The Frans Hals Museum is divided into two locations located a short walk from each other in Haarlem’s old town: the Hof is a former almshouse that now houses Golden Age works from the 16th and 17th centuries. Meanwhile, the Hal, formerly the Museum De Hallen, comprises three historic market buildings and houses modern and contemporary art exhibits.
Haarlem walking tours generally pass by both the Hof and Hal to take in their historic architecture; some tours also include a stop at the Hof to view the superb collection inside. The highlight of the Hof is Frans Hals’ enormous civic guard group portraits, including the famous Regents and Regentesses of the Old Men's Almshouse.