Museums

The fact that Texel has an interesting past can be seen everywhere on the island. From the boulders on the beach to the bullet holes in the lighthouse, they all raise questions. Rest assured, the answers are there too! The Texel people like to tell about it in the museums on the island. Enjoy beautiful stories about seals, beachcombing and the sailor's life - even if the weather is not so good for a day.

De vuurtoren met de huizen VVV Texel fotograaf Charles van Veen

Lighthouse

The sturdy red lighthouse on the northernmost tip of the island is the symbol of Texel for many people. The lighthouse is open to the public.

Ecomare

Seals found on the texel beach are brought to Ecomare. Seals have been taken here since 1952.

Museum Kaap Skil

Museum Kaap Skil is a museum of beachcombers and sailors, exhibiting items washed ashore, items from sunken ships, model ships and paintings of ships.

Speeltuin van Maritiem en Juttersmuseum Flora VVV Texel

Maritime and Beachcombing Museum Flora

Step into the tough world of beachcombing at Maritime and Beachcombing Museum Flora. Here you will experience the history and stories of the Texel

Oudheidkamer in Den Burg bezoeken VVV Texel

Oudheidkamer Antiquities Room

Back in time on Texel? In the Oudheidkamer in Den Burg you can see how Texel people lived in earlier centuries. Time seems to have stood still here.

Texel heritage museum Waelstee

The Wadden island of Texel has a rich history when it comes to farm life. Take a peek into a wonderfully charming little farmhouse from grandma’s time.

Walvisvaardershuisje (whaler's house)

Texel’s newest museum is ‘t Walvisvaardershuisje in Den Hoorn. The home was occupied by whalers for a long time, and has remained beautifully preserved.

Aviation and War Museum

In the Texel Aviation and War Museum you will find more information about the Georgian Uprising, which made Texel the last battlefield in Europe.

The Historic Classroom in the Eiland Galerij

The past of this former school building and the surrounding area are honoured in the Historic Classroom in the Eiland Galerij.

Museums in the agenda

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