Zuiderzee Open Air Museum
The open-air museum Zuiderzee Museum in Enkhuizen brings the stories of the people who lived on the banks of the Zuiderzee back to life. See, hear, taste and smell daily life around the Zuiderzee as it was before the Afsluitdijk in 1932 changed the sea to the IJsselmeer.The open-air museum Zuiderzee Museum in Enkhuizen brings the stories of the people who lived on the banks of the Zuiderzee back to life. See, hear, taste and smell daily life around the Zuiderzee as it was before the Afsluitdijk in 1932 changed the sea to the IJsselmeer.
Dutch maritime history
The Zuiderzee Museum takes you on a day trip from Enkhuizen, over the Afsluitdijk and the Wadden Islands to Frisian places such as Hindeloopen and Makkum, and back to Noord-Holland, where you visit the villages of Marken and Volendam.
Avoid the crowds and take your groups to the Zuiderzee Museum, where they can walk through the narrow streets with authentic Zuiderzee houses, sniff the smell of freshly smoked fish, photograph their (grand) children in traditional Volendam costumes, Farmer’s cheese can taste in the cheese warehouse and enjoy a short boat trip from the parking lot to the open-air museum.
The museum welcomes about 300,000 visitors annually. There are restaurants, picnic areas and shops on site. The entrance fee includes a short boat trip from the parking lot to the museum. Guides are available at competitive rates.
300,000 visitors per year
The museum welcomes about 300,000 visitors annually. There are restaurants, picnic areas and shops on site. The entrance fee includes a short boat trip from the parking lot to the museum. Guides are available at competitive rates.
Group routes
How long does a visit to the Zuiderzee Museum take?
An average visit takes approximately 3 to 4 hours, depending on the size of the group and the desired interpretation, such as a tour or free time.
Is the Zuiderzee Museum suitable for large groups and bus trips?
Yes, the museum is fully equipped for group visits. There are good facilities, restaurants and enough space to comfortably receive larger groups.
Are guided tours available for international groups?
Sure, guides are available and the museum is easily accessible for international visitors, making it an attractive destination for tour operators.
Got interested?
Do you want to include the Zuiderzee Museum in your group program? This versatile and lively experience offers a complete picture of life around the Zuiderzee and can be perfectly combined with other heritage locations in the region.
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