Industrieel Museum Zeeland

About the museum

The Industrieel Museum Zeeland opened on 27 June 2015 in Sas van Gent, in the former sugar sheds of the Eerste Nederlandsche Coöperatieve Beetwortelsuikerfabriek on the Westkade. It shows the journey from sugar beet to sugar and gives an overview of Zeeland's industrial development from the late 19th century to the present and future.

The permanent exhibition is divided into four zones and several pavilions. It begins with the question of how industry comes into being and devotes a pavilion made of stacked containers to the sugar industry. Further areas cover energy with a steam-powered generator, work in the factory including a safety test, time clock and machines from the textile and chemical industries, and logistics by road, water and rail. The finale consists of future topics such as wind energy and a 3D lab.

The museum sees itself as a hands-on museum; its motto promises that here you "look with your hands". An introductory film, a Doe-Boekje (activity booklet) for children and a free audio tour complement the tour. Many tasks are carried out by volunteers, who also give guided tours and, in the project "Zeeuws DNA in Oral History", record memories from regional industry. The museum is an accredited museum and accepts the Museumkaart.

Highlights

• Permanent exhibition in four zones on Zeeland industry
• Sugar industry pavilion made of stacked containers in the former sugar sheds
• Steam-powered generator and hands-on stations on energy
• Safety test, time clock and factory machines to try out
• 3D lab and free audio tour in four languages

Permanent exhibition

• Vaste collectie – The permanent exhibition leads through four zones covering the origins of industry, energy, everyday factory life and the future of Zeeland industry; many stations are hands-on.

Founded

2015

Admission & discounts

The museum accepts the Museumkaart; please reserve tickets in advance if possible.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

The entire museum is easily accessible for people with disabilities and wheelchair users. Walkers (rollators) and a wheelchair (accompanying person required) can be borrowed free of charge; it is best to reserve by telephone. At the entrance there are parking spaces for holders of a disabled parking permit and a drop-off zone. Guide and assistance dogs are permitted, other dogs only in a backpack or carrier; otherwise they wait on a leash in the "dog bar" at the reception.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Kids’ birthday parties

Many stations are interactive (safety test, a look into the giant power socket, 3D lab). Children receive a Doe-Boekje and the key to the "Doedozen"; there is also the escape game "De Vreemde Kostganger", children's parties with technology or chemistry crafts, and craft afternoons during school holidays.

Getting there & parking

The museum is located at Westkade 114 in Sas van Gent (municipality of Terneuzen).

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Coat check

Small industrial-style café with drinks and pastries, with a larger offering on request; further eateries in Sas van Gent within walking distance. Coats are hung on the historic coat chain from the former coking plant in the entrance. Wi-Fi capacity is limited.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Several rooms for meetings, corporate events or family days; terms on request. A workshop room is available for children's parties and workshops.

Plan your visit