Theme: USA, New Amsterdam/New York, 400 years

In 1949 a group of prominent bulb growers and exporters started the first
open air flower exhibition in Lisse. This was the start of a yearly event that
has become one of the main attractions in the Netherlands, welcoming almost
45 million visitors since the official opening of the park almost 60 years ago.

In 2009 the theme at Keukenhof will be USA, New Amsterdam/New York, 400
years commemorating the historic relationship between the United States and
the Netherlands. In 1609 Henry Hudson founded New Amsterdam commissioned
by the West India Company in Holland. New Amsterdam later became New York
but several historical links can still be found within the city.
At Keukenhof you will be able to see a spectacular flower mosaic of the Statue of
Liberty made of more than 25,0000 flower bulbs. Furthermore events will be organized
with an American theme, a special American garden will be designed and visitors can
follow a surprising theme route. 

Keukenhof will be open in 2009 from March 19th until May 21st every day from
8:00 am until 7:30 pm (ticket office closes at 6:00 pm)

For more information: www.keukenhof.nl