Waterlands Museum de Speeltoren

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Discover a playful museum full of stories in Monnickendam. There is much to discover in the Waterlands Museum de Speeltoren. See how the Waterland landscape was created, learn more about the rich history of the beautiful towns and experience a challenging encounter with contemporary art.

Waterland landscape

You can also stand on top of the enormous playing drum in the 500-year-old Speeltoren and use cameras to view all parts of the tower on a monitor.

Enjoy the various films about, among other things, the old tram line, cheese making, the origins of Monnickendam, the fish smokehouse, tourism in Broek in Waterland, the operation of the carillon and bell casting.

Children discover for themselves how much fun a museum can be in the Junior Attic.

Opening hours

If you want to know when you can visit the museum, check the website for the latest up-to-date opening times.

April to October: Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00

November to March: Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00

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Opening hours

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