Culture & Heritage
in Old Holland
Museums in Old Holland - Worth the visit
Old Holland is a paradise for anyone who likes to immerse themselves in culture and history. This region in North Holland is full of memories of the age-old struggle between water and land, flourishing trading cities and cultural heritage. The Archaeological Minimuseum De Waterwolf tells the story of the drowned village of Etersheim, the battle against the Zuiderzee and the formation of the landscape. The Purmerend Museum, the Edam Museum and the Volendam Museum immerse you in the past of these Old Holland villages and towns. After visiting these museums, Old Holland will never look the same again!
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Purmerend Museum
Purmerend Museum
The Purmerends Museum is located in the heart of Purmerend, in the middle of the Kaasmarkt. The history of Purmerend is told in this former town hall; from fishing village to market town, between the reclamations of the Beemster, Purmer and Wormer.
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Museum In 't Houten Huis
Museum In 't Houten Huis
Museum In 't Houten Huis tells about the history of De Rijp and Schermereiland. About Jan Adriaenszn Leeghwater, herring fishing, whaling and the battle against water.
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Museum Mill
Museum Mill
The Museum Mill tells the story of the reclamation of the Schermeer. From 1633 to 1635, the lake Schermeer was drained by 52 mills, resulting in the Schermerpolder, a unique piece of water management from the Golden Age.
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Agricultural Museum Westerhem
Agricultural Museum Westerhem
Agricultural Museum Westerhem is situated in an authentic Beemster Stolp farm. Visit this museum and learn how a 19th century farm was organized and managed and how the family lived.
Through the eyes of the Old Masters - Discover the hidden gems of Old Holland
Creative people and art lovers can indulge themselves in Old Holland. You will find the most beautiful art collections, surprising exhibitions, sculpture gardens and galleries spread throughout the region. Over the years, Laag Holland has been home to several great talents and these works can, fortunately, still be viewed today. Discover the region through the eyes of the Old Masters and be inspired!
Follow in the footsteps of...
The decor of Old Holland has been the source of inspiration for many artists for centuries. Claude Monet, Jan Toorop and even Paul Signac, among others, were inspired by our beautiful region when painting their masterpieces. Cycle past the idyllic places where these icons have been, see where they made their artworks and discover why they were so fascinated by Old Holland. No time to cycle the entire route? The route can be divided into three sub-routes!
Volendam, The Artist Village
In the audio tour 'Volendam, the Artist Village', Leendert Spaander tells the story of Volendam based on various paintings from his Spaander Collection. Walk along De Dijk and through the picturesque streets and learn more about the most remarkable places in the village. View the paintings in the app and compare the current Volendam with that of the past. Curious about the walking route?
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Galleries and Sculpture Gardens
Galleries and Sculpture Gardens
In most museums in Old Holland you will find works of art by the Old Masters, but you can also find places where the art of more recent or contemporary artists can be admired. Discover our favorite galleries and sculpture gardens here and judge for yourself!
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Hotel Spaander
Enclosed between the IJsselmeer and the Volendammer dyke is the famous Hotel Spaander. Settle down here for a nice cup of coffee, lunch or dinner and immerse yourself in the unique art collection - with more than a thousand 19th-century paintings - that hangs on the walls.
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Event Calendar
Event Calendar
Old Holland offers the perfect backdrop for countless events all year round. The Event Calendar is full of music events, markets and theatre. but there is mucht more to experience in the cultural field. The Event Calendar is filled to the brim with exhibitions, expositions and creative workshops.