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Museum Kaap Skil and its collection

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In Museum Kaap Skil you can see the finds which divers and fishers have found in historic shipwrecks on the seabed off Texel. The ships sank in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, when they anchored on the Texel Roads. The finds tell tales of the adventures of the seafarers. The most remarkable objects recovered were found in the 17th-century Palmhout wreck, with a beautiful silk dress as the centrepiece. The Texel Roads comes to life on the world’s largest maritime model, located in the basement of the entrance building. In the museum’s outdoor area, you’ll find an open-air museum. Step back a hundred years in time and experience island life in the authentically furnished cottages, windmill, beachcomber’s shed and smithy.

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Museum Kaap Skil
Heemskerckstraat 9
1792 AA Oudeschild

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 – 17:00
Thursday
10:00 – 17:00
Friday
10:00 – 17:00
Saturday
10:00 – 17:00
Sunday
10:00 – 17:00

From November till March, Museum Kaap Skil is closed on Mondays. From April till October, the museum is open daily from 10-17.

1 January: closed
25 December: closed

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Admission

MuseumkaartValid
VriendenLoterij VIP-kaartFree
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Facilities

Museum shop
Parking
Coffee
Credit card
Child-friendly

Location & Map

Heemskerckstraat 9, Oudeschild

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Museum Kaap Skil Reviews

Museum Kaap Skil has 3 ratings.

  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    Museum Kaap Skil, located in Oudeschild on the island of Texel in the Netherlands, offers visitors an insight into the maritime history of the area. The museum showcases exhibits related to seafaring, beach combing, and the Texel underwater archaeology. Visitors often appreciate the well-presented displays of maritime artifacts, including ship models and items recovered from shipwrecks. The museum's architecture, featuring a modern design with a nod to traditional Dutch buildings, is frequently mentioned as an attractive aspect. Many reviewers find the content informative and engaging, particularly the sections on the area's rich maritime past and the stories of the Texel Roads, once an important anchorage for ships of the Dutch East India Company. The museum also includes outdoor exhibits, such as reconstructed fishermen's cottages and a working grain mill, which add to the overall experience. Some visitors note that while the museum is not overly large, it offers enough content to spend a couple of hours exploring. A few reviewers mention that some exhibit descriptions are only in Dutch, which can be a drawback for international visitors. Despite this, the visual nature of many exhibits allows for an enjoyable visit regardless of language barriers. The museum's location near the harbor adds to its charm and relevance to the maritime theme. Overall, Museum Kaap Skil provides an educational and interesting experience for those interested in maritime history and local culture.

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    Ineke • Jul 11, 2022

    De bovenetage was gesloten ivm opbouw nieuwe tentoonstelling maar wat wij te zien kregen bij de maritieme maquette was zo geweldig goed dat het meer dan de moeite waard was complimenten voor de bouwers ook voor de visuele presentatie Ook buiten was het een genot om terug in de tijd te kijken

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    Visited on Jul 6, 2022

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    Kaz • Oct 14, 2015

    Het gebouw op zich maakt het al de moeite waard hier binnen een kijkje te nemen. Dit museum heeft zowel een interessant binnen- als buitengedeelte. Binnen zijn onder andere veel objecten te bekijken die afkomstig zijn van vroegere VOC-schepen. Buiten is een prachtig minidorpje neergezet en ook het juttersgedeelte is bijzonder om even doorheen te lopen.

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