Watersnoodmuseum, Flood history museum in Ouwerkerk, Netherlands
The Watersnoodmuseum occupies four massive concrete caissons that were initially used to seal the final dike breach during the 1953 North Sea flood.
The devastating flood of 1953 resulted in 1,800 casualties and prompted the Netherlands to implement extensive water management systems across the country.
This national memorial center preserves personal stories, photographs, and artifacts from survivors who experienced the catastrophic flood that changed Dutch society.
The museum operates daily from April through October and Tuesday to Sunday from November to March, with admission prices ranging from free to €13.50.
Each of the four caissons presents different aspects: facts about the flood, emotional impacts, reconstruction efforts, and future water management solutions.
Opening Hours: aprile-ottobre Lunedì-Domenica 10:00-17:00; novembre-marzo Martedì-Domenica 10:00-17:00
GPS coordinates: 51.61742,3.98282
Latest update: March 4, 2025 10:34
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