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The Zuiderzee Museum in Enkhuizen brings to life the stories of people who used to live around the former Zuiderzee. See, hear, feel, taste and smell daily life around the Zuiderzee before the Afsluitdijk turned this sea into a lake - the IJsselmeer -in 1932. Outdoor Museum Stroll along the cobbled streets of the Outdoor Museum and go back in time! With over 140 historic buildings from places in the former Zuiderzee region, the Outdoor Museum is a village of its own. Visit the post office, meet residents from the former island of Urk and give a hand with old crafts. Indoor Museum The Indoor Museum is the treasure house of the Zuiderzee; here the various collections are presented with a modern approach. Dive into a 'Sea of Stories' and experience life on the former Zuiderzee in this interactive exhibition. Also admire the large collection of historic boats in the Ships' Hall.

Zuiderzee Museum

Opening hours

Open until 17:00
Monday
10:00 - 17:00
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

Zuiderzee Museum, Wierdijk 12-22, 1601 LA Enkhuizen
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Story of a rich culture!

The Zuiderzee Museum in Enkhuizen brings to life the stories of people who used to live around the Zuiderzee. See, hear, feel, taste and smell daily life around the Zuiderzee, before the Afsluitdijk turned the Zuiderzee into the IJsselmeer in 1932. The Zuiderzee Museum focuses on the history, current affairs and future of the area. The themes of water, craft and communities are central. This story is made visible in the outdoor museum with historic buildings and the indoor museum with thematic exhibitions.

How to visit the Zuiderzee Museum with your City Card

It is not necessary to reserve a time slot to visit this location with your City Card. Make sure your City Card is valid at the time of your visit.


With your I amsterdam City Card you get a free museum guide at the Zuiderzee Museum.


Accessibility

General accessibility provisions and information

Present, available or allowed

  • Service dog allowed
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

Provisions for people with reduced mobility

Present, available or allowed

  • Accessible restroom
  • Mobile payment

Provisions for people who require low sensory environments

Present, available or allowed

  • Low stimulus hours

Not present, not available or not allowed

  • Personal assistant
  • Guide lines
  • Hearing loop (t-coil or headphones)
  • Sign language interpretation provided
  • Closed captioning
  • Open captioning
  • Hidden disability Sunflower-keycord recognised here
  • Sensory experience
  • Audio description
  • Accessible information
  • Material in Braille
  • Stairs with handrail
  • Lift
  • Passageways that are sufficiently wide

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