The end of the year is approaching, bringing with it a period full of light, warmth and special moments. From the Zaanse Schans, we would like to thank everyone who has contributed to the preservation of our historic heritage village this year. Thanks to you, the Zaanse Schans remains full of stories, craftsmanship and a
Vereniging De Zaansche Molen is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. In December, the spotlight will be on De Bonte Hen oil mill at the Zaanse Schans. De Bonte Hen is also celebrating a special anniversary in December: on 13 December, it will be exactly 50 years since the mill was put back into use
Sinterklaas at the Zaanse Schans From 19 November to early December, the Zaanse Schans is all about winter fun. During this period, there are several Sinterklaas activities for families that bring the heritage, crafts and village to life in a playful way. Sinterschans route – Zaans Museum Sinterklaas has set up a fun treasure hunt
Holiday opening hours During the festive season, adjusted opening hours apply to the information desk, the Zaans Museum, the Verkade Experience and various museums and windmills at the Zaanse Schans. Information desk Friday 5 December 2025 – open from 09:00 to 16:00 Wednesday 24 December 2025 (Christmas Eve) – open from 09:00 to 16:00 Thursday
Today, Storm Benjamin is passing over the Netherlands. At the Zaanse Schans, we are therefore taking extra precautions to ensure the safety of visitors, residents and employees. Due to the strong winds, some areas, such as the dykes, bridges and windmills, may feel more turbulent than usual. We ask you to remain alert, keep a
Lecture Verhalen van de Schans – Liquid Time at Museum Zaanse Tijd | 21 October 2025 Outside, tonight, 21 October 2025, is a new moon, and in five days, winter will begin. Nature guides us, and we guide it with clocks and calendars. How does that affect us? Modern people make one plan after another
New exhibition at the Zaans Museum: Polders. The land in your hands 16 October 2025 to 3 May 2026 – Zaans Museum, Zaanse Schans The Zaan Museum presents the exhibition Polders. The land in your hands. A multifaceted and inspiring journey through a thousand years of battling against the water. For centuries, people have been
Zaansche Molen event: IFIKZ Festival at the World of Windmills Museum – 18 & 19 October On Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19, the World of Windmills Museum of De Zaansche Molen will be the bustling heart of the IFIKZ Festival. During this weekend, everything will revolve around Zaan crafts, theatre, and the development
Author Eva Vriend will give a lecture at the Zaans Museum in Zaandam on Thursday, 2 October 2025. The focus will be on De Waterzoon, her essay written for Dutch History Month. De Waterzoon: man and nature through the centuries In her lecture, Eva Vriend takes the audience on a journey through the eyes of
A unique glimpse into the Noorderhuis, one of the most stately monumental buildings in the Zaanse Schans During the Open Monument Days on 13 and 14 September 2025, the Heritage-Chambres Noorderhuis will open its doors to visitors at Kalverringdijk 17. The monument is currently undergoing renovation, but during this special weekend, the Noorderhuis will be
