Museum Ship Mercuur
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Discover the rich maritime history of the Netherlands on board the Museum Ship Mercuur, located in the Dokhaven in the heart of maritime Vlissingen. This former torpedo workship offers a unique glimpse into life in the Dutch navy in the 1950s.
What can you expect at Museum Ship Mercuur?
- Historical Navy Ship: Explore the Mercuur, a former Dutch navy ship that originally served as an ocean minesweeper and later as a torpedo workship.
- Interactive Tours: Visitors can board and explore key parts of the ship, such as the bridge, the command center, the engine room, and the captain's cabin.
- Insight into Navy Life: Experience what life and work on board a navy ship in the 1950s was like, with a peek into the crew's sleeping quarters and other daily spaces.
- Ship Models Collection: Admire an extensive collection of ship models that made it into the World Guinness Book of Records.
- Michiel de Ruyter: See a statue of Michiel de Ruyter, the famous Dutch admiral, on board the ship.
Come Aboard
Visit the Museum Ship Mercuur in Vlissingen for a unique and educational experience that takes you back to an important piece of Dutch maritime history.
Furthermore Museum Ship Mercuur is near the following sights: Gaming Factory (±400 m), Orange mill (±400 m), Guided City Walk through Vlissingen (±450 m), Sun Train Zeeland (±450 m) & Maritime MuZEEum Zeeland (±450 m).
For information
Dok van Perry, Vlissingentel. +31 642 496 756
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