The Story of Edam Cheese
Located in Edam, Netherlands, The Story of Edam Cheese offers an interactive experience detailing the history and production of Edam cheese, suitable for all ages.
Planning your visit
Edam gave its name to a cheese exported across the world from the sixteenth century, and the reason was practical: the low-fat, semi-hard cheese in its wax coating travelled well by ship without spoiling, which made it the ideal cargo for Dutch merchant fleets.
The museum, in the town's oldest brick building of 1530, covers the production process and the cheese trade, with historical equipment and a cellar with a floating basement that rises and falls with the water table — an engineering curiosity that visitors are shown.
Edam's cheese market, held in the square in summer, is a working reconstruction of the traditional trade with carriers running the rounds on wooden sledges.
The town itself is quieter than nearby Volendam and better preserved.
Allow forty-five minutes. The main booking is an entry ticket. Current availability is shown below.
Before you book
Where is The Story of Edam Cheese?
The Story of Edam Cheese is in Edam, Netherlands. The map on this page marks its exact location.
How long should I allow for The Story of Edam Cheese?
Allow forty-five minutes. That is the time the collection itself takes at an unhurried pace, before any queue.
What are the opening hours of The Story of Edam Cheese?
Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 Sunday 09:30 - 16:30. Hours change on public holidays, so check the official site before travelling.
Do I need to book The Story of Edam Cheese in advance?
Tickets can be bought on the door at quiet times, but booking ahead fixes the date and avoids the queue at busy ones. Live availability is shown on this page.