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Museums / Alphen aan den Rijn

South Holland · History

Archeon: exploring history among reconstructed buildings

Museumpark Archeon in Alphen aan den Rijn lets visitors walk among reconstructions from prehistory, Roman times and the Middle Ages. People playing inhabitants and activities explain everyday life.

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A building on a scale you can walk into

A reconstruction makes it possible to experience space and layout. Bear in mind, though, that it is a present-day interpretation of historical knowledge. Ask what a building or its furnishings are based on and what they are meant to explain.

Activities alongside buildings

Crafts and other activities give the site more than a backdrop function. Choose a few subjects to follow closely. A conversation with a member of staff can help you see the difference between the portrayal and what is known about the past.

The calendar sets the programme

Archeon has no fixed year-round weekly schedule. School visits, holidays and events have different arrangements. Use the public calendar for your date and check whether a special day has a different ticket or programme.

Before you go

Check the monthly calendar and do not use school hours as a general public schedule.

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. Archeon — source 1

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  2. Archeon — source 2

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

  3. Archeon — source 3

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

  4. Archeon — 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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