Fries Scheepvaart Museum

The Fries Scheepvaart Museum is a maritime museum in Sneek housing over 300 ship models, actual vessels, and seafaring objects arranged in spacious exhibition rooms. The collection also includes historical paintings and personal items spanning different periods of shipping history.

The museum documents the development of Frisian shipping from the 17th to the 20th century through detailed exhibits and regional artifacts. The displays show how shipbuilding and trade changed across the centuries.

The collection displays silver objects, vessels, and personal items that reveal how water shaped Frisian identity and daily life. These pieces tell stories of the deep bond between local communities and their maritime world.

The rooms are easy to navigate and most displays are visible from multiple angles. Your visit can be tailored to your own pace without requiring long distances to cover.

A section of the museum is designed specifically for children with interactive displays about water sports and the Elfstedentocht, a famous ice skating race through eleven Frisian cities. These areas allow young visitors to explore the connection between water and local traditions through play.