Molenmuseum: the Zaan windmills in a bigger story
The Molenmuseum on the Kalverringdijk looks at windmills in connection with trade, labour and social history. It is a museum venue in its own right, separate from the windmills that can be visited individually.
More than a mechanism
A windmill works technically, but it also stands in a world of products and people. The multimedia display offers a way of looking at those aspects side by side. Ask how a process on display is linked to work and trade.
A starting point for outdoors
After the museum you can choose which mill function you want to explore further. A paint mill or sawmill offers a different subject from an oil mill. Do check separately which mill is open and which ticket you need for it.
Winter hours change
From March to October a longer daily schedule applies. In November and December the hours are shorter; in January and February the museum is also closed on Mondays. The arrangements for the museum do not automatically apply to every windmill.
Use the museum to choose one mill function that you then want to see in a separate building.