Zuiderzee Museum Enkhuizen

Description

The Zuiderzee Museum in Enkhuizen brings stories of the people who once lived on the shores of the Zuiderzee to life. Discover the everyday life round the Zuiderzee as it was before the Afsluitdijk (the great IJsselmeer Barrier Dam) turned the former inland sea into what we now know as the IJsselmeer, in 1932. These stories are visualized the Zuiderzee village with its historic buildings, and in the Treasure House through thematic exhibitions.
 

The Zuiderzee village
Stroll through the historical Zuiderzee village where more than 140 authentic buildings from around the former Zuiderzee form a complete village. Meet Zuiderzee locals full of character. Watch craftsmen such as the blacksmith and the rag-and-bone man at work. They will be happy to show you what was and is still possible! Find out all about net-knitting, rope-making and a lot more.
 

The Treasure House
Discover the treasures of the Zuiderzee in the Treasure House. Admire the unique collection of historical wooden ships in the Ships Hall or dive into the Sea of stories exhibition and meet former, as well as current residents of the Zuiderzee region. Learn everything about their daily lives, traditional dress, houses and leisure activities and about the eternal battle against the water and the Afsluitdijk that changed everything.
 

For the whole family
A visit to the Zuiderzee Museum is not only great fun, but also educational for both young and old! Play traditional Dutch games together or get into a rowing boat at the Expedition Waterworks experience and discover the power and meaning of water.