also a display of bicycle lamps from over the years.
There is a cafe which has old silent movies which is worth a stop at if you have time.
Will worth a stop for anyone interested in cycling
There is also a display of bicycle lamps from over the years.
There is a cafe which has old silent movies which is worth a stop at if you have time.
Will worth a stop for anyone interested in cycling
Written 8 January 2018
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Andre-Kell
Toronto, Canada6 contributions
Sept 2015 • Family
if you love bikes and riding, you'll get an eyeful. my only complaint is that they had no english booklet or signage.
Written 19 September 2015
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Platysnisi
Carfin63 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
This museum is absolutely loaded with charm. Standing slightly outside the town centre (yet only a 5 minute walk), this museum is tucked into a small building that must be ready to collapse under the weight of all its contents.
The museum must outdo every other bike museum by at least 2:1 or 3:1 as they seem to hold every possible type of bicycle.
Even if you're not a bicycle fan, you're bound to be impressed by all the different models and versions of bikes that are on display here.
The museum must outdo every other bike museum by at least 2:1 or 3:1 as they seem to hold every possible type of bicycle.
Even if you're not a bicycle fan, you're bound to be impressed by all the different models and versions of bikes that are on display here.
Written 29 July 2015
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tannec
Maple City, MI86 contributions
We spent longer here we had expected to, about 3 hours. The museum has an extensive collection of bicycles, some tri- and quad-wheelers too. The emphasis is on cycles built before 1950, with a few more recent racing models. If you can't read Dutch but can read English, buy the guidebook in English for €0.50. It is well worth it for appreciating the museum and learning bicycle history. See other reviews for descriptions of the collection. I don't think the museum has access for handicapped, and displays cover 3 floors.
Written 4 May 2012
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SeimenBurum
Rotterdam, The Netherlands2,753 contributions
Jan 2012 • Solo
There are millions of bicycles in use in The Netherlands so that there is a museum dedicated to this means of transport is more than logical. And what a nice, neat museum it is. The museum is housed in a building on the banks of the river Waal, close to the Valkhof museum and the historic park with Belvedere.
Inside you will find three floors of excellent displays of all types of bicycles since its invention in the early 19th century. You will see Draisiennes, Velocipedes, High Wheelers, early so called Safety Bicycles and all types of more modern types. And not a few bicycles but close to 400 items in total.
There are even some “royal” bicycles on display that originally belonged to Queen Wilhelmina and Queen Juliana of The Netherlands.
Also on display are all sorts of bicycle extras such as lights, bells, gears, etc. And there is a coffee and snack corner with some seating.
All in all a very pleasant museum and well worth the price of € 5,- (January 2012)
Inside you will find three floors of excellent displays of all types of bicycles since its invention in the early 19th century. You will see Draisiennes, Velocipedes, High Wheelers, early so called Safety Bicycles and all types of more modern types. And not a few bicycles but close to 400 items in total.
There are even some “royal” bicycles on display that originally belonged to Queen Wilhelmina and Queen Juliana of The Netherlands.
Also on display are all sorts of bicycle extras such as lights, bells, gears, etc. And there is a coffee and snack corner with some seating.
All in all a very pleasant museum and well worth the price of € 5,- (January 2012)
Written 22 January 2012
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Peter T
Nijmegen, The Netherlands318 contributions
Dec 2018 • Couples
Velorama is an amazingly nice museum. It shows a perfect history of the worlds bicycles. From the absolute beginning to all steps in between till our modern bikes.
It is a total eyeopener and very interesting how long took to invent all the details of our modern bike. And some steps are really clever and amazing discoveries.
The museum is very very organized, spread out over three floors and one walks in an hour or so through the total exhibiton.
Very very worthwhile.
It is a total eyeopener and very interesting how long took to invent all the details of our modern bike. And some steps are really clever and amazing discoveries.
The museum is very very organized, spread out over three floors and one walks in an hour or so through the total exhibiton.
Very very worthwhile.
Written 19 March 2019
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Laura PeGr
Eindhoven, The Netherlands1,620 contributions
Nov 2018 • Couples
Interesting museum with so many bicycles / objects from all around the world. The price of the ticket is cheap.
Written 24 January 2019
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How far is the walk from Nijmegen Railway Station to the Velorama National Bicycle Museum?
Written 6 June 2016
Right at a mile, maybe a little more depending on what route you choose. About 20 minutes.
Written 7 June 2016
Hi, is this museum free? :)
Written 10 June 2015
No, but it is not that expensive. It is currently 5 Euros for an adult.
Written 7 June 2016
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