What to do · Enkhuizen and Hoorn
Zuiderzeemuseum, the Open-Air Village of the Old Zuiderzee
Information
- From
- €9 per adult
- Duration
- 4 h
- Season
- The village, from late March to late October (in 2027 it opens on 26 March); the Treasure House, all year daily from 10:00 to 17:00
- Who it's for
- All ages
Until 1932, when the Afsluitdijk closed it off, the Zuiderzee was an inland sea with fishing villages, shipyards and harbours. The Zuiderzeemuseum tells that life, and does so on a grand scale: in the open-air village, streets, canals and a harbour have been rebuilt with houses, shops, workshops and boats brought from all along the coast, where you can see, hear, smell and try the life of the time. Opposite, in the Treasure House, the objects and exhibitions of the collection are kept.
Season and tickets
The village opens from late March to late October; in 2027, from 26 March. The Treasure House is open all year, daily from 10:00 to 17:00. In winter, with only the Treasure House, entry costs €9.50, €6 for ages 4 to 12, and the family ticket €25; the season price is published on their website. If you come on the steam tram and the boat, the Historic Triangle ticket with the museum costs €46.50.
Getting there
From Enkhuizen station it is about twenty minutes' walk along the quays. By car, park free next to the station or on the Dirck Chinaplein.
Frequently asked questions
Is it worth it in winter?
Only the Treasure House is open; the village, which is the main attraction, is open from late March to October.
How much time do I need?
Half a day at least for the village.
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