Zaans Museum and Verkade Experience
The Zaans Museum tells the story of daily life in the Zaan region over the centuries. The Zaan was one of the oldest industrial areas in Europe, and wind and water played an essential role in its success. The museum is located in Zaanse Schans in a modern building with an industrial atmosphere.
Zaans Museum and Verkade Experience
Old Holland
Are you going to a world famous part of Holland? The Holland of windmills, industries, green wooden houses and Dutch icons such as Albert Heijn, Duyvis, Honig and Verkade. Come to the Zaans Museum at Zaanse Schans. A visit includes a free audio tour.
How to visit the Zaans Museum with your City Card
It is not necessary to reserve a time slot to visit this location with your City Card. Make sure that your City Card is valid at the time of your visit.
Verkade Experience
The Verkade Experience is located in the middle of the Zaans Museum, an experience for young and old! Here you imagine yourself in an early 20th century chocolate and biscuit factory, where the original machines are still running and the history of Verkade comes to life.
Claude Monet
In 1871, the world-famous French painter Claude Monet visited the Zaan region and became so inspired that he made no fewer than 25 paintings here. In the Zaans Museum you can see De Vooraan and the Westerhem and an interactive presentation with all his Zaanse works.