A unique and fascinating museum for young and old!

The Dutch Poultry Museum

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The year 2025

Following the latest expansion with two new halls, you can now enjoy almost 3,500 m² of exhibition space. In the Poultry Museum, you can learn everything there is to know about chickens and eggs in a fascinating and sometimes interactive way. For young visitors, there are treasure hunts to explore the museum. The original auction is an experience for all visitors.

Experience the world of chickens and eggs at the Poultry Museum

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Prices and packages

A day out with your association or club, with the neighborhood or family?

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Opening hours

We are open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Also open on Easter Monday and Whit Monday, and on Mondays during the nationally designated school holidays. Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

On New Year's Eve, December 31, we close at 1:00 p.m.

Annual subscriptions

We offer annual subscriptions and a combination of an annual subscription and a youth ticket. An annual subscription for adults costs €20.00 and gives you free access to the museum for a whole year. An annual subscription for children aged 2 to 11 costs €10.00.

If you regularly visit the museum with your (grand)children as a (grand)parent or babysitter, the combination of an annual subscription + youth strip card is ideal. For a total of €37.00, you can visit as often as you like and bring your (grand)child with you five times on the strip card.

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What visitors say:

  • "A very enjoyable museum. Both adults and children can learn a lot about chickens and eggs. Children are allowed to touch everything and pick up and pet the chicks. Easily accessible with a wheelchair!"

    Annemarie - Zoover

  • "Absolutely worth it! Great fun to visit, even with children aged 3 and up! The auction they organize is really enjoyable, and the staff are enthusiastic! Everything is well organized, and there's a fun tour for the kids!"

    triesries - Zoover

WHY THE POULTRY MUSEUM?

Learn about the history of chicken and eggs

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Activities for children

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Join a real auction

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Wheelchair accessible

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Large free parking lot

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Learn about the history of chicken and egg • Activities for children • Participate in a real auction • Wheelchair accessible • Large free parking lot •

Frequently asked questions

  • Check the Current page for the most up-to-date exhibitions.

  • Yes, the museum is wheelchair accessible and we have spacious parking spaces.
    Wheelchair users, mobility scooter users, and walker users are also very welcome!

  • Everything! We have lots of activities for children, from chicken painting to craft days. See the News page for all activities.

  • No, you only need to make a reservation for groups larger than 20.

How can we help you?

  • Opening hours

    We are open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. We are also open on Easter Monday and Whit Monday, as well as on Mondays during the nationally designated school holidays. Closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

  • Directions to the Poultry Museum