Nationaal Reddingmuseum Dorus Rijkers, Maritime rescue museum in Den Helder, Netherlands
The National Rescue Museum exhibits historical rescue boats, maritime equipment, and artifacts documenting the Netherlands' sea rescue operations through multiple floors of displays.
Founded in 1981 in a shop building, the museum relocated to the former naval yard Willemsoord in 2003, occupying a renovated engine workshop building.
The museum honors Dorus Rijkers and other Dutch maritime rescuers who dedicated their lives to saving people at sea through the Royal Netherlands Sea Rescue Institution.
Visitors can participate in rescue simulations, experience force 10 winds, navigate virtual reality scenarios, and join daily boat trips during sailing season.
The collection includes operational vintage rescue vessels like the 1927 Insulinde and 1941 Johan de Witt, which still conduct harbor tours.
Location: Den Helder
Inception: 1982
Address: Willemsoord 60G 1781AS 1781AS
Phone: +31223618320
Website: http://reddingmuseum.nl
GPS coordinates: 52.95837,4.76889
Latest update: March 11, 2025 17:02
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