Archeon

Museum park Alphen aan den Rijn, South Holland, Netherlands
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What to expect

Archeon is an archeological open air and living museum that showcases various historical periods of Dutch history, including prehistory, Roman times, and the Middle Ages. Visitors can engage in activities such as sailing a canoe, making fire, and learning about Roman fight techniques. The museum features reconstructed buildings, huts, and houses from different eras, including a Roman village, a medieval town, and a prehistoric hunter-gatherer camp. Families can enjoy activities such as archery, sword fighting, and making felt bracelets. The museum also hosts various festivals and events throughout the year, including the Midsummer Fair, the Midwinter Fair, and the Roman Festival

Plan your family visit to the Archeon with these blog insights 👇

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Alphen aan den Rijn with kids: 8 top kids activities!

Alphen aan den Rijn with kids: 8 top kids activities!
This family's experience:

Activities: We visited Archeon on a Saturday, where kids can go back to earlier times of the Netherlands. Our daughter found an old coin with a metal detector and was completely happy with her found coin

Highlights: The actors did their roles very well and were very enthusiastic with storytelling towards the kids. Our daughter enjoyed making candles, painting stones, and making a Fibula ✨