City Hall Museum Zierikzee

The Stadhuismuseum Zierikzee is the museum of Zierikzee and Schouwen-Duiveland, housed in the 16th century former town hall on the Meelstraat. It tells the story of the town, the water and the land.

What can you expect at the Stadhuismuseum?

• History: The town hall was built in 1550 to 1554 in Flemish Renaissance style; a statue of Neptune crowns its tower. In 1911 a local history room opened in the attic. In 2012 the museum reopened after restoration, merged with the former Maritiem Museum.
• Historic rooms: See the hall with its ceiling of coats of arms, the council chamber with the aldermen's bench, still used for weddings, and the oak roof trusses in the attic.
• Highlights: Highlights of the Stadhuismuseum are:
  • The 16th century painting of darink digging, cutting peat for salt making.
  • A Greenland kayak that hung in the town hall in the 18th century, probably brought back by a whaler.
  • Finds from the wreck of the frigate Roompot.
  • A beaker engraved with scenes of madder growing and trade.

Practical information

• Opening hours: Open Tuesday to Sunday (Sunday afternoons), and on Mondays in school holidays.
• Facilities: There is a lift, an accessible toilet and an iPad guide. The café with courtyard terrace and the shop are open without a museum ticket.
• Surroundings: Nearby stands the Gravensteen, the former prison that was in use until 1923.

The Stadhuismuseum is the ideal starting point to discover Zierikzee's rich history.

Furthermore City Hall Museum Zierikzee is near the following sights: Gasthuiskerk (±150 m), Zierikzee: guided walking tour (±300 m), Frisia Cruises (±350 m) & Museum Harbour Zeeland (±650 m).

For information

Stadhuismuseum
Meelstraat 6, Zierikzee
tel. +31 111 454 464 
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