Looking for the best museums in Zeeland? These are the best ones:
Flood Museum
OuwerkerkThe Watersnoodmuseum, or Flood Museum, is the most popular museum in Zeeland. It is uniquely based in the 4 caissons (hollow concrete structures) used to close the last hole in the dike after the 1953 Flood. The museum is dedicated to remembering, learning and looking ahead. In the 1st caisson it te
De Plompe Toren
Burgh-HaamstedeThe Plompe Toren is the only remnant of Koudekerke, a village that disappeared into the Oosterschelde at the end of the 16th century. The Plompe Toren is now an information center about the history, legends and nature of the region.
Zeeuws Museum
MiddelburgThe Zeeuws Museum is housed in the medieval abbey of Middelburg. The museum's collection consists of approximately 30,000 objects related to the history of Zeeland. It includes Zeeland tapestries, a collection of contemporary art from Zeeland and a historical collection of the ‘Koninklijk Zeeuwsch G
Bevrijdingsmuseum Zeeland
NieuwdorpBevrijdingsmuseum Zeeland illustrates the history of Zeeland during World War II. The museum offers a guided tour that leads the visitor through the most important events. The museum’s main topic is the story of Kees Sinke, who went into the army in 1939 during the mobilization. The museum also cove
Berkenhof's Tropical Zoo
KwadendammeBirchhof's Tropical Zoo is a 1,400-square-meter indoor jungle that houses butterflies, birds, reptiles and insects. There is also a walking garden where visitors will find themselves in Oriental atmospheres.
Stoomtrein Goes-Borsele
GoesThe Stoomtrein Goes - Borsele is a ‘moving museum’ that includes a museum railway with historical carriages and locomotives. The museum owns the entire railway from the thirties. The train travels through ‘De Zak van Zuid-Beveland’, characterised by small polders and dikes. The trip starts at the ol
Maritime Museum Zeeland
VlissingenThe Maritime Museum Zeeland is a must visit when in Zeeland. It's located in the marina of Vlissingen in a building complex with buildings from the 16th, 17th, 18th and 21st century. The museum is totally renovated en re-opened in 2023. With the free audiotour you'll meet all kind of characters con
Reptielen Zoo Iguana
VlissingenReptile Zoo Iguana is home to large lizards, iguanas and snakes. Iguana takes care of animals that can not return to their natural habitat. At the entrance a rock python is exhibited in a terrarium. Further on in the zoo are venomous lizards, chameleons, snapping turtles, frogs and various other sna
Historical Museum De Bevelanden
GoesHistorisch Museum De Bevelanden is housed in a former convent and orphanage. It illustrates the history of North and South Beveland. The permanent exhibition cover topics such as embankments and floods, the militia, costumes of Beveland, the orphanage and the city of Goes. There is also always a tem
Museumhaven Zeeland
ZierikzeeMuseumhaven Zeeland is located in the old port of Zierikzee. The museum illustrates the maritime history of Zierikzee and has an indoor and an outdoor location. At the outdoor location at the old harbour, restored ships are on display, including a ‘botter’, a ‘hoogaars’, a clipper and a ‘boeier’. Th
Terra Maris
OostkapelleTerra Maris is housed in the former orangery and carriage house of Castle Westhove. It is a museum dedicated to the nature and landscape of Zeeland. The visitor learns about sea villages engulfed by the sea and life in the sea. There is also a garden that gives away some of the characteristic of the
Stadhuismuseum Zierikzee
ZierikzeeHoused in the former city hall of Zierikzee, the Stadhuismuseum conveys the story of the monumental city of Zierikzee and her surroundings. The building and the collection showcase the historic affluence of this city. From Zierikzee’s former seaport a lively trade in salt and madder took place with
Museum Goemanszorg
DreischorMuseum Goemanszorg is housed in a restored 18th century farmhouse. The farmhouse includes a stately porch, kitchen, upstairs room, a bedstead and an authentic cellar. A garden is situated around the farm with agricultural crops, fruit trees and herbs. There is also a barn with a collection of tools
Memorial 40-45 Kapelle
KapelleMemorial 40-45 Kapelle: a place of remembrance An often forgotten but important chapter of World War II is that in the May days of 1940 and the war years that followed, thousands of French soldiers fought on Dutch soil. Many died in and around Kapelle, but also in other places in Zeeland and other p
Polderhuis Westkapelle - Dijk- en Oorlogsmuseum
WestkapelleThe Polderhuis Westkapelle Dijk- en Oorlogsmuseum is housed in an old building of the water board. The permanent exhibition presents an overview of the history of Westkapelle and Walcheren. The history is illustrated through interactive media, stories, photos, and other objects. Dikers were very im
ZeeuwsFruitMuseum
KapelleThe ZeeuwsFruitMuseum tells the story of fruit growing in Zeeland. In our beautiful regional museum you will find information about fruit growing then and now. Beautiful historical pieces have been preserved for posterity. Cultural heritage that is thus not lost. The museum is surrounded by a beauti
Museum Veere
VeereMuseum Veere has two historical locations: The Schotse Huizen and the city hall. It is a historical museum of the city of Veere that covers the history of Veere, art and the centuries-old relationship with Scotland. The museum houses a ‘Schotse Kamer’ decorated as an office and reception room of the
Museum Het Bolwerk
IJzendijkeMuseum Het Bolwerk is a museum that is dedicated to the ‘Staats-Spaanse Linies ‘. The Eighty Years' War has played a major role in the history of Zeeland. The collection includes various objects, drawings, maps and models that illustrate how the residents of the region defended themselves from attac
Museumship Mercuur Vlissingen
VlissingenWelcome aboard this Dutch navy ship from the 1950s. EXPLORE over 20 ROOMS across 7 DECKS! * Step into the commander’s cabin * cabins of the (sub) officers * sleeping quarters * operations room * SIGN YOUR NAME in the radio cabin * descend to one of the large engine rooms and START THE ENGINES * stan
Streekmuseum De Meestoof
Sint-AnnalandStreekmuseum De Meestoof illustrates daily life in the Tholen and Sint Philipland countryside with a focus on themes such as culture, agriculture, fishing and crafts. The museum is mostly dedicated to dyer’s madder, Tholen costumes and jewellery, glassware and ceramics by Chris Lanooy. In addition t
