Palingsound Museum
Volendammers like to tell themselves that they are a down-to-earth people: 'just act normal, you'll be crazy enough' is a popular saying they try to hide behind.
But how 'ordinary' can you still be when, as a village, you develop your own unique sound, which has enjoyed international success for 40 years? Indeed, that's pretty crazy.
It turns out that most of the hits from the top 40 were not scored by the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Abba, Madonna or Michael Jackson, but by some 'ordinary' Volendam people! The Palingsound Museum in Paviljoen Smit-Bokkum offers a search for 100 years of musical blood in Volendam.
A search for the origins, the musical families, the specific eel sound, the bands, singers and vocalists that gave this remarkable village on the IJsselmeer lake international allure with its own unique successful sound.
Opening hours
- Every Monday closed
- Every Tuesday 09.30 - 18.00
- Every Wednesday 09.30 - 18.00
- Every Thursday 09.30 - 18.00
- Every Friday 09.30 - 18.00
- Every Saturday 09.30 - 18.00
- Every Sunday 09.30 - 18.00
- Check the website for most current opening hours.
Prices
- Fixed price € 1,75
- Check the website for the most up-to-date price list.