Wevershuis
Discover everything there is to know about the traditional Dutch craft of sailcloth and windmill cloth weaving at the Weaver’s House at Zaanse Schans. You can take a seat behind the loom, grab some rest in the box bed and meet the weavers in their traditional costume. The Weaver’s House served as a weaving mill until the start of the twentieth century. In 2015, the house was reconstructed. It also houses a shop filled with unique gifts.
How to visit the Weaver's House with your City Card
It is not necessary to reserve a time slot to visit this location with your City Card. Make sure your City Card is valid at the time of your visit.
Loom
Experience how that must have felt; crawl behind the loom, relax in the box bed and be surprised by the present home weavers in traditional costumes.
Home weaving
The Wevershuis served as a home weaving mill until the early twentieth century. The house on the Zaanse Schans was rebuilt in 2015. The Zaans Museum demonstrates the craft of weaving at home here.
Store
The Wevershuis has an attractive shop with unique gift items. Here you will find a surprising range of original gift items and utensils, with a nod to textiles and weaving craft.
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