Wrakkenmuseum Formerum - Museum

The Wrecks Museum on Terschelling is a unique museum dedicated to the maritime history of the island and the surrounding waters. Housed in a former lifeboat shed, the museum offers an unforgettable experience for anyone interested in maritime history.

The Wrecks Museum houses an impressive collection of more than 70,000 artifacts from sunken ships. ships and shipwrecks from the Terschelling area. The museum has an extensive collection of ship models, navigation instruments, maps, lifebuoys and even skeletons of whales and dolphins.

One of the highlights of the museum is the story of the rescues that took place around Terschelling. The museum offers a glimpse into the history of the lifeboats and the heroic rescues that have taken place in the waters around the island.

Another interesting aspect of the museum is the collection of shipwrecks and artifacts from the area of Terschelling. The museum has a fascinating collection of objects recovered from the seabed, including cannons, cannonballs, anchors and shipwrecks.

The museum also has a special section dedicated to the work of beachcombers. Beachcombers were people who collected washed-up goods and materials from stranded ships. The museum displays a collection of objects collected by beachcombers, including messages in a bottle, nets, fishing tackle and ropes.

In addition to the permanent collection, the museum also hosts temporary exhibitions that offer visitors a new perspective on maritime history of the island and surrounding waters. There have been exhibitions about whaling, fishing, shipbuilding and navigation.

Another highlight of the museum is the accompanying lighthouse, called De Brandaris. This lighthouse is the oldest working lighthouse in the Netherlands and has been on the island since 1594. Visitors can climb the tower and enjoy a beautiful view of the island and the surrounding sea.