preHistorisch Dorp
preHistorisch Dorp
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
About
The preHistorisch Dorp in Eindhoven is the replica of a prehistoric village, complete with dwellings and demonstrations of skills used by historic people. The open-air museum recreates life from this and later eras, including Roman and early medieval. Find out how the Romans lived, meet militant Batavians, visit farmers from the Iron Age and go on a hunt in the prehistoric times. At the preHistorisch Dorp, interpreters dressed in historical clothes bring the history of this province to life, going about everyday tasks and interacting with visitors in programs and workshops. These might include learning to make a fire as prehistoric people did, baking bread on a stick, or learning how to make a Roman fibula (garment pin). Prehistoric farming methods, hand weaving and spinning, metalwork, and other skills are demonstrated and discussed here. Although very engaging for children, this is an experience for all ages.
Duration: More than 3 hours
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waterhousemum
Manchester, UK46 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
Two adults and three boys -13 and 9.
We travelled through the ages with hands on exhibitions and lots of fun.
The boys tried archery, throwing spears, and games through time.
We tried to start our own fire (failed!) , milled our own flour from wheat using stones, then cooked bread over a fire on a stick.
We watched a kayak being made from scratch which was very cool too.
Small cafe had a wide range of items at very reasonable prices.
Great afternoon by all.
We travelled through the ages with hands on exhibitions and lots of fun.
The boys tried archery, throwing spears, and games through time.
We tried to start our own fire (failed!) , milled our own flour from wheat using stones, then cooked bread over a fire on a stick.
We watched a kayak being made from scratch which was very cool too.
Small cafe had a wide range of items at very reasonable prices.
Great afternoon by all.
Written August 20, 2024
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Johnny19039
Dusseldorf, Germany2,334 contributions
Aug 2023 • Friends
The Prehistoric Village in Eindhoven is a fun and educational place to visit, especially for children. You can see how people lived, worked and played in the past. There are various activities such as archery, fire making and bread baking. The guides are enthusiastic and tell many interesting stories. The only drawback is that it can be very busy, especially on weekends or during school holidays. Then you have to wait a long time to do or see anything. Also, the park is not very big, so you can get through it pretty quickly.
Written September 1, 2023
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minsterman66
Chippenham, UK167 contributions
Aug 2011
We had previously been to the Open Air Museum in Arnhem and enjoyed it, but the website for this one intrigued us as it covered different time periods. The directions were not bad, but watch out for the parking area as it outside a local diving school test track and the exit is a bit tricky. However, once we we found the entrance, the pricing was very reasonable. There was information available in English and we were told that the staff, who were in costume, would speak English as a matter of course. Those staff were very well informed and polite and our kids had a great time cutting wood in the Iron Age village as well as collecting local, well marked plants, to make an infusion that would have been drunk at that time. The young lady in the workhouse, was very eloquent and spoke better English than I do as we quizzed her about the candle making our children were doing. The viking long hut was an eye opener too with costumes for the boys to try on and swords to swing ... under supervision of course. All in all an excellent three hours. Thoroughly recommended.
Written September 1, 2011
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VerityAD
Cardiff, UK12 contributions
Aug 2015 • Family
We spent a good few hours in Eindhoven Museum. (it was the 2nd attempt as we thought we could walk from Eindhoven centre which you can't)
Eindhoven museum is out of town at the very bottom of the large park.
There is loads of practical things to do.
Traditional games, traditional buildings and authentic characters.
Making clay amulets was fun, Getting the clay out of the pit is messy but once the clay dries off your feet it does just brush off - but dont wear white as it wont be when you're finished.
The kids bought authentic pig teeth which they thought were fab.
And they roasted apples and cinnamon over an open fire in one of the houses.
Everyone spoke English and ensured we were involved.
It was really fun and i would recommend this, you need a good few hours to get the most out of the trip.
It is mainly outdoors so best to go when the weather is good.
Eindhoven museum is out of town at the very bottom of the large park.
There is loads of practical things to do.
Traditional games, traditional buildings and authentic characters.
Making clay amulets was fun, Getting the clay out of the pit is messy but once the clay dries off your feet it does just brush off - but dont wear white as it wont be when you're finished.
The kids bought authentic pig teeth which they thought were fab.
And they roasted apples and cinnamon over an open fire in one of the houses.
Everyone spoke English and ensured we were involved.
It was really fun and i would recommend this, you need a good few hours to get the most out of the trip.
It is mainly outdoors so best to go when the weather is good.
Written September 1, 2015
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SuzFD
Fleet, UK32 contributions
On arrival I thought this could be a big mistake as it was not very well signposted and it is located in a suburban area of Eindhoven. Thankfully first impressions proved to be incorrect as we had a very enjoyable family day out. There were numerous activities for the children to try. My boys particularly enjoyed the wooden rope ferry and putting each other in the stocks! We were provided with a map in English and the staff also were very happy to chat to us. We ate lunch here - delicious cheeses and salamis and the lady in the cafe could not have been more helpful. It would be best to visit on a reasonably dry day I think. Not somewhere to go out of your way to get to, but definitely worth a visit if you have children and are in the area. Also within a short walking distance is a little watermill and an organic farm shop.
Written August 28, 2012
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ahawaii2017
Island of Hawaii, HI203 contributions
Oct 2019 • Family
The place was smaller than we expected, but we enjoyed our afternoon here. My 4 year old loved writing with the ink and feathers and carving a rock. Candle making, baking, and pottery were a few of the hands on activities we enjoyed. It had been raining that morning so it was muddy. It is a great place to learn about the past and to see how difficult daily task were for those people.
Written October 21, 2019
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WoodEl
Leiden, The Netherlands28 contributions
Sep 2019 • Family
We went here with our children aged 4 and 2. It was a Saturday at the end of September, and although the weather was not great, we were surprised the park was so empty. This was great as we got to spend plenty of time at all the demonstrations and talk to the staff. My daughter baked an Iron Age cookie which took quite a while, so she made a pin while waiting for it to cook. We also made a candle and candle holder and had a go at writing with a feather pen. Her favourite was the archery, and again, because it was empty she got to have quite a few goes. The staff were all very knowledgeable and good with the kids. It was great to be able to walk round and see the buildings in the different styles, much more fun than seeing a load of old stuff in glass cases! Well worth a visit, a fun day out!
Written September 29, 2019
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Sonia I
Poringland, UK17 contributions
Aug 2018 • Family
This was an amazing place, we learnt a lot! There were English translations and the actors all spoke good English. We had a delicious lunch in the Tavern.
Written August 18, 2018
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jelioke
Singapore, Singapore47 contributions
Sep 2017 • Couples
We arrived here quite late about 1 hour before closing time but wanted to see what can be so interesting inside. The staff explained that there are so many activities for the kids earlier that even we could participate. However, we didn't mind that now and wanted to take some pictures only so we were allowed in. The prehistoric village takes you back 2500 years ago when villagers made fire using flint or iron. On entering, there was a blacksmith banging on some metals, and other workmen using old -fashioned tools in the shed. There were also timber houses built by them and we had a look at the interiors with simple beds to sleep on and the games they played. I guess there are other activities that explains the lives of the villagers, which we unfortunately missed. I believe you can camp overnight participating and living in prehistoric days if you have the time. A good attraction to note in Eindhoven.
Written September 17, 2017
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TravellingVC
Toronto, Canada36 contributions
Sep 2016 • Couples
My husband and I went, on a very hot and sunny afternoon. Although it's probably more of a children's park, the information was well laid out in Dutch and English. We learend a lot. FOLLOW THE MAP, LOL, we got lost but found our way back on track thanks to the map.
It's only a 20 minute walk from the old town, with a lovely meander through parks.
An excellent event, only 5 Euros.
It's only a 20 minute walk from the old town, with a lovely meander through parks.
An excellent event, only 5 Euros.
Written September 15, 2016
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Gibt es auch Führungen in deutsch ?
Written October 20, 2018
preHistorischDorp
Eindhoven, The Netherlands
Ja, wir haben auch Führungen in Deutsch.
Written June 18, 2021
Is dit iets om naar toe te gaan met 2 jongens van 12 en 16, die wel interesse hebben in geschiedenis?
Written July 25, 2018
Ja zeker voor die van 12 en als de oudste geïnteresseerd is in geschiedenis dan komt het wel goed volgens mij. Het is niet zo groot als het archeon was.
Written July 25, 2018
Will this attraction be open on the 10th or 11th of September please?
Written August 24, 2016
Yes. Closed on Mondays during that period.
Written August 25, 2016
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