Museum ’t Fiskershúske
Museum in historic fishermen's cottages in Moddergat on the Wadden Sea about the life of coastal fishermen and the disaster of 1883.
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About the museum
The museum is located in the twin village of Paesens-Moddergat directly on the Wadden Sea, in the far north of Friesland. It preserves the memory of former coastal fishing and village life. A central theme is the disaster of the night of March 5 to 6, 1883: a severe spring storm struck the fishing fleet, and 83 fishermen from Paesens-Moddergat lost their lives.
The museum consists of several buildings. The oldest, 't Fiskershúske, dates from 1794 and shows a fisherman's household around 1850. "Klaske's Húske" is furnished in the style of the early 20th century. In "de Aek", the permanent exhibition "Vissers van Wad en Gat" (Fishermen of the Wadden and the Gat) features ship models and the history of lifesaving, while "de Logger" is used for temporary exhibitions. There is also a small library and an extensive photo collection.
The operator is the Stichting Musea Noardeast Fryslân. A renovation is planned for the coming years: the shrimp drying factory of 1924 is to be expanded into a visitor center with a parking lot, the five fishermen's houses are to be refurnished and a farmstead developed as a further location; no completion date has been set.
Highlights
- Five authentic fishermen's cottages, the oldest from 1794
- Memorial to the Moddergat disaster of 1883, in which 83 fishermen died
- Permanent exhibition "Vissers van Wad en Gat" with ship models and lifesaving
- Garnalenfabriekje (shrimp factory), open on Sundays
- Mudflat hikes and trips on the Wierumer Aak WL19 bookable through the museum
Permanent exhibitions
- ’t Fiskershúske (Haus von 1794) – The museum's oldest house shows a fisherman's household around 1850.
- Vissers van Wad en Gat – Permanent exhibition in "de Aek" with ship models and the history of lifesaving.
- Klaske’s Húske – Fishermen's cottage furnished in the style of the early 20th century.
- Founded
- 1962
- Operated by
- Stichting Musea Noardeast Fryslân
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €6.50 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3.50Children aged 7 to 16 |
| Children & teens | €3.50free up to age 6 · Children aged 7 to 16 €3.50, free up to age 6. |
| Students & apprentices | freeSchool pupils and students with ID free. |
| Groups (15+ people) | €5 per personPer person from 15 people, registration at least one week in advance; the Museumkaart is not valid for group visits. |
| Families | €13.50Parents with 1 or 2 children under 16. |
| Surcharge for guided tour (per person, reserve by telephone) | €2.50 |
| Group package (admission, two coffees/teas with orange cake, visit to the shrimp factory with reception) | €16.95Per person, from 15 people, Monday to Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. |
Free admission with Museumkaart and for donors. Tickets online or at the ticket desk.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
All five historic fishermen's cottages can be visited by wheelchair; very large electric wheelchairs may have difficulty turning. Assistance dogs are allowed, other dogs are not permitted in the cottages.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Limited parking directly in front of the museum.
Amenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum shop in the building "De Blaes"; a knitted sweater web shop (Visserstrui) belongs to the museum.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The Garnalenfabriekje can be rented from €150 per part of the day.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours for a surcharge after reservation by telephone. School programs for grades 1–8 free of charge by registration (including "In dei mei Klaske", "Haya de tovervis", "Voorwerpen van vroeger", "Leven in een vissersdorp"). Bookable through the museum: mudflat hikes with guides and charter of the Wierumer Aak WL19. |
