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North Holland · Culture & daily life

Zuiderzeemuseum: a village outdoors and stories indoors

The Zuiderzeemuseum in Enkhuizen tells the story of life around the Zuiderzee. ’t Zuiderzeedorp and the Schathuys are two different parts of one museum visit.

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Walking through the village

In the outdoor section, buildings, craftspeople and role players offer a spatial way into the past. See which activities are being demonstrated and read the explanations at the houses. Take time to explore the whole rather than just ticking off individual activities.

Ships and exhibitions

The Schathuys offers, among other things, a Schepenhal (Ship Hall) and temporary displays. This indoor section can complement a visit to the village, but can also be a destination in its own right. The exhibition calendar determines which additional subjects are on show at the time.

Two seasonal arrangements

The village closes after 25 October 2026 until the following spring. The Schathuys remains open all year, with a few public holiday closures. When choosing your ticket, check which parts you want to visit and what access is possible on your chosen date.

Before you go

Especially after October, check which part is open; year-round opening applies to the Schathuys, not the village.

Sources

This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.

  1. Zuiderzeemuseum — source 1

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

  2. Zuiderzeemuseum — source 2

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

  3. Zuiderzeemuseum — source 3

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

  4. Zuiderzeemuseum — source 4

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Research reference supplied; source content and claims still to be verified independently.

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