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What is there to do in the low season?
From 27 October to 5 December 2025 the buildings at the Dutch Open Air Museum are closed, and the museum is open for you to enjoy as a park only. However, not being able to enter the buildings does not mean there is nothing to do. There are all kinds of things to learn and experience, in the indoor and outdoor areas of the museum. Interested to find out what there is to do? Here we highlight some of the fantastic activities that you can enjoy!
Brush up your photography or painting skills
Beginner photographers or painters visit our museum on a regular basis. The varied natural surroundings and iconic buildings are the perfect subject matter for anyone who is keen to capture a beautiful scene. Would you like to try your hand at nature photography or put your painting skills to the test?
The Dutch Open Air Museum covers an area of 44 hectares and is also one of 26 botanic gardens in the Netherlands.
Visit our gardens
Visit the Canon of Dutch History
On rainy days there is also plenty to see and do at the Open Air Museum without getting wet. Downstairs in the entrance building you will find the Canon of Dutch History. This interactive exhibition presents the entire history of the Netherlands by looking at ten different periods. Do you know how hunter-gatherers got hold of their food? Or what William of Orange meant to the people of the Netherlands? This is a fantastic exhibition for young and old alike! It’s also the perfect place to visit on a rainy spring day when exploring outside is less appealing.
Take a Green Tour through the park
Learn all about picking, cutting, pruning and harvesting in the orchard. Find out how you can preserve food in different ways by drying, canning or pickling it. By the end of the tour you will understand how nature gets ready for spring. This tour starts from the Entrance Square every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday at 1 p.m. and daily during school holidays.
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A unique route with your dog
Did you know you can bring your dog to the Dutch Open Air Museum? Leashed dogs are welcome on a walk through the museum park! While you enjoy the park and natural surroundings, your four-legged friend can have fun too.
After the walk, you can relax together in the Canon Café, where dogs are also allowed. A perfect outing for owners and dogs!
Walk past the historic buildings
On a fine spring day it is well worth taking a stroll through the museum park. During the high season there is so much to see and do that people often do not manage to see the whole park in a day. The vibrant spring colours of the natural surroundings make every building look even more resplendent. This is the perfect time to admire all the buildings at the museum from the outside.
Take a look at the historic buildings
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Plan your visit
Plan your visit to the museum. On this page, you will find all the practical information you need to plan your museum visit. Reserve your tickets and plan what you want to see in advance!
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Activity calendar
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Opening hours and admission prices
An overview of all opening hours and admission prices that apply to the Dutch Open Air Museum.