Enter the Goudsche Waag and find yourself in another world. Take a guided audiotour of the building and learn about the centuries-old Gouda crafts. Taste the flavor, from beer to plateel, syrup waffles to cheese. Get the whole story. Explore the ground floor museum of the De Goudse Waag historic building. View the different products that were weighed and traded there, and discover the secrets contained in the sculptures.  

Located in a 14th-century guest house, stepping into the Museum Gouda takes you on a journey through history. The museum's permanent collection and temporary exhibitions represent 600 years of Gouda's history. From Ferdinand Bol to Isaac Israels, from the Gouda clay pipe to a 16th-century triptych: Museum Gouda has a unique collection that presents the story of the historical city of Gouda. Explore the museum's collection and learn about Gouda's fascinating past. Amongst the museum's collection are altar paintings that survived the iconoclasm that swept through the Netherlands in the 16th century. View a huge interactive maquette of Gouda that shows the city as it was in 1562. Continue through the collection and see 17th century civic guard pieces and militia group portraits. The artwork within Museum Gouda's collection also includes many 19th century French and Dutch works and Gouda's famous 20th century pottery. Don't forget to visit the temporary exhibits.

Dive into the past of the Netherlands with tickets to the Archeon open-air museum in Rijn, which features 43 reconstructed buildings made from archaeological finds. Join one of the guided tours, listen to fascinating narratives, or participate in numerous activities.  Learn from the archaeo-interpreters dressed in clothes of the time and who interpret the different periods of the past. They can also answer your questions about each period.  Go canoeing, throw some spears, play a medieval ball game, or make a brooch. Or would you like to have your fortune told by a Temple Priestess? You can also enjoy a Roman massage or decide over the life of gladiators and much more. Visit the reconstructed Gallo-Roman villa, which houses the Roman Museum. You can also enjoy delicious food and drinks in the Roman restaurant or the medieval monastery. Browse the store for many great books and souvenirs.