The Zaans Museum is one of the largest private museums of the city of Zaandam. It contains many collections that aim to document, preserve and protect the history of the city in particular and the Netherlands in general. This museum contains cultural, historical and regional collections, which vary between paintings, photographs, films, furniture, household utensils, and others. In addition, it hosts a variety of lectures and training workshops, which makes it a potential destination for many locals and tourists from all over the world.