In 1949, a group of leading flower bulb growers and exporters came up with a plan to create an exhibition of spring-flowering flower bulbs on the estate. The Keukenhof spring park was born. In 1950, the park opened for the first time. It was an immediate success: 236,000 visitors. In 2023, the 74th edition will take place. In the past 73 years, Keukenhof has grown into a global concept.