Is the Museum accessible for wheelchair users

Wheelchair users have been considered wherever possible during the design of the indoor Museum and the exhibition areas. A visit to this building does not usually result in any problems. The Museum Park is generally also accessible for wheelchair users. However, the streets, alleys and buildings have been built and designed in an authentic manner. This has resulted in limited space in some areas, or perhaps a path might have quite a steep incline. This can be a difficult obstacle for a wheelchair. People assisting disabled people who cannot visit the museum independently will enjoy free entry.

Does the Museum provide wheelchairs?

Yes, a limited number of wheelchairs is available for the use of visitors. You can find them in the entrance pavilion and by the city entrance. Please contact the cashier.

Does the Museum have disabled parking spaces?

There are spaces for people with a disabled parking badge next to the Museum. They are located at the entrance to the Museum at the Wierdijk. The following route description will take you to the Museum building: Wierdijk 12-22, 1601 LA Enkhuizen. From the Enkhuizen exit off the A7. Turn right at the end of the slip road: N302. Continue up to the built up area in Enkhuizen. Go straight on at the traffic lights: LINDENLAAN (keep the BP petrol station on your left), which turns into DREEF. Turn right at the t-junction: NOORDERWEG. Onto SIJBRANDSPLEIN at the end and keep to your left: VISSERSDIJK. Turn right into the seventh street: VAN LINSCHOTENSTRAAT. Follow this road for approximately 400 meters. You will find the Zuiderzee Museum and the disabled parking spaces on your right hand side.

What are the exact opening times?

The Zuiderzee Museum (both Museum Park and Indoor Museum) is open daily from 10.00 to 17.00. The Museum is closed on 1 January and 25 December.
 

How do I reach the Museum from the NS (Railway) Station?

  • Walking route to the Museum (approximately 10 minutes)
    From Enkhuizen’s NS Station (opposite the VVV office), go round the harbour on the left hand side and across the dike. At the end: keep to the left, go through the old town gate. Turn right after the white bridge: the Bocht (bend). Continue until you reach the quay wall: Wierdijk. Turn left and continue for around 150 meters until you have passed the marina. Left: Museum entrance (entrance and till point: go through the gate and turn left through the indoor garden). 
  • Walking route to the Museum Park (approximately 12 minutes)
    The same route as described above up to 150 meters passed the marina. You then need to continue for another 100 meters until you have reached the entrance gate on your right: entrance and till point to the Museum Park. 
  • Ferry to the Museum Park
    The ferry leaves from the jetty behind the VVV office (opposite Enkhuizen’s NS Station) every fifteen minutes from 1st April to 31th Octobe 2010r.

Can I take my own boat to the Museum Park?

No, you can’t moor up at the Museum Park in your own boat. You can look for a place to moor at the nearby Compagniehaven (Harbour) or Enkhuizen’s communal harbour. Both harbours have spaces for visitors. The Compagniehaven is located across from the Zuiderzee Museum’s entrance.

Is my ICOM card valid?

Yes, you can enjoy free entry to the Museum upon presentation of your ICOM card.

Are pets allowed in the Museum?

No, pets are not allowed in the Museum or the Museum Park. Working guide dogs are permitted.