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Edams Museum: a merchant’s house and a town hall

The Edams Museum uses two buildings on Damplein. The Coopmanshuys and the Stadhuis (Town Hall) each give the history of Edam a different setting.

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Rooms with a character of their own

In the Coopmanshuys you will find period rooms, an office and a floating cellar. Look at the rooms as a whole and ask how the furnishings relate to their use. The cellar is a special feature for which the explanation on site is important.

Continuing in the Stadhuis

The presentation in the Stadhuis offers a second route through Edam’s history. Combine both buildings if you have enough time. They stand on the same square, but in winter they are not open at the same times.

Stairs and seasons

From November to March only the Coopmanshuys is open, at weekends; the Stadhuis is then closed. Thresholds, narrow corridors and steep stairs mean the buildings are not wheelchair accessible. Bear this in mind before planning a combined visit.

Before you go

Check the season and bear in mind the limited accessibility; bring a payment card.

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. Edams Museum — source 1

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

  2. Edams Museum — source 2

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

  3. Edams Museum — source 3

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

  4. Edams Museum — source 4

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

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