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South Holland · Water & shipping

The Visserijmuseum lives on in Museum Vlaardingen

The former Visserijmuseum no longer exists as an independent institution; its collection, its story and the sailing lugger Balder passed to Museum Vlaardingen.

Plan your visit ↗

The archive site is not a way in

The old website documents the earlier history but does not offer a current museum visit. Use it for context and follow Museum Vlaardingen for practical information.

Balder was preserved

The lugger is a centrepiece of the fishing heritage but has limited openings of its own. Check the calendar before you expect access to the ship.

The collection gained a new framework

Objects relating to fishing are now shown alongside broader local and art history. Ask in which exhibition the subject you are looking for features.

Before you go

No longer a separate museum under this name. The current successor is Museum Vlaardingen at Westhavenkade 54, usually Tuesday–Saturday 10.00–17.00 and Sunday 12.00–17.00. Check its public holidays and Balder calendar; do not use the archive site as a current source of practical information.

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. Research card 1416 — Visserij Museum

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified reference from a supplied research card; content, authority and currency still to be checked independently.

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