Fisheries Museum

The Visserijmuseum in Breskens tells the story of fishing and fishermen's lives, and of the nature of the coast and the Westerschelde. Since 13 October 2026 it has been housed in the new De Zaete building on the Keerdam.

What can you expect at the Visserijmuseum?

• New museum: The museum used to be above the fish auction. The name De Zaete refers to a spot in a tidal harbour where ships dried out at low tide.
• Experience: Recorded stories of Breskens residents bring fishing life to life. You experience what it is like to fish, sail and work at the fish auction.
• Highlights: Highlights of the Visserijmuseum are:
  • The ship models of the fishing fleet.
  • The large bird collection.
  • Fishermen's bycatch, such as fossil bones, shark teeth and mammoth molars.
  • The new sailing simulator from the harbour to the Westerschelde.

Practical information

• Opening hours: Open Tuesday to Sunday, closed on Monday.
• Ideal for: The museum is aimed at families with children. Groups can combine a visit with coffee and a Zeeuwse bolus on request.
• Surroundings: Nearby are the harbour, the ferry to Vlissingen, the Nieuwe Sluis lighthouse and the beach.

The Visserijmuseum is a lively introduction to the fishermen and the sea of Breskens.

Furthermore Fisheries Museum is near the following sights: De Festijn (±400 m), Swimming pool Scheldeveste (±1,8 km), Nieuwe Sluis Lighthouse (±3,5 km) & Maritime MuZEEum Zeeland (±5,1 km).

For information

Keerdam 13, Breskens
tel. +31 117 383 656 
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