Multi-day exhibitions and festivals still on today.
Exhibition of works by two Zaandam artists, Nelly and Tine Honig, featuring portraits, lithographs and still lifes.
An exhibition exploring the classic 1937 Verkade album 'Where We Live', in which Jac. P. Thijsse describes the natural history of the Netherlands.
Niek & Guy, the wordless duo behind the Ashton Brothers, brings a captivating blend of magic, theatre and music to Het Zaantheater.
Exhibition featuring portraits, lithographs and still lifes by Zaan artists Nelly and Tine Honig, two overlooked talents from art history.
Exhibition exploring how the iconic Zaanse Schans open-air museum, with its wooden houses and mills, was rescued and became a symbol of Dutch heritage.
Yala Music Opera Collective performs Baroque recitatives, arias and duets with raw emotional intensity.
Robbert H. Reijenga brings Johnny Cash's life to the stage with his distinctive baritone, accompanied by storyteller Alexander Broussard and drummer Paul Reijenga.
The Bentleys celebrate the golden age of rock and roll with a high-energy show of 1950s and 60s hits, plus early 70s classics.
Discover how Zaandam's wooden houses and mills were saved from demolition in the 1950s and how the Zaanse Schans came to be.
A festival celebrating local talent in the Zaanstreek, bringing together artists, makers and entrepreneurs through music, art and creative exchange.
A quarterly language festival at Bind where Mario presents a rotating line-up of performers on stage.
Exhibition exploring the history of the Kalverpolder, the area where the Mill Museum and Zaanse Schans are located.
The Zaans Museum joins a nationwide art project creating a collective tapestry about the Dutch slavery past, with a design by artist Raul B.
Interactive exhibition exploring animal droppings, inspired by the beloved children's book. Investigate with Mole where poop comes from and what you can discover about it.
Leviaan celebrates 40 years with an exhibition exploring power, featuring work by clients, volunteers and staff members.
Visit the Czaar Peterhuisje on Open Monuments Day. This historic wooden house in Zaandam is the Netherlands' second-oldest museum and became world-famous when Tsar Peter the Great stayed here in 1697 to study shipbuilding.
Exhibition of paintings by José den Toom, an artist trained in oil painting and drawing techniques under master instructor Gerrit Schoone.
A guided walking tour through Zaandam's heart, led by locals who know the city inside out.
Ant doctor Lasius shares his infectious enthusiasm for insects and the life of ants at Natuurmuseum Zirkel.
Hands-on science workshop exploring the chemistry of fruit through experiments, designed for children aged 7-14.
Trial lesson in a 10-week science course exploring colours and chemical reactions for children aged 7-12 at Hemlab.
Guided tour combining a museum visit and walk through the historic Hembrug industrial site, featuring buildings, artefacts and personal stories.
A debate evening where Zaanstad residents sit at the table and have their say about their city. An experiment in participatory democracy.
