Watersnoodmuseum
The story of the 1953 flood, in four caissons in the dyke.
Route by public transport ↗
Harbour town with a thick tower, old boats and Zeeland mussels.
3 museumsIn the Middle Ages Zierikzee was one of the richest towns in Zeeland, thanks to salt, madder and its harbour. What remains is a compact town with three old gates, hundreds of listed buildings and a church tower that was never finished.
Zierikzee is on the island of Schouwen-Duiveland. By public transport take the train to Goes and then the bus, or the bus from Rotterdam. Historic boats of the Museumhaven Zeeland lie in the Oude Haven. The Stadhuismuseum shows the town's history in the old town hall with its elegant tower. For technology lovers there is the Camera Museum. Then walk to the Dikke Toren and along the canals to the Zuidhavenpoort and Noordhavenpoort. Eat mussels or oysters from the Oosterschelde, just around the corner.
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Historic boats in the old harbour, from fishing boats to working vessels. Volunteers are often on board to tell their stories.
The history of Zierikzee in the old town hall, with silver, paintings and the story of the harbour.
A large collection of cameras and photographic equipment, from wooden boxes to modern models.
The Dikke Toren ("thick tower") was meant to be the tallest in the country. The money ran out and it stayed unfinished. Open for climbing in season.
The Zuidhavenpoort, Noordhavenpoort and Nobelpoort show where the old town ended.
Buy your tickets online and plan the rest of your day around them.
All museums in Zierikzee. Click a museum for the route.
Zierikzee sits on the Oosterschelde. Beaches, the Delta Works and old Zeeland towns are close by.
The story of the 1953 flood, in four caissons in the dyke.
Route by public transport ↗The Oosterschelde barrier up close, with an exhibition about the Delta Works.
Route by public transport ↗Small harbour town with the Scottish Houses museum and the Grote Kerk.
Route by public transport ↗Travel times are indicative. Live times on 9292.nl ↗.
Zierikzee has hotels and B&Bs in historic buildings. All around is Oosterschelde National Park, with seals and oyster beds. The beach at Renesse is approx. 20 minutes away by bus or car.
Restaurants, shops and hotels near the museums, picked for museum visitors.