Museum 't Behouden Huys, Maritime museum in West-Terschelling, Netherlands.
Museum 't Behouden Huys is a maritime museum on Terschelling island dedicated to the sea life and heritage of the island. The museum uses objects, projections, and interactive displays to bring different aspects of maritime history to life.
The museum takes its name from a shelter where explorer Willem Barentsz and his crew survived the winter of 1596 near Nova Zembla during an Arctic expedition. This frozen ordeal and the survival against extreme conditions remain central to the museum's historical identity.
The museum tells the stories of people who lived from the sea on Terschelling: fishermen, merchants, and farmers each had different connections to the water. Displays show how deeply the ocean shaped daily life and identity for islanders.
The museum is located in West-Terschelling and is reachable by ferry from other Dutch towns. Plan to spend a couple of hours visiting and check seasonal opening times before you go.
A highlight is a replica of Barentsz's winter cabin, allowing visitors to grasp how cramped and isolated conditions were during that Arctic ordeal. The museum also preserves artifacts and information about the Lutine shipwreck mystery, one of the most notorious ships in maritime history.
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