Muzee Scheveningen

About the museum

Muzee Scheveningen came into being in 2006, when the Museum Scheveningen and the Zeemuseum were merged; the foundation was established on 8 September 2006. It aims to promote knowledge of the origins of Scheveningen, its culture, its relationship with the sea, marine biology and everyday life in the community. Since 2013 Muzee has also been a “Cultuuranker” for the district, that is, a place for cultural activities by and for residents.

The museum is housed in a school building from 1877 on the Neptunusstraat. In the collection, everyday life in the former fishing village and later seaside resort is the common thread: fishing, bathing culture, old crafts, everyday objects and paintings. The marine biology collection consists mainly of shells from all the world’s oceans and is among the largest shell collections in the Netherlands; more than 150,000 objects are registered. In the museum café De Halve Vleet, the interior of a genuine Scheveningen pub has been preserved.

Besides the exhibitions, concerts, theatre, readings and guided tours take place. Attendants and storytellers are partly former fishermen, who also give tours on certain days. The building is considered outdated and is to be renovated and made more accessible: according to current plans construction will begin on 1 April 2027, and the museum is expected to close to visitors from February 2027 for about a year.

Highlights

• Shell collection with over 150,000 registered objects
• Reconstructed Scheveningen alley and a bomschuit (fishing boat) to climb aboard
• Former fishermen as attendants and storytellers
• Beach and seaside life of earlier times
• Paintings, including “Twee Scheveningse jonge vrouwen” by Isaac Israels (1934)
• Museum café De Halve Vleet with original pub furnishings

Permanent exhibitions

• De zee – Exhibition on the underwater world of the oceans, with hundreds of shells, crabs, deep-sea squid and fossils millions of years old.
• Cultuur op Scheveningen – Life in Scheveningen past and present: a reconstructed village alley, a fishing boat to climb aboard, beach life in a wicker beach chair and the history of fishing.
• Topstukken – Three highlights of the collection, including the painting “Twee Scheveningse jonge vrouwen” by Isaac Israels from 1934.

Founded

2006

Operated by

Stichting Muzee Scheveningen

Admission & discounts

Free with the Museumkaart, Rotterdampas, ICOM card and for donors. Tickets online or at the box office; payment by card only, no cash. Own car park at Neptunusstraat 94: day ticket €15 at the box office.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• 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

According to the museum, the whole building is easily accessible to wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility; lift to the upper floor and accessible toilet available. Pets are not allowed, assistance dogs are.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Hands-on stations

Children up to 12 years have free admission. There is the Scheveningen alley and a fishing boat to climb aboard; Muzee offers programmes for children and families (such as beach excursions) as well as school lessons on the beach, shells and fishing.

Getting there & parking

Own bicycle parking to the left of the main entrance; further spaces on the square if needed.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop
• Lockers
• Wi-Fi

Museum café De Halve Vleet in an original Scheveningen pub setting (coffee, pastries and lunch with local specialities). Backpacks and suitcases may not be taken into the exhibition; lockers are available. Museum shop (items cannot be reserved or shipped). Free Wi-Fi, login details at the counter.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Up to 100 guests.

Available for hire: Scheveningenzaal (100 people, theatre-style seating), Panoramazaal (60), museum café De Halve Vleet (50 guests for a reception, 20 seated), Klaslokaal (25) and the courtyard (50, only together with another room). The rooms are in the school building from 1877; prices from €77 plus VAT. Enquiries to verhuur@muzee.nl.

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