At the open-air museum Archeon, you step into the world of history and experience prehistory, the Roman Period and the Middle Ages and learn all about life back then! Archeon lets you experience the history of the Netherlands. From prehistory around 8800 B.C., the Roman Period and the Middle Ages until 1350 A.D.
The open-air museum consists of 45 farms, houses and huts. All the buildings are inhabited by the Archaeo-interpreters. These people can tell you all about life in the past. Many activities are also organised.
Travel back in time
At Archeon, you will discover what life was like in three different epochs. Prehistory, Roman times and the Middle Ages.
Prehistory
8800 V. Chr. – 12 V. Chr. Join us on a journey very far back in time to the camp of hunter-gatherers, the first farmers, the Bronze and Iron Ages.
Activities
Ride in a real log canoe, get painted as a real hunter, bake a prehistoric sandwich on stick, drag a dolmen stone and learn how to make fire with a real flint.
The Roman era
12 V. Chr. – 406 AD. Visit the Roman border village Trajectum ad Rhenum and meet the Romans.
Activities
Exercise in the Roman legion, enjoy a Roman arm massage in the bathhouse, make a beautiful fibula (Roman pin) and discover Roman herbs.
Middle Ages
406 N. Chr. – 1500 N. Chr. In the medieval town of Gravendam, you live in the 14th century. People work hard in the craft houses.
Activities
Make a candle at the beekeeper, learn archery and shoot the arrow in the bull’s-eye on the archery field, show off your sword-fighting skills and make a bracelet from felt.
Archeon opening times
Museum park Archeon uses the following opening times:
| Saturday & Sunday | 10:30 – 17:00 |
| From 27 March: Wednesday & Thursday | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Easter weekend (29 March to 1 April) | 10:00 – 17:00 |
April, May & June
Archeon is not open on Mondays. On Tuesdays, Archeon is open for school trips only.
| Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday, Friday | 10:00 – 16:00 |
Holidays and holidays
| King’s Day (27 April) | Closed |
| May holidays (28 April to 5 May) | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Ascension Day (9 May) | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Whit Monday (20 May) | 10:00 – 17:00 |
July & August
| July 1 to 5: | |
| Tuesday Wednesday Thursday, Friday | Open for school trips only 10:00 – 17:00 10:00 – 16:00 |
| 6 July to 1 September | 10:00 – 17:00 |
| Excluding Mondays 8 July & 26 August | Closed |
September & October
On Mondays, Archeon is not open. On Tuesdays, Archeon is open for school trips only.
| Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday Thursday, Friday | 10:00 – 17:00 10:00 – 16:00 |
| Autumn holidays (26 October to 3 November) | 10:00 – 17:00 |
November & December
| Saturday & Sunday | 10:30 – 17:00 |
| Christmas holidays (21 December to 5 January 2025) | 10:30 – 17:00 |
| Except 24 to 26 December | 10:30 am – 4:30 pm |
| Excluding 31 December & 1 January | Closed |
Archeon entrance fee
You can buy a ticket at Archeon at the ticket office (if there is availability). However, it is cheaper to book your ticket online. This way, you can also be sure you can enter the museum park right away.
| Ticket type | Checkout price | Online discount price | |
| Adults > 10 year | € 25.50 | € 24.90 | Buy tickets |
| child 4 to 9 years | € 22.50 | € 21.90 | Buy tickets |
| child 0 to 3 years | Free | ||
| from 65 years | € 23.50 | € 22.90 | Buy tickets |
| Museum card | Free | ||
| Parking | € 12.50 | € 12.50 | Buy tickets |
Tips Bollenstreek
Enjoy Holland during your visit of the most beautiful holiday region of the Netherlands. View our tips below and come and enjoy.
- Breathe in the healthy sea air and enjoy the Holland Beach & Dunes
- Enjoy the colorful Dutch Flower Fields and Keukenhof
- Discover the real Netherlands in the Dutch Polders & Lake area
- A day to a city? Choose one of the many Dutch cities around the Bollenstreek.
- A day off? Read our Tips for a Day Out?
- Take a look at one of the many museums in and around the Bollenstreek
- Fancy an active day? Enjoy one of the free cycle routes and hiking routes
