History museums in Ostend

The Atlantic Wall Open Air Museum is located on the protected Provincial Domain of Raversijde. It features sixty structures, positions, bunkers and batteries, from the two world wars connected by open and underground passages. It is one of the best preserved remnants of the Atlantic Wall in Europe.

The Mercator was the training ship for the officers of the Belgian merchant marine from 1932 to 1960. Now the ship is anchored in the marina in front of Ostend City Hall and is maintained in its original condition.

The Amandine (1960-1962) is Ostend's last Icelandic vessel. Once the Icelandic fleet numbered more than 80 ships, but in some 65 years some 25 perished. From 1974, this ship went fishing in the North for cod, but also haddock, red gurnard, red sea bream and plaice, among others. The Amandine is in d

The Prince Charles Memorial introduces visitors to the life of Prince Charles (1903-1983). After being regent of Belgium for six years, Prince Charles settled in a simple fisherman's house in Ostend. This home has been redecorated as it once looked. The distinct furnishings consist of various varieg

Stadsmuseum Oostende is a local history museum housed in a Royal Palace from the late 18th century that served as the summer residence of Leopold I. Ship models, a reconstructed fishermen's living room and inn from 1900, the harbor, the fish market, works of art and models of the lighthouse give a p

At the Archaeological Museum Domain Raversijde, a medieval fishing village has been partially reconstructed. The four fishermen's houses were built with original medieval bricks. Roofing, floors, doors, windows and furnishings match how it looked in the past.