Museum ‘Zaanse Time’
Unique collection of Dutch timepieces, including a 1755 “world clock,”…
At Kalverringdijk 3 is the Museum “Zaanse Tijd,” a beautiful 18th-century weaver’s house originally located in Assendelft. Opened by Prince Claus in February 1976, the museum houses an impressive collection of timepieces, assembled by Ber van der Molen. This unique collection includes Dutch timepieces from the past five hundred years, ranging from rich Amsterdam longcase watches to authentic Zaanse clocks. Special showpieces are the 17th-century pendulum clocks by Christiaan Huygens.
The museum offers a fascinating overview of the history of time measurement, introducing one not only to the Dutch contribution to the development, but also to the diversity of methods over the centuries. Visitors can even witness water clocks of the ancient Egyptians, albeit in imitation. The oldest collection of church clocks in the Netherlands is also on display at the Museum Zaanse Tijd.
The former weaver’s house is completely furnished as a museum and exudes a historic atmosphere. Ornamental elements in the Louis XV style were used for the east facade on Kalverringdijk, taken from a house on Gorterspad 7 in Zaandijk. This charming place offers visitors the opportunity to discover the development of timepieces and timekeeping, while also enjoying the beautiful craftsmanship used to create the property.
The former weaver’s house is completely furnished as a museum and exudes a historic atmosphere
