Audio Guide of Edam Museum

Edam Museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (closed Mondays). It is located in the historic center of Edam at Damplein 8. We recommend confirming any schedule changes by calling +31 299 372 644 or checking its official website before your visit.

Adults pay €8.50 when buying online (€10 at the ticket desk), and children up to age 13 enter free. Students and seniors receive discounts. You can buy advance tickets on the official website.

A typical visit lasts between 60 and 90 minutes. The time varies depending on your interest in the architectural history of the floating building and the 18th-century furniture collections.

This 16th-century floating house, known as the 'huis op de dam,' shows Edam’s commercial rise as a cheese port during the Dutch Golden Age. It reveals how the local bourgeoisie lived when the town rivaled Amsterdam.

Spring and autumn (April-May and September-October) offer fewer crowds and better weather. Wednesdays in July and August coincide with the traditional cheese market in the square in front of the museum.

It has limited access due to narrow stairs and uneven floors typical of its historic architecture. They offer virtual tours on their website as an alternative. Check the contact page for specific needs.

Volendam, a traditional fishing harbor, is 5 minutes away by car, and Marken, a village built on piles, is 15 minutes away. The local tourist office offers combined routes.

We recommend: 1) Seeing the historic kitchen with authentic 17th-century dishes 2) Tasting Edam cheese in local shops 3) Using the audio guide with iAudioguia available in 5 languages. Large bags are not allowed in the galleries.