Dutch Cheese Museum
The Hollands Kaasmuseum is located in the Waaggebouw (weighing house) at the cheese market. Visit the permanent exhibition of old tools and instruments for dairying throughout the centuries. Life in the countryside and the production of and trade in cheese are shown using a slide presentation and old film images. Be sure not to miss the collection of women portraits from the 16th century, showing traditional costumes from various regions in Noord-Holland. There is a magnificent treasure hunt for children, during which they can become a professor in the history of cheese! Guided tours through the museum are held for groups and include cheese tasting.
Hollands Kaas Museum
Waagplein 2
1811 JP Alkmaar
Tel. +31 (0) 72 5114284
E-mail: info@kaasmuseum.nl
Internet: http://www.kaasmuseum.nl
Open:
April through October and during Christmas holidays from Monday through Thursday, and Saturday from 10 am - 4 pm, Friday from 9 am – 4 pm.
Open all year through for groups by reservation.