Zeeuws Maritiem muZEEum, Maritime museum in Vlissingen, Netherlands
The Zeeuws Maritiem muZEEum is a maritime museum in Vlissingen that displays nearly 20,000 objects related to seafaring history. The collection includes historical vessels, navigation instruments, and items connected to the region's sea trade.
The museum occupies the Lampsinshuis, a building constructed in 1641 by merchant Cornelis Lampsins. The structure reflects the Dutch Classical style and demonstrates the wealth of trading families during that era.
The museum's name playfully incorporates the letter Z, referring to Zeeland and its maritime roots. You can see how the sea shaped daily life here and how trading and sailing defined the region's identity.
The museum sits near Marina Vlissingen and is wheelchair accessible. It opens on weekdays and weekends, making it convenient for various visitors.
The museum holds around 3,500 coins and medals recovered from sunken VOC ships, including items from the Rooswijk that went down in 1740. These finds reveal treasures that lay hidden on the seafloor.
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