Dive into Texel's culture

Museums on Texel

Texel is full of stories waiting to be discovered. From treasures washed ashore at the Juttersmuseum to maritime history at Kaap Skil in Oudeschild. The museums on Texel bring the past to life. Step into a world of beachcombers, seafarers and islanders and learn more about the nature, culture and traditions of Texel. A visit to a museum is an enriching experience for young and old and a perfect activity, even when the weather is bad.

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Ecomare

Ecomare

De Koog

Are you looking for an exciting and educational day out? Then come and visit Ecomare! 

Juttersmuseum

Juttersmuseum

De Koog

Learn more about the wonderful world of beachcombing and let the discoveries surprise you.

Museum Kaap Skil

Museum Kaap Skil

Oudeschild

An unique museum full of stories and adventures about life at sea.

The Eiland Galerij

The Eiland Galerij

De Cocksdorp

Island art inspired by water, clouds, wind and sea currents.

De Oudheidkamer

De Oudheidkamer

Den Burg

Go back to the 16th century in this small museum in the centre of Den Burg.

Galerie Posthuys

Galerie Posthuys

De Koog

The meeting place where art, artists, visitors and buyers come together.

Museum Waelstee

Museum Waelstee

De Waal

See how people lived and worked on a farm on Texel 100 years ago.

War Museum

War Museum

De Cocksdorp

Learn about the consequences of the Second World War and the intense war memories of Texel.

 Museum Gallery RAT

Museum Gallery RAT

Den Burg

Take a look at the special art made from materials washed ashore on the beach.

Galerie Klif Art

Galerie Klif Art

De Koog

Admire art from Texel, oil paintings, Murano glass and much more at Gallery Cliff Art. 

't Walvisvaardershuis

't Walvisvaardershuis

De Koog

Visit the little house with a lot of history and take a step back in time! 

Aviation Museum

Aviation Museum

De Cocksdorp

Fly through aviation history and discover a rich history.

Atelier Gallery Texel Art

Atelier Gallery Texel Art

Den Burg

Paintings and works of art inspired by the multi-faceted Texel!

War Path

War Path

De Cocksdorp

Discover unique traces of the Second World War scattered all over Texel!

Easter Island

Easter Island

De Cocksdorp

Discover the story behind the Easter Island statue and the connection between Texel and Easter.

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Editors De Krim Texel
Update: January 21, 2025 12:45

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