Modern art museums in Zeeland

The Watersnoodmuseum, or Flood Museum, is the most popular museum in Zeeland. It is uniquely based in the 4 caissons (hollow concrete structures) used to close the last hole in the dike after the 1953 Flood. The museum is dedicated to remembering, learning and looking ahead. In the 1st caisson it te

Housed in the former city hall of Zierikzee, the Stadhuismuseum conveys the story of the monumental city of Zierikzee and her surroundings. The building and the collection showcase the historic affluence of this city. From Zierikzee’s former seaport a lively trade in salt and madder took place with

In the cozy center of the Zeeland-Flemish merchant town of Sluis stands the Belfry, the only one in the Netherlands. The Belfry of Sluis was built in the 14th-15th century. A belfry is originally a medieval, Flemish tower with bells that were rung at important events, such as a fire, the approach of

The Marie Tak van Poortvliet Museum is located right in the center of Domburg. It is named after the art collector and agricultural pioneer Marie Tak van Poortvliet. A large collection of modern paintings, that are also on display in various other museums, are from her collection. The museum is a co