1. Zaanse Schans is a charming open-air museum located in the town of Zaandam, just a short trip from Amsterdam. It is designed to give visitors a glimpse of what life was like in a traditional Dutch village in the 18th and 19th centuries. The museum features a range of historic windmills, workshops, and houses that have been moved to the site from other locations throughout the Netherlands. Visitors can take a tour of the windmills, watch artisans at work creating clogs, cheese, and other traditional Dutch crafts, and enjoy demonstrations of other period activities such as baking and laundering. Additionally, the Museum has a museum shop and various cafes where visitors can sample Dutch treats like waffles and stroopwafels.
2. Zaanse Schans is open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Their phone number is +31 75 616 8215.
3. Admission to Zaanse Schans is free, however, tours and various activities on the site may incur a fee. The museum is easily accessible by train from Amsterdam Central Station, with trains running directly to Zaandijk Zaanse Schans station. From there, it is a short walk to the museum. Alternatively, visitors can take a bus from Amsterdam. A round-trip ticket costs around €10. Visitors may also choose to take a guided tour, which can include transportation to and from the museum.