Museum Schokland

Museum Schokland occupies several historic buildings at Middelbuurt and displays exhibits about water management and local archaeological finds across different galleries. The collection documents the past of this former island and its inhabitants across thousands of years.

The museum stands on one of three remaining dwelling mounds of the former Zuiderzee island, where inhabitants had to leave due to rising water levels. The site bears witness to the challenges people faced as the sea crept closer.

The museum displays objects from different periods of human settlement, from prehistoric tools to remains of fishing communities that shaped this region.

The site is accessible by foot and offers information in multiple languages with exhibition labels for self-guided exploration. Visitors should bring appropriate clothing since the area is windswept and open with outdoor pathways.

Archaeological excavations near the museum have uncovered over 160 distinct sites with intact prehistoric pottery, tools, and complete burial grounds beneath the surface. These findings reveal how early settlers inhabited this challenging water landscape and adapted to conditions over centuries.

Location: Noordoostpolder

Address: Middelbuurt 3

Opening Hours: November-March Friday-Sunday 11:00-17:00; April-June,September-October Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-17:00; July-August 10:00-17:00; December 25 off; January 1 off

Phone: +31527760630

Website: http://museumschokland.nl

GPS coordinates: 52.63457,5.77763

Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:23