Expedition Archeon

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Expedition Archeon: sleeping among history

Travel through time and experience prehistory, Roman times and the Middle Ages in Archeon! During the day, discover the past with an Archeo interpreter or go on your own expedition. Take part in activities such as archery, sword fighting, fire making or sailing in a log canoe. In the evening, when the park closes, you have Archeon all to yourself. Swim in the Roman pool, walk under the stars or enjoy the peace and quiet. An adventurous vacation full of history awaits you!

  • Unique package
  • Everything is taken care of
  • For the whole family
  • Daily breakfast included
  • Sword Fighting
  • Candle making at beekeeper
  • Making a felt bracelet
  • Exceling as a legionnaire
  • Fire making in prehistoric times
  • Canoeing in log canoe
  • Playground
  • Roman outdoor pool
  • Park for yourself after hours
  • Enjoy two dinners (included)
  • Archery

Facilities and activities at Expedition Archeon

(Sports) activities
  • Canoe / kayak rental
  • Archery

Activities in the area
  • Theme park
  • Canoeing
  • Museums

Kids and teenagers
  • Entertainment
  • Educational entertainment
  • Playground (outdoor)

Park facilities
  • Reception
  • Breakfast service
  • WiFi in public area (free)
  • Free parking nearby or at the park

Spoken language
  • Dutch

Swimming pool
  • Outdoor pool

Unique properties
  • Unique stay

Food & Beverage
  • Pizzeria
  • Snack bar
  • Restaurant
Expedition Archeon

Surroundings

Archeon Museum Park

Travel back in time and experience Holland's oldest history up close. Walk through prehistory and discover how hunters and farmers lived. Stand face to face with the Romans and learn about their impressive buildings. Enter the Middle Ages and experience life in a city full of crafts and knights.

In the museum park, admire accurate reconstructions of buildings and utensils based on archaeological finds. Every detail brings the past to life! Want to see real historical treasures? Then visit the Archeologiehuis Zuid-Holland, where extraordinary finds from the region are on display. Here you will discover how archaeologists reconstruct the past piece by piece. A unique opportunity to not only see history, but really experience it!

Prehistory

Travel back in time and discover how people lived between 8800 BC and 12 BC. Visit hunter-gatherer camp, meet the first farmers and learn about daily life in the Bronze and Iron Ages.

Step into a log canoe and experience how people used to travel by water. Get your face decorated like a hunter, make a bracelet from natural materials and find out how heavy a dolmen stone really is. Want to make fire like in prehistoric times? Try it yourself with flint and feel like a real primeval man. This is a unique opportunity to not only see the past, but really experience it!

Roman period

Explore the world of the Romans and visit the frontier village of Trajectum ad Rhenum, where Roman soldiers and civilians lived together between 12 B.C. and 406 A.D. Learn how this civilization influenced the region and learn about their impressive structures, customs and inventions.

Follow in the footsteps of a Roman legionnaire and practice marching like a real soldier. Relax with a traditional Roman arm massage in the bathhouse and discover how important wellness was at that time. Make your own fibula, a Roman pin used to fasten clothing. Want to know what herbs the Romans used in their dishes and medicines? Come experience it for yourself and taste the history of this special time!

Middle Ages

Step back into the 14th century and discover the medieval town of Gravendam. Stroll through the narrow streets and watch craftsmen working hard in their workshops. Here bread is baked, leather is worked and forgings are made, just like in the Middle Ages.

Want to roll up your own sleeves? Dip a candle at the beekeeper and discover how light was made in this era. Test your skills with archery and try to hit the bullseye on the archery field. Feel like a real knight and practice with a sword, or make a colorful felt bracelet. Experience life in the Middle Ages and find out how people lived, worked and lived in this fascinating period of history!

Practical information

ground plan

From 10:00 am you are already welcome in the park, and you can already explore the park (check-in from 3:00 pm).

Scored with a 8.9

23 reviews

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  • 24 Apr 2025

    Very nice museum especially with children fun to go to. We were with 1 person in a wheelchair and that too was very well done. You can't always get into the houses very easily because of the thresholds but the staff were very willing to lend a hand.

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    Heel leuk museum zeker met kinderen leuk om naartoe te gaan. We waren met 1 persoon in een rolstoel en ook dat was heel goed te doen. Je kan niet altijd heel makkelijk de huizen in vanwege de drempels maar de medewerkers waren heel bereid om even een handje te helpen

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  • 22 Apr 2025

    Lovely day archeon. The weather was good too. Children of 4,5 and 11 had a great time.

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    Heerlijk dagje archeon. Weertje zat ook goed mee. Kinderen van 4,5 en 11 hebben zich weer kostelijk vermaakt.

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  • 21 Apr 2025

    Great experience

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    Geweldige ervaring

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  • 20 Apr 2025

    Really nice for the little ones plenty of play areas

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    Echt leuk voor de kleintjes genoeg speelplekken

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  • 16 Apr 2025

    How we love coming here! Now there was Scottish weekend, fantastic!

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    Wat komen wij hier graag! Nu was er Schots weekend, fantastisch!

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  • 15 Apr 2025

    Unforgettable memories for children

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    Onvergetelijke herinneringen voor kinderen

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Frequently asked questions about Expedition Archeon

  1. What is included in the Expedition Archeon package?

    You will stay in our 4-person Lodge, on the "Expedition Archeon" grounds, in the middle of the park. You can join the activities on the daily program or go out with the Archeon interpreter with the special expedition tours exclusively for your party. The package includes 2 days dinner and daily breakfast.

    You have free entrance to Museumpark Archeon and an activity pass for the kids to make the cutest souvenirs themselves.

    In the evening, when Archeon is closed, you have the park all to yourself! You can go swimming in the Roman outdoor pool, take an evening stroll around the park or play in the playground, for example.

  2. Are pets welcome in the lodge tent?

    Dogs are unfortunately not allowed in the campground.

  3. Can I still visit the park the day of check-out?

    Yes, you can visit the park for the rest of the day.

  4. What hospitality venues are there?

    In the Roman Inn, Pizzas are available and tasty sandwiches and pastries and fries (when it is not so crowded). At the Pancake Convent - besides delicious pancakes - tasty sandwiches and pastries are available.

  5. What are the check-in and check-out times for Expedition Archeon?
    The check-in at Expedition Archeon starts at 15:00. The checkout should be done before 10:00.
  6. Is Expedition Archeon open all year round?
    No, Expedition Archeon is open from 18 April until 31 August.
  7. Is there a swimming pool at Expedition Archeon?
    At the park you will find an outdoor pool.
  8. Is there a wifi at Expedition Archeon?
    The park offers free wifi in the shared space(s).
  9. Is there an entertainment team at Expedition Archeon?
    Yes there's entertainment and educational entertainment at Expedition Archeon.

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