Zaans Museum

Make the most of your time in Amsterdam with an I amsterdam City Card, and enjoy free entrance to many of the city's top museums and attractions, including the Rijksmuseum, A'DAM LOOKOUT, H'ART Museum, Moco Museum, and Rembrandt House Museum. Benefit from discounted entry to other attractions, such as Heineken Experience, Johan Cruijff Arena, and Amsterdam Dungeon. Valid for 24, 48, 72, 96, or 120 hours from first use, unlimited access to the city's public transportation system for the duration of your card allows you to get around quickly. Enjoy one free canal cruise from several canal cruise companies at many locations in Amsterdam and 24-hour free bicycle rental. Complete listing offers included in the I amsterdam City Card Free admission to the following museums/attractions (timeslot booking may be required): • A'DAM LOOKOUT • Allard Pierson Museum Amsterdam • Amsterdam Museum • Amsterdam Pipe Museum • Amsterdam Tulip Museum • Architectuur Centrum Amsterdam • ARTIS Royal Zoo • ARTIS Micropia • ARTIS Groote Museum • Boom Chicago - English improvisation comedy theatre • Cobra Museum Amstelveen • Diamond Museum • Self guided Foodie Tours • Embassy of the Free Mind • EYE Filmmuseum • Foam - Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam • Fun Forest • Gassan Diamonds • Geelvinck Pianola Museum • Grachtenmuseum - Museum of the Canals • H'ART Amsterdam • Hortus Botanicus - Botanical Garden • Huis Marseille - Museum for Photography • Jewish Cultural Quarter - Portuguese Synagogue • Jewish Museum - Jewish Cultural Quarter • Luther Museum • Moco Museum • Molen van Sloten & Kuiperijmuseum • Museum de Dageraad • Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder • Museum Het Rembrandthuis • Museum Het Schip • Museum Tot Zover • Museum Van Loon • Museum Willet-Holthuysen • De Nieuwe Kerk Amsterdam • Outsider Art Museum • Oude Kerk • Rijksmuseum • Het Scheepvaartmuseum - The National Maritime Museum • Science Center NEMO • The Studio NEMO • Stadsarchief Amsterdam - City Archives • Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam • THIS IS HOLLAND • Wereldmuseum • Verzetsmuseum - Dutch Resistance Museum • Woonbootmuseum - Houseboat Museum In Haarlem: • Frans Hals Museum • Teylers Museum • Verwey Museum In Volendam/Marken: • Rederij Volendam Marken (ferry) • Volendams Museum In Enkhuizen: • Zuiderzee Museum In Zaanse Schans e.g.: • Zaans Museum & Verkade Experience • Kuiperij Tiemstra (Coopery) • Wevershuis- The Weaver’s House • Mills 25% Discount: Music & Stage • Bimhuis – Jazz • Muziekgebouw aan ‘t IJ - Contemporary music & classical music • Nationale Opera & Ballet - Dutch National Opera & Ballet 25% Discount Attractions e.g. • The Amsterdam Dungeon • Johan Cruijff ArenA Stadium Tours • Fabrique des Lumieres • Heineken experience • House of Bols Cocktail & Genever Experience (18+) • NXT Museum • Our House • Rembrandts Amsterdam • STRAAT museum 25% discount at Transport & Rentals

Experience Zaanse Schans, on of the most famous attractions in the Netherlands, with this ticket and audio guide. See the functioning windmills and learn more about the history of chocolate in this famous area. Step back in time as you explore the different museums and see the historic houses. Listen to your audio guide and gain a deeper understanding about the different parts of Zaanse Schans. Your ticket gives you access to the following areas: All mills (that are open during your visit) Zaans Museum and the Verkade Experience World of Windmills Museum The Weaver's House and the Coopery Zaanse Tijd Museum

Your private driver is ready for a special day trip to the Dutch Countryside and Fishing Villages. We'll pick you up in a Premium Car at your Amsterdam hotel, with a driver dressed nicely in a suit. Windmill Wonders at Zaanse Schans See the huge, amazing windmills that define the Dutch landscape. Discover the various types, including paint, sawmill, spices, and peanut oil windmills, that bring the 18th and 19th centuries to life. It's a unique peek into historical Dutch engineering and lifestyle. Fishing Village Volendam: Next, your driver brings you to explore Volendam, a super cute town with colorful houses and friendly people. Walk around, take lots of photos, and maybe even try some yummy local food. It's like being in a cozy little world! Dress Up in Old Volendam Style: You can dress up in traditional Dutch clothes. It's fun! Wear old-style dresses, hats, and more. Take pictures to remember your special day. It feels like traveling back in time! Paling Smokehouse: See how eel is smoked at the Paling Smokehouse. Smell and taste the smoky eel. It's a special Dutch treat! Woodenshoe Factory: See how Dutch wooden shoes are made (clogs). Witness the craft of turning wood into iconic shoes at a clog-making demonstration. Try them on for a fun photo opportunity or choose a pair as a memorable keepsake. Cheese Factory: Mmm, cheese time! We'll visit a place where they make all sorts of cheese. See how they do it, try 30 different kinds, and find your favorite. It's not just tasty. it's super fun! The Chocolate Museum (Verkade Experience) Enjoy a visit to the Verkade Chocolate Museum. Learn how chocolate and cookies are made. Taste different chocolates and find your favorite. It's a fun and yummy stop! Bakery Museum: Get a whiff of nostalgia and the sweet smell of fresh bread as you pass by the bakery museum. It's a sensory delight that adds a tasty layer to your cultural exploration. Home Sweet Home After a day full of adventure, sit back and relax. We'll drive you back to your hotel in the same fancy car, ending your day just as special as it started. What a perfect way to say goodbye to an amazing day! Ready to have the best day ever? Windmills, clogs, cheese, dams, bread and cute villages.

Enhance your Amsterdam and Zaanse Schans experience with an unforgettable painting workshop, 'Beautiful Windmills.' Immerse yourself in a two-hour session where I'll guide you through acrylic painting techniques, delve into color theory, and enable you to craft your own rendition of a Dutch windmill—or any subject that inspires you. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned painter, this workshop caters to all skill levels. Step into my charming studio, where you'll select a captivating picture of a quintessential Dutch 'Zaanse' windmill. With my expert assistance, you'll bring your chosen scene to life on canvas using quick-drying acrylic paints. Discover my cozy and luminous atelier, 'In de Hoge Hoed' (In the High Hat), nestled at Lagendijk 3, 1541 KA Koog aan de Zaan—just a mere kilometer away from the renowned Zaanse Schans. Embrace this creative journey in a serene setting, adding a unique artistic flair to your exploration of the Dutch countryside.