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North Holland · Technology & transport

Saan Museum: company vehicles with stories from staff

The Saan Museum in Diemen displays historic lorries and crane trucks, along with material from the company’s history. Visits are possible on announced open days or by group appointment.

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Chevrolet crane truck/recovery vehicle (Saan Museum; in service with Saan 1950–1972).
Chevrolet crane truck/recovery vehicle (Saan Museum; in service with Saan 1950–1972).Zandcee · CC0 · Source and image information ↗

A vehicle with a job

Look not only at a vehicle’s cab, but also at its bodywork and equipment. Ask what kind of work that combination was needed for. This makes a historic commercial vehicle more than a well-preserved model.

Explanations from inside the company

Guided tours by employees and former employees add practical knowledge. A photo archive and interactive information provide further background. An audiovisual tour for your own phone has also been announced; ask on arrival how to access it.

A few days a year

The museum has no weekly walk-in opening. For 2026, one more open afternoon is scheduled on 8 November. Outside the open days, groups can only enquire about a weekend appointment; have it confirmed in advance.

Before you go

Check the open days calendar; the next date listed is 8 November 2026, 13.00–16.00.

Sources

This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.

  1. Saan Museum — source 1

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

  2. Saan Museum — source 2

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

  3. Saan Museum — source 3

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

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