Watersnoodmuseum, Zierikzee

Name: Watersnoodmuseum
Address: Weg van de Buitenlandse Pers, Zierikzee, 4305 RJ, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 111 644 382

#2 among attractions in Zierikzee

Top attraction, Specialty museum, Museum, History museum

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The Watersnoodmuseum or Flood Museum in Ouwerkerk, Netherlands is the "National Knowledge and Remembrance Centre for the Floods of 1953" and offers an in-depth picture of the events during and after the flood of 1 February 1953. The museum was officially opened on 2 April 2001. The museum also educates visitors about water safety, and the museum collects global knowledge about flooding. ()

Alternative names: Established: 2 April 2001 (23 years ago)Coordinates: 51°37'3"N, 3°58'58"E

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Weg van de Buitenlandse PersZierikzee 4305 RJ Netherlands

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+31 111 644 382

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Watersnoodmuseum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Zeeland Bridge, Zuidhavenpoort, Sint-Willibrorduskerk, Mill Den Haas.

4 miW
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51°38'58"N • 3°55'28"E
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Church
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Island
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National park
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51°38'52"N • 4°2'8"E
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