Summer archaeology · Huis van Hilde

Explore shipwrecks and bake bread in the roof garden. A perfect weather-safe backup for the school holidays. Call ahead to check the weekly schedule! 🔍

What you need to know

If you are looking for indoor activities for the summer holidays, the archaeology-themed summer programme at Huis van Hilde is a great way to explore history as a family.

⏰ until 16/08
📍 Westerplein 6, 1901 NK Castricum
📞 023-5143247
⌚ Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00, Sat 11:00–17:00

This is a perfect weather-safe backup for the school holidays, allowing children and adults to dive into local history together.

✓ Archaeology fun: Explore shipwrecks, solve mysteries, and step into the role of an archaeologist.
✓ Outdoor walk: Combine your visit with the 3km playful walking route outside if the weather is nice.
✓ Roof garden: There is bread-baking every Wednesday; call ahead to double-check the activity before you go.

For a fuller half-day, pair your museum visit with the "Hildes Rondje" walking route. ⚠️ Check the opening hours before you head out, as they may differ on public holidays.

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Explore shipwrecks and bake bread in the roof garden. A perfect weather-safe backup for the school holidays. Call ahead to check the weekly schedule! 🔍

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