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Museum Schokland
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The museum is located at Middelbuurt, one of the three dwelling mounds that are left on the former island. The indoor and outdoor exhibitions present a picture of the geology and archaeology of the Noordoost polder, the formation and decay of the island, the way of life of the islanders and the drainage of the Noordoost polder.
The museum is housed in a collection of buildings around the historic church of Middelbuurt. The buildings are characteristic of the former Zuider Zee region. Many wedding couples have already had their marriage ceremony performed in the church.
Museum Schokland, indoor and outdoor exhibitions about geology, archaeology and history of the Noordoost polder, Schokland and its inhabitants.
Museum Schokland: Tel: 0031-527-251396
Opening days:
April 1 to October 31, all week except on Mondays, in July and August also open on Mondays.
November 1 to March 31, open on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Open during Christmas holidays, except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
Opening hours: 11 am – 5 pm
Group reduction: for groups of 20 persons or more
Guided tours on request.
Permanent and Temporary Exhibitions
The permanent exhibition and the audiovisual shows are about the history of the Noordoost polder region and the former island of Schokland.
Throughout the year temporary exhibitions are organized on historical, archaeological and geological themes.
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