Hoogovensmuseum, Velsen

Name: Hoogovensmuseum
Address: Wenkbachstraat 1, Velsen, Netherlands

#5 among attractions in Velsen

Top attraction, Museum, Science museum

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The Hoogovensmuseum is a museum located on the northern side of the North Sea Canal sluice gates at IJmuiden, in the former "buizengieterij" of Hoogovens on the Buizenweg in Velsen-Noord. It overlooks the binnenkanaal where water was pumped up to use for cooling. The former cooling bath house has been converted to an exhibition space. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°28'19"N, 4°37'24"E

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Wenkbachstraat 1Velsen Netherlands

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: Rabobank IJmond Stadion, IJmuider Zee- en Havenmuseum, IJmuiden, Velserbeek.

1.3 miSE
Outdoor activities, Football, Arenas and stadiums
Rabobank IJmond Stadion, Velsen
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1.4 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Maritime museum
IJmuider Zee- en Havenmuseum, Velsen
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1 miSW
Area
IJmuiden, Velsen
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1.2 miSE
52°27'40"N • 4°38'41"E
Velserbeek, Velsen
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1.1 miNE
52°28'54"N • 4°38'33"E
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