Purmerends Museum

Cheese Market 20
1441 BG Purmerend

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In the heart of Purmerend, in the middle of the Kaasmarkt, stands the Purmerends Museum. This former town hall tells the history of Purmerend; from fishing village to market town between the reclamations of the Beemster, the Purmer and the Wormer.

In addition, the museum displays early work by Purmerend-born architects and designers J.J.P. Oud and Mart Stam and designer Jac. Jongert, known for the classic Van Nelle house style. The museum also has the largest collection of Purmerends Jugendstil pottery from the period 1895-1907 with beautiful vases, bowls and sculptures by the earthenware bakeries Wed. N.S.A. Brantjes & Co, NV Haga, L. Huisenga and Jb Vet & Co.

The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions throughout the year, often focusing on themes related to the history of the city and region or (hand-painted) ceramics.

In the Museum Shop and VVV Purmerend adjacent to the museum, visitors will find all kinds of information about the town and region, such as maps, folders and cycling and walking routes, as well as various local and regional products, books and small promotional gifts.