Open again from 1 April
Our historical inhabitants are back! Starting on 1 April, the museum is open to visitors once more. This means, from then on, you can go on a special journey through time with us again: from the age of the hunter-gatherers until the period of the Eighty Years’ War.
We will celebrate the start of the season during the weekend of 1 and 2 April with many artisans and the historical re-enactment group of the Knights Hospitaller. We would love for you to join us in celebrating the re-opening!
8 – 10 April: Historisch Foodfest
During Easter, you won’t have to travel far for a real feast: it’s time for the Historisch Foodfest at the preHistorisch Dorp! From 8 – 10 April you can explore a world of new flavours here. From hunting for food in prehistoric times until the set table in the Middle Ages, and from the first farmer until feeding Roman armies: they all have a star role on these three flavoursome days.
Ticket sales for Historisch Foodfest will start on 21 March.
27 – 29 May: Vikingfest
It’s almost time for the Netherlands’ oldest Viking festival! From 27 – 29 May, well over 200 Vikings will set up camp at the preHistorisch Dorp. Meet traders, fighters, artisans and entire Viking families during the weekend of Pentecost. For three long days, you can feel like you’re smack in the heart of the Early Middle Ages…
Experience history up close
The preHistorisch Dorp in Eindhoven is the replica of a prehistoric and medieval village, complete with dwellings and demonstrations of skills used by historic people. The open-air museum recreates life from this and later eras. Experience history by discovering the museum by yourself. On your way, you’ll meet hunters from the Stone Age, farmers from prehistoric times, and craftsmen from the Middle Ages. Stop for a chat and be amazed by their stories about daily life in the past.
Discover our history by grabbing, smelling and tasting it. This way you will get to know the past as it really was.
Rent or buy historical costumes
Has it been your dream to dress up as a damsel in a magnificent medieval dress? Or hunter in a unique costume from the Iron Age? The preHistorisch Dorp offers a wide selection of beautiful historical clothing to rent or to buy for special occasions. Choose garments from different eras, such as the Stone Age, Middle Ages or the Roman era.
School trips
Schools can experience various historical trips in the preHistorisch Dorp. You can choose from a number of educational programmes for two and three day school camps with a prehistorical or medieval programme or a school trip teeming with adventurous historical activities. Go for old crafts in our smithy or experience prehistory in our ancient farms. Allow the students to see, hear, grab, smell and taste everything they learned during their history lessons. In our museum, you'll truly bring schoolbooks to life!
