Audio Guide of National Beer Museum

Please note one vital detail: the National Beer Museum De Boom is actually located in Alkmaar, about 30 minutes from Volendam. It is open from Tuesday to Saturday from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and on Sundays from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. You can check the latest details on its official website.

Not at all; it is a symbolic price for the quality it offers. General admission is around €6 for adults, with reduced rates for children and seniors. It is a tiny investment compared with the historical value you take away.

The visit is smooth and straightforward. In about 45 to 60 minutes, you will have explored the history of Dutch brewing perfectly. It is ideal to combine with other activities on the same day.

You are stepping into a 17th-century building near the old market square. You will discover how beer was brewed 'for real' before modern technology, using old tools and traditional methods that shaped Dutch culture.

Without a doubt, try to go on a Friday morning between April and September to coincide with the famous Alkmaar Cheese Market, then relax in the museum in the afternoon when it is less crowded.

You should know that, as it is a historic monumental building with towers and narrow stairs, access is limited and unfortunately it is not suitable for wheelchairs on the upper floors.

You are in a prime location. Besides the museum, you have the Dutch Cheese Museum just a few steps away, or you can return to Volendam to explore its famous harbor and the dike.

Do not leave without going down to the basement. Beneath the museum is the De Boom Tasting Room, an authentic tasting space where you can try specialty beers in a unique atmosphere. It is the perfect finishing touch to the visit.