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Museumwinkel Albert Heijn is an old grocery store. The museum exhibits the original furnishings and inventory. It illustrates grocery shopping in more than a century ago. Among other things, the museum exhibits jars with white and black candy, licorice, ‘suikerbrood’, rennet used for cheese and peppermint sticks. In addition, there are old farm tools including ‘spantouw’, ‘koptouw’, stable brooms, yokes, pitchforks and clogs.

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Museumwinkel Albert Heijn
Kalverringdijk 5
1509 BT Zaandam

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
11:00 – 16:00
Wednesday
11:00 – 16:00
Thursday
11:00 – 16:00
Friday
11:00 – 16:00
Saturday
11:00 – 16:00
Sunday
11:00 – 16:00

Admission

Normal rateFree

Facilities

Museum shop
Parking

Location & Map

Kalverringdijk 5, Zaandam

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    The Museumwinkel Albert Heijn in Zaandam offers visitors a glimpse into the history of the Netherlands' largest supermarket chain. Located in a replica of the original 1887 Albert Heijn store, this small museum provides an interesting look at how grocery shopping has evolved over the years. The exhibits showcase vintage packaging, old advertisements, and historical artifacts related to the Albert Heijn brand. While the museum is compact, it does a good job of presenting the company's growth and impact on Dutch consumer culture. Visitors can see how product design and marketing strategies have changed over time. The staff is generally knowledgeable and can provide additional information about the exhibits. However, some guests have noted that the museum experience is relatively brief and may not warrant a special trip for those not particularly interested in retail history or the Albert Heijn brand. The museum shop offers a selection of retro-style products and souvenirs, which some find enjoyable while others consider them overpriced. Overall, the Museumwinkel Albert Heijn provides a nostalgic and educational experience for those interested in Dutch commercial history, but it may not appeal to all visitors equally.

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