Welcome to Museum Zaanse Tijd
One of the most picturesque parts of the Netherlands, near Amsterdam, is the Zaanse Schans. In the middle of this unique area Museum Zaanse Tijd is located, which provides a charming and informative insight into the history of the Dutch and especially Zaan Clock industry by presenting a large collection of beautiful Dutch timepieces and tools. Our museum is a ‘must’ for anyone interested in the history of the Zaan region, the origin of Dutch prosperity, the craft of clockmaking and the meaning of time.
INGENUITY
This summer, Museum Zaanse Tijd presents a representative and evocative selection of contemporary special timepieces; ranging from replicas of special historical timepieces to new inventions, physical miracles and almost impossible constructions. All timepieces are manufactured by members of the ‘Klokkengroep ‘s-Hertogenbosch‘ and ‘De Vierde Dimensie’.
Museum Zaanse Tijd shows a timeless presentation in which the famous Dutch scholar and homo universalis Christiaan Huygens (1629-1695) acts as a guide.
The presentation includes numerous masterpieces, such as 17th-century ‘Hague clocks’ and 18th-century longcase clocks with complex dial plates. Marine chronometers and precision regulators also demonstrate the 19th-century need for international standardisation.
‘Journey through Time’ challenges the visitor to look behind the curtains of time and wonder where time comes from and what role it still plays in our day.
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