Zuiderzeemuseum
About This Museum
The Zuiderzeemuseum doesn't just display history; it lets you walk directly into it. Stepping from the indoor galleries to the sprawling outdoor village, you leave the modern world behind for a recreated 19th-century fishing community. The air carries the distinct scent of salt and tarred wood, mingling with the sounds of creaking hulls and squawking gulls. It’s a place that feels less like a curated exhibit and more like a living, breathing town paused in time.
Collection Highlights
You can wander into authentic cottages where cod hangs drying over a hearth, then climb aboard a massive herring lugger moored in the harbor. Don't miss the clog-maker's workshop or the chance to taste freshly smoked eel, a local tradition kept alive right before your eyes.
Visitor Information
Since much of it is outdoors, definitely check the weather before you go—a sunny day makes all the difference. You'll need to take a short ferry ride from the main ticket office to reach the open-air section, which is all part of the adventure.
Architecture & Building
The indoor section is housed in a series of repurposed historic warehouses, while the outdoor museum is an entire village built from original buildings salvaged from towns around the former Zuiderzee.
Contact & Location
Address: Wierdijk, Enkhuizen, Noord-Holland, Nederland, 1601 LA, Nederland
Phone: +31 228 351 111
Website: Visit Website
