Museums
At muZEEum you discover and experience Zeeland’s maritime past and present in four themes: Water, Work, Glory and Adventure. Water has shaped the province of Zeeland. Water also brought Work, then and now. Shipyards, pilotage, building links between the islands and of course flood defence work. Work led to Glory: Zeeland produced famous admirals like Michiel de Ruyter. Adventure was embraced ...
Museumschip Mercuur ligt in de Dokhaven in hartje maritiem Vlissingen, op 5 minuten lopen vanuit de winkelstraten. Aan boord van het voormalige torpedowerkschip stappen bezoekers in de wereld van de marine in de jaren '50 en kunnen o.a. het stuurhuis, de kajuit van de commandant, de slaapverblijven van de bemanning, de commandocentrale en ...
A ride on the steam train from Goes through Kwadendamme to the scenic village of Hoedekenskerke will take you back to the past: the days of the railroads of the thirties. The railway of the steamtrain Goes-Borsele crosses the beautiful landscape of the province of Zeeland. Sitting on wooden benches in third class or on the luxurious pluche in first or second class ...
Liberation Museum Zeeland takes us back to a special piece of Zeeland history. During WWII allied soldiers of various nationalities unified in Zeeland to battle against the German occupier. Many deaths and injuries occurred on both sides. There were also many casualties among the population of Zeeland. The museum offers a tour of major events during World War II. The exhibition starts in the ...
The Zeeuws Museum is housed in the Abbey in the centre of Middelburg. The Zeeuws Museum features the largest collection of Zeeland heritage in the world. Key items include its world famous series of 16th century tapestries, fine collections of china and paintings, a spectacular array of fashion ...
Museum Veere is established in two beautiful historic buildings: The Scottish Houses along de quay and the monumental City Hall on the Market. Together they bring the stirring history of this small city of Veere to live. The unique 16th century statues that once adorned the façade of the City Hall are part of our collection and on display in our ‘Statue hall’. The famous gilded goblet of ...
Terra Maris, meaning land from the sea is the museum for the natural scenery of the province of Zeeland. The museum is established in the former conservatory of Westhove Castle, in the beautiful nature reserve De Manteling van Walcheren, between ...
The Bunker Preservation Foundation has equipped a number of bunkers at Walcheren in which the Atlantikwall is central. Also considerable attention is devoted to the battle that led to the liberation in November 1944 at the mouth of the Westerschelde. This battle is known as the Battle of the Schelde. The Atlantikwall is a defense position, built between 1942 and ...
You can find the Polderhuis at the foot of the sturdy sea-dike in Westkapelle. A museum where you will be taken back to the lively history of Westkapelle and Walcheren. The museum is easily accessible for wheelchairs. There is an elevator and two wheelchairs for general use. For disabled people there is a ...
