Dutch Steam Engine Museum — Attraction in Medemblik

Some great equipment in a well laid out facility. Most of the equipment is running which is really nice. There are some good information boards giving some of the history of the place.

There are some little steam engine toys for the kids which were the highlight for them (6&9 year olds). You need to buy the kid pack at reception for the fuel block though.

It's definitely worth a visit, but sadly there is very little English and the whilst staff try hard to make the experience a positive one for you, communication is a little challenging at times.

The three stars are from a perspective of an English speaker, but for a Dutch speaker it's definitely a 4+...

On entering the museum you are immediately thrown into a room full of model steam engines with texts describing the differences between them. It was a bit much without introduction to the general concept of steam engines. However inside the main room there are lots of enthusiastic staff members to explain and demonstrate everything and some miniature steam engines to try yourself. Had...

A collection of steam engines, most of them operational. Check the schedule on the website to find out if the machines are running. In walking distance from the station of the Stoomtram with which it makes a good combination for the technically interested visitor. Be sure not to miss the steam dredging barge which is run on special occasions. Hearing protection is advisable when it...