Museum Spakenburg
About This Museum
People come here to understand the soul of Spakenburg, a fishing village that fiercely held onto its identity even as the surrounding sea was tamed into polders. You can almost smell the salt and hear the clatter of wooden clogs in the reconstructed harbour, fisherman's cottage, and traditional botter ship. It’s a place that feels deeply personal, filled with stories of daily life, faith, and resilience. Stepping back outside, you see the modern town with new eyes, appreciating the living history that still echoes in its streets.
Collection Highlights
The star is undoubtedly the fully-restored botter fishing ship, but don't miss the incredibly detailed replica of an old village street and the room dedicated to the beautiful, intricate local costumes.
Visitor Information
You'll find it right in the heart of old Spakenburg at Oude Schans 47-63; it's a cozy warren of historic buildings itself, so just follow the signs from the main canal.
Architecture & Building
The museum isn't one building but several authentic 17th and 18th-century fishermen's houses and workshops connected together, giving you the genuine feeling of walking through old Spakenburg.
Contact & Location
Address: Oude Schans, Bunschoten-Spakenburg, Bunschoten, Utrecht, Nederland, 3752 AH, Nederland
Phone: +31 33 298 3319
Website: Visit Website
