Mill machinery at Zaanse Schans

Minerals are ground into a fine white powder

Production of ocre pigment

Production of ocre pigment

Paint pigments being produced

Energy from windmills are used to grind minerals to make paint pigments

The windmills at Zaanse Schans are operated by the residents

Zaanse Schans had a mustard mill and the last working oil mill in existence.

Windmills used to grind corn and crush seeds to make oil.

Climb to the top of the windmill and hear the loud flaps of the trelliswork and canvas sails.

At Zaanse Schans, you can experience the workings of a traditional windmill.

Crowds arriving at Zaanse Schans

Crossing the bridge to the Cheese Farm

Windmills of Zaanse Schans

Musicians in traditional gear at Zaanse Schans