Flessenscheepjesmuseum
Small museum in a 16th-century house in Enkhuizen with more than 1,000 ship models in bottles.
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About the museum
The idea for the museum arose in mid-1991, when Jan Visser, a dealer in nautical items and collector, and Jan Hetteling decided to show ships in bottles to the public. Visser contributed around 350 models, Hetteling the equipment and a large network. In November 1991 the non-profit foundation Stichting Flessenscheepjes Museum was established, and in May 1992 the museum opened and immediately attracted wide media coverage.
The museum is housed in the Spuihuisje, a Rijksmonument (national monument) from the mid-16th century that stands on a lock gate at the Zuiderspui. The former residence was in poor condition; the municipality agreed to its conversion into a museum and covered the renovation costs, and the heritage authority gave its approval.
Today the collection comprises more than 1,000 ships in bottles – from tiny models to elaborate scenes in ten-litre bottles, including sailing and motor ships. Donations and bequests have steadily expanded the holdings since the opening. Volunteers accompany visitors through the rooms.
Highlights
- More than 1,000 ships in bottles
- Models from tiny to scenes in ten-litre bottles
- Sailing ships as well as motor ships and tugboats
- 16th-century house on a lock gate (Rijksmonument)
- Detective trail for children
Permanent exhibition
- Flessenscheepjes – Sammlung – Over 1,000 ship models in bottles, from sailing ships to motor ships, in a 16th-century house.
- Founded
- 1992
- Operated by
- Stichting Flessenscheepjes Museum
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €7 |
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| Children & teens | €6free up to age 3 · Children aged 4 to 12 €6; up to 3 years free. |
| Groups | –Groups by arrangement; reservations for groups only. |
Free with Museumkaart and CJP. Holders of the ACSI ClubID receive a €0.50 discount. Payment by card (PIN) preferred.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
According to the website, the museum is not accessible to wheelchair users.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 3 |
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- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
For children there is a detective trail (kinderspeurtocht) through the exhibition.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
NS-Bahnhof Enkhuizen
NS railway station Enkhuizen; from the car park behind the station it is about a 10-minute walk to the museum.
By car
Free parking · 10-min walk to the entrance
Large free car park behind the station; in the centre, parking is free on Sundays (except on shopping Sundays).
Satnav address: Zuiderspui 1, 1601 GH Enkhuizen.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum shop with small ships in bottles.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | Volunteer staff are available to answer visitors' questions. Groups register via the contact page. |
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