Zaans Museum & Verkade Paviljoen

Listen to the stories hidden in the unusual collection of the Zaans Museum: the paintings, photos, films, painted Zaans furniture and beautiful objects, but also the stories of the people who lived and worked here; of the culture and the industry.

History
The Zaans Museum on the Zaanse Schans is situated in a modern building. The industrial design of this building is as unique as the museum collection which details the history of the Zaans region.

Industry
The source of the Zaans prosperity was its industry. As early as the 17th century the region was one of the most important industrial areas of Western Europe; a position the Zaans region held up to the 20th century. The Zaans Museum is in proud possession of collections from the heritage of Zaans industry which include historical films that bring the industrial past to life.

Collection
There is a rich exhibition on show, thanks to the 19th century Zaans inhabitants'passion for collecting. Countless images and paintings tell stories of typical Zaans people and events from centuries past. Ship's models, paintings and original objects let you see the imposing history of shipbuilding and whale hunting.