museum full of stories
museum Monnickendam
carillon
500-year-old Carillon Tower reveals its secrets.
The oldest carillon in the world and the most out of tune one! Stand face to face with the great, turning, rattling drum. Cameras explore the tower from inside.
contemporary artist
Contemporary artists portray another world. Artists of Waterland but also far beyond portray with changing exhibitions another world in its many surprising forms.
water & land
Frail water, Land and Human Hand.
A fascinating development spanning 2000 years, showing the beauty of this landscape, but also its frailty.
openinghours
02 November - 1 April
Saturday and Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm
April - October
Tuesday through Sunday 11.00am - 5.00pm
Christmas holidays December 21 - January 5
Monday through Sunday 11.00 am - 5.00 pm *
Closed on December 25 and January 1
*) December 24 and December 31 till 4.00 pm
junior attic
Fun for children in the Junior Attic.
Plenty for children to enjoy up in the Junior Attic. Play in the exciting House of Discovery, dig in the well, or discover surprising combinations in a game of memory.
history
Journey through tales of ancient settlements. How it all began with the appearance of monasteries and monks. See ancient prayer books, a 17th century cesspit full of historic litter. Poverty and wealth in the ship building, trade, seafaring and fishery.
address
Waterlandsmuseum de Speeltoren
Noordeinde 2-4
1141 AM Monnickendam
Wheelchair accessible
about monnickendam
Monnickendam (near Amsterdam), a centuries old charm village, on the shores of the Gouwzee.
admission fees
| 0 to 3 years | free |
| 4 to 11 years | 2,50 euro |
| 12 to 17 years | 3,50 euro |
| 18 years and older | 7,50 euro |