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Museum Batavialand

At Museum Batavialand, Dutch history comes to life. Step aboard the Batavia, an impressive reconstruction of a 17th-century Dutch East India Company (VOC) ship, built using traditional techniques. On board, discover the stories of the sailors, craftsmen and adventurers who helped shape the Netherlands’ rich maritime history. Please note: During school holidays, the museum is also open on Mondays.

Museum Batavialand

Opening hours

Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday
10:00 - 17:00

Location

Museum Batavialand, Oostvaardersdijk 01-13, 8242 PA Lelystad
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Discover the stories behind the history

Museum Batavialand offers three unique ways to experience the past. Step aboard the Batavia, discover historical crafts at the shipyard, and dive into the history of Flevoland in the exhibition space. From ship finds and archaeological research to centuries-old crafts: here, various stories about the Netherlands and Flevoland come together.

As custodian of the National Maritime Archaeological Depot, Museum Batavialand also preserves a national collection of over 40,000 archaeological finds. In this way, the past is not only preserved but also researched and made accessible to everyone.

Discover the stories behind the ships, crafts, and landscapes, and experience Dutch history up close at Museum Batavialand.


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