Activities
There is plenty to see and do at the Zaans Museum. Extra activities are organized for the school holidays and there’s something to do for everyone! Take a look here to see the packages and our guided tours.
Please note: the activities are in Dutch only and can only be found on the Dutch pages.
Verkade Experience
Right at the heart of the museum, you will find the Verkade Experience, a treat for young and old! Here, you will be transported back to the chocolate and biscuit factory of the early twentieth century, where the original machines are still churning away and the history of Verkade comes alive.
Make your own wrapper!
Daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Create your own design for a Verkade chocolate bar wrapper at the Verkade Experience. Then wrap your chocolate bar in your custom design wrapper using the mini packaging machine!
Price: admission to the Zaans Museum
+ €2,50 for the chocolate bar
You do not need to make a booking
Serious games
Daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Have you always wanted to work in a chocolate and biscuit factory? Then take the chance now! Test your dexterity with the serious games at the Verkade Experience. Put on your work clothes and pretend to be a ‘Verkade girl’, a chocolate expert, or a biscuit baker. Will you get promoted to director, or will you be sacked?
Price: admission to the Zaans Museum
Verkade Treasure Hunt
Daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Dutch and English
Ask for the treasure hunt for the Verkade Experience at the ticket desk. Take part in all kinds of fun activities while the biscuit and chocolate machines are working at full-steam. There is a treasure hunt for children between the ages of 6 and 8 and one for children between the ages of 8 and 12.
Price: €1
Mia Mouse colouring picture
At the Museum Shop you can get the Mia Mouse colouring picture with matching sticker sheet. Explore a day in the life of a Verkade mouse.
Price: admission Zaans Museum
+ €1.50 for the colouring picture with stickers.
