De Zaansche Molen: choosing between the museum and working windmills
De Zaansche Molen is the organisation behind several historic windmills and the Molenmuseum near the Zaanse Schans. There is therefore no single visitor address or schedule that applies to everything.
The different tasks of windmills
Paint, oil, spices and woodworking are examples of the subjects. The fittings and tools differ according to the function, which makes comparing them interesting.
The museum as a starting point
The Molenmuseum offers a different route from a visit to an individual mill. You can combine these parts, but you need to allow for different locations and tickets. Check what is included in a combination ticket.
Planning mill by mill
Opening varies by building and season. Accessibility is not the same everywhere either: steep stairs can limit a route. Use the association’s current list and, for a group or if you have limited mobility, ask which place to visit is right for you.
Before you go
Check hours and access for each mill; Schansend is also an office address, not a single general museum entrance.