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
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Friday 5 December 2025 – open from 09:00 to 16:00
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Wednesday 24 December 2025 (Christmas Eve) – open from 09:00 to 16:00
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Thursday 25 December 2025 (Christmas Day) – closed
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Friday 26 December 2025 (Boxing Day) – open from 10:00 to 16:00
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Wednesday 31 December 2025 (New Year’s Eve) – open from 09:00 to 16:00
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Thursday 1 January 2026 (New Year’s Day) – closed
Zaans Museum and Verkade Experience
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Friday 5 December 2025 – open from 09:00 to 16:00
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Wednesday 24 December 2025 (Christmas Eve) – open from 09:00 to 16:00
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Thursday 25 December 2025 (Christmas Day) – closed
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Friday 26 December 2025 (Boxing Day) – open from 10:00 to 16:00
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Wednesday 31 December 2025 (New Year’s Eve) – open from 09:00 to 16:00
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Thursday 1 January 2026 (New Year’s Day) – closed
Vereniging De Zaansche Molen
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Windmill De Kat – open on 5 December from 09:00 to 16:30, closed on 25 December, 26 December, 31 December and 1 January 2026
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Windmill De Huisman – open from 10:00 to 17:00, closed on 1 January 2026
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Windmill Het Jonge Schaap – closed during the holidays (open for groups by appointment only)
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Windmill De Bonte Hen – closed during the holidays (open for groups by appointment only)
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Windmill De Zoeker – closed during the holidays (open for groups by appointment only)
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Windmill De Gekroonde Poelenburg – closed during the holidays
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World of Windmills Museum – open from 11:00 to 16:00
Museum Zaanse Tijd
- Wednesday 3 December 2025 – open 11.00 to 13.00
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Friday 5 December 2025 – open from 11:00 to 16:00
- Closed on 25 December, 31 December and 1 January 2026