The City Museum of History and Arts is located in the center of Alkmaar and was founded in the nineteenth century. It is one of the oldest museums in the Netherlands as it is dedicated to preserving the cultural and artistic history of the city. The museum displays various fine arts and historical artifacts with more than 12,000 pieces, which are represented in a collection A large collection of magnificent paintings from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, as well as a large collection of works by the Bergen School and many other masterpieces of national importance. It is a very suitable place for anyone who wants to experience and discover the history and art of the city and the surrounding area .