Zeeuws maritiem muZEEum Vlissingen - Museum

The Martien MuZEEum is a special museum in the city of Vlissingen, located in the province of Zeeland. The museum focuses on the maritime history of Vlissingen and offers a unique and interesting view of seafaring and life on the coast.

The museum is named after Martien, a popular fisherman who has meant a lot to the maritime history of Vlissingen. The museum is housed in a monumental building on the Boulevard of Vlissingen and has an extensive collection of maritime objects and art.

One of the highlights of the Martien MuZEEum is the collection of ship models. The museum has an extensive collection of models of historic ships, ranging from small fishing boats to large sailing ships and warships. The models give a good idea of what the ships looked like and how they were used during Vlissingen's maritime history.

Another important part of the museum is the collection of art. The museum has a large collection of paintings, drawings and prints by artists who are inspired by the sea and coastal life. You can think of works by well-known artists such as Willem van de Velde the Younger, Jacob Maris and Anton Pieck.

There is also an interesting collection of archaeological finds on display, dating back to the time of the Romans and the Vikings. You can think of coins, jewelry and pottery. There are also various objects on display that originate from shipwrecks and that give an impression of life on board ships.

In addition to the permanent collection, the Martien MuZEEum also regularly organizes changing exhibitions that focus on a variety of subjects. For example, there was an exhibition about the history of fishing in Vlissingen, with an emphasis on the changes in fishing techniques and the impact of fishing on life in Vlissingen. There was also an exhibition about the role of Vlissingen during the Second World War, with an emphasis on the defense line of the Atlantic Wall and the influence of the war on life in Vlissingen.