It is a part of the municipality of Alkmaar, and lies about 9 km south of Heerhugowaard.

The village was first mentioned in the 14th century as Den Horn, and means "corner (of the dike) in the Schermer (polder)".

[3] Schermerhorn developed in the 13th century on the northern corner of the dike surrounding the former island Schermereiland [nl].

The museum has a glass floor in order to demonstrate the inner workings of a polder mill.

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