Huisje Nys-Vermoote/Jommekeshuis
Protected 19th-century fishing cottage in Koksijde where Jommeke and Flip tell the history of the municipality, from fishing village to seaside resort.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Nys-Vermoote cottage is a small fishing house on the Tulpenlaan in Koksijde, just behind the Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ter-Duinenkerk (Church of Our Lady in the Dunes). Carol Nys built it between 1855 and 1865; since 2001 it has been protected as a monument. The original residents, Carolus Nys and Isidoor Vermoote, were fishermen and also the grandfather and uncle of comic artist Jef Nys, the creator of Jommeke.
Jef Nys came here on holiday as a boy, learned to fish here and saw at close quarters the hard work of a smallholder-fisherman. He even drew the cottage in the comic story De mandoline van Caroline, which was exceptional, as he almost never used existing locations. On 1 July 2011 the cottage opened as a small museum about the history of Koksijde.
In the museum, Jommeke and Flip guide you through the history of Koksijde, from farming and fishing village to tourist seaside resort. For children there are various treasure hunts.
Highlights
- Protected fishing cottage dating from 1855-1865
- Jommeke and Flip tell the history of Koksijde
- Treasure hunts for children
- Child-friendly guided tour during the holiday periods
Permanent exhibition
- Geschiedenis van Koksijde met Jommeke en Flip – Jommeke and Flip tell the history of Koksijde, from fishing village to seaside resort; children get treasure hunts.
- Founded
- 2011
- Operated by
- Gemeente Koksijde
Admission & discounts
| Guide outside the holiday periods (max. 20 people) | €70Price per guide. |
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Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
The museum is no dull museum visit: Jommeke and Flip lead you through the story, and for children there are various treasure hunts. During the holiday periods there is a child-friendly guided tour every Monday.
Getting there & parking
The cottage is at Tulpenlaan 46, just behind the Onze-Lieve-Vrouw-ter-Duinenkerk.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | During the holiday periods there is a child-friendly guided tour every Monday. You can register via the online ticket shop of the museums of Koksijde. |
