Muzeeaquarium Delfzijl

Muzeeaquarium Delfzijl is a marine aquarium and museum in Delfzijl-Noord that displays organisms from the Wadden and North Seas through multiple glass tanks containing local aquatic species. The building occupies a former bunker and combines live observation of sea life with historical objects and collections in one space.

The aquarium occupies a former World War II ammunition bunker that was part of the Atlantic Wall defense system along the Dutch coast. After the war, this structure was repurposed and later developed into a space for marine biology and local history.

The museum section displays scale models showing how Delfzijl developed over time, along with extensive collections of minerals, fossils, and European seashells from different regions. These objects tell stories about the geological and human history of the area.

The building is open daily and easy to reach, with parking available on site. A visit typically lasts one to two hours, depending on how long you spend at the various tanks.

The collection holds a giant clam shell about 1 meter (3 feet) across, one of the largest shell specimens on display here. This impressive object comes from tropical sea regions and demonstrates the range of sea life documented in this facility.