FamxplorZaans Museum
What to expect
The Zaans Museum is a museum located at the Zaanse Schans in Zaandam, Netherlands. It showcases the cultural and industrial heritage of the Zaan region, with a collection of over 32,000 objects. The museum features exhibits on the history of industry in the Zaan region, including windmills, shipyards, and factories. It also has a collection of traditional regional costumes, Zaan-style painted furniture, and tools and utensils found in Zaandam homes. The museum offers a range of activities and exhibitions, including the Verkade Experience, which brings the history of biscuits and chocolate to life. The Zaans Museum is a great place to visit with family and friends to learn about the history and culture of the Zaan region
Plan your family visit to the Zaans Museum with these blog insights 👇
Postcards from... Amsterdam
Activities: We visited the Zaans Museum, an open-air museum with traditional Dutch houses, a clog factory, and a museum with a cafe and free wifi
Highlights: The kids loved seeing the windmills and learning about how they worked, and the adults appreciated the museum's history and exhibits ✨
(Tip!) Zaanse Schans with kids: all the info at a glance!
Activities: We visited the Zaans Museum and participated in a speculaas making workshop. Our daughter also did a St. Nicholas scavenger hunt
Highlights: Our daughter enjoyed the speculaas making workshop and the St. Nicholas scavenger hunt. We enjoyed exploring the museum at leisure ✨