{"id":1435,"date":"2025-07-26T14:20:04","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T12:20:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stedelijkmuseumalkmaar.nl\/?page_id=1435"},"modified":"2025-08-15T14:04:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-15T12:04:10","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/stedelijkmuseumalkmaar.nl\/en\/veelgestelde-vragen\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"

Do you have a question about your visit, tickets, exhibitions or other practical matters? On this page you will quickly find the answer to the most frequently asked questions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is your question not listed? Then feel free to contact us atinfo@museumalkmaar.nl<\/a>. We are happy to help you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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When is the museum open and how do I buy tickets?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The museum is closed on Mondays, King's Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.<\/p>\n

Tickets are easily purchased online via the \u2018Buy tickets<\/a>\u2019 or at the cash register.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Current admission prices can be found on the page \u2018Times and Prices\u2019<\/a>\u00a0<\/a>on our website.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Here you will also find other visitor conditions. This is how we make sure everyone feels at home in the museum.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Is the museum accessible to people with disabilities?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Sure! The museum is easily accessible. There is a ramp at the entrance, an elevator to all floors, an adapted restroom on the first floor, and two wheelchairs are available. <\/p>\n

Accompanying persons of visitors with disabilities are allowed in free of charge. A wheelchair or folding chair can be reserved by calling 072-5489789. Assistance dogs are allowed in the museum. Unaccompanied dogs are not allowed<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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May I photograph in the museum?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Photography without flash or tripod is permitted unless otherwise indicated at a specific exhibit. Prior written permission is required for commercial use or professional shoots. Please contact us at pers@museumalkmaar.nl<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Yes! Tours, workshops and family activities are organized regularly. Check out the \u2018Activities\u2019<\/a>\u00a0<\/a>or contact us at reserveren@museumalkmaar.nl<\/a>\u00a0for more information or a customized tour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Food and drinks may only be consumed in the foyer. In addition, you can of course visit our museum caf\u00e9 for lunch, coffee and something sweet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Where can I park and how do I get to the museum?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Canada Square can only be accessed by car before 11 a.m. or with a parking permit. There are disabled parking spaces in the Mill neighborhood. Get out at the library on Gasthuis Street, about a 100-meter walk from the entrance. That entrance is accessible via a ramp. See the page \u2018parking<\/a>\u2018 for more information. Prefer to go by bike? There is an indoor bicycle storage area under Canada Square.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What's on display in the permanent collection?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

In our permanent exhibition\u00a0\u2018<\/a>All Alkmaar<\/a>\u2018<\/strong>\u00a0discover centuries of Alkmaar history, with masterpieces by Caesar van Everdingen, and Pieter Saenredam, among others. In addition, Stedelijk Museum Alkmaar has a permanent exhibition on the\u00a0Bergen school<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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What temporary exhibitions are on display now and soon?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Currently, the exhibition is \u201cLonging for Egmond\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0on view (June 28-November 2, 2025), including free walk-in tours. Starting December 4, you can visit the exhibitions \u2018Alkmaar in focus\u2019<\/strong>\u00a0&\u00a0\u2018Marc Ruyrok<\/strong>\u2018 view.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Can I book a tour for children or schools?<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

Sure! We offer educational programs for primary education, secondary education, MBO, HBO and NT2. There are also fun children's activities for families. Mail to reserveren@museumalkmaar.nl<\/a>\u00a0for more information or to book something.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Become a Friend of the Museum, make a one-time donation or support us through a legacy. On the page \u2018Support us\u2019<\/a>\u00a0read how you can contribute to the museum.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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You can find us at Canadaplein 1, 1811 KE Alkmaar. You can reach us at 072-5489789 between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0or mail to info@museumalkmaar.nl<\/a>. For group visits or tours: reserveren@museumalkmaar.nl<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\t

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