the Netherlands

Forging is from all ages. Even before the use of metal, there used to be a flint smith. Flint was used to make sharp objects, such as knifes, axes, and drawbars. Later, these type of objects were made of bronze and iron and steel.

Lecture on the most groundbreaking results in DNA research
by Eveline Altena – PhD LUMC – Ancient DNA Specialist/ archaeologist

DNA research on archaeological human remains has impacted archaeology quite a bit in recent years, so much so that it has been cited as part of the third scientific revolution in archaeology that is currently taking place.

In search of the earliest agricultural animals in the Netherlands

A lecture by Prof. Dr. Annelou van Gijn. Her research focuses on prehistoric technology, ancient crafts and the reconstruction of the cultural biography of objects using experimental archeology and microscopy. She is one of the leading specialists in microwear and as such participates in several international projects.

Our last Saturday opening will have a particularly fiery end. On this last opening of the year, we have all the ovens lit. You can see and smell how the ovens are used to cook, bake, forge and extract iron. Children can bake a delicious baguette and can try to make a fire themselves in the Iron Age way.

Have you always wanted to know more about the unique shipwreck of a 'ventjager', which can be seen in the museum at Batavialand? In that case the Ships Weekends are the perfect time to drop by! To be precise, on November 27-28, 2021. During this weekend, this more than 300-year-old fish transport ship from Flevoland soil is in the spotlight.

You really get the creeps at Batavialand. Celebrate Halloween in the scariest way and come to the Curse of the Batavia.

Horror for adults! Saturday 30 October 2021

During a craft weekend you will discover special historical crafts from earlier times, from prehistory to the Middle Ages. There are several historical residents working with their hands, for example: