Zuiderzeemuseum entreepaviljoen

Step inside the entrance pavilion of the Zuiderzeemuseum and get ready to explore Dutch life before the Zuiderzee became the IJsselmeer — a transformation triggered by the closing of the Afsluitdijk in 1932. You'll see, hear, smell, taste, and touch your way through colorful traditional costumes, hand-painted furniture, and everyday objects that bring a vanished way of life surprisingly close. It's a genuinely immersive dive into Dutch maritime history and Zuiderzee culture that goes well beyond a typical museum visit.