IJmuider Zee- en Havenmuseum — Attraction in Velsen

Great discovery of the (history of) port and marine activities near IJmuiden! The museum is run entirely by volunteers and their presence only is already worth your while. They talk about the exhibits from their own experience with love and enthusiasm. There are innumerable ship models, parts of ships and equipment, maquette, videos and paintings. You can climb into the radio and radar tower and discover which ships are at sea all over the world and right now. You can visit a replica of an old helmsman's and radio room ... take your time once you're there, an hour and a half at least. We will...

This is a wonderful Museum and Cafe are created and run by friendly volunteers. Very child friendly with lots of working engines that the volunteers are enthusiastic to show you; quirky hand on displays with lots of buttons to press. The displays are very informative and engaging for visitors of all ages, with guides available in english and german.The museum is within walking distance from the ferry port and is the perfect place to spend the last few hours before boarding the ferry. You'll only have to be careful that you don't get too drawn in and...

Amazing museum, very children friendly and full of engaging activities. There is plenty to see so you can easily spend here 2 hours.

Children can touch, press and pull pretty much everything so the visit is totally stress free. Also the staff is very friendly.

Little ones get a list of object to find in various rooms and at the end get a diploma.

There is a quite spacious cafe, toilets and elevator. Parking is right in front of the museum, on the street and it’s free of charge.

You can enter here with your...