museum park

The Marken Harbour is a reconstruction of a nineteenth century harbour. You can see how the fishermen used to mend and knit their nets. You can enjoy a stroll along the quay to admire the ships and houses from Marken, Volendam and Monnickendam. A replica of a slip shed has been built near the harbour.

The church which proudly stands in the Museum Park was located in Den Oever for many centuries. The chapel was moved to the Museum, literally stone by stone, in 1968. And there is much more to enjoy around the church: a beautiful old school or a heavenly delicious sweet shop. The smith and basket weaver enjoy showing off their crafts.

The hustle and bustle along the town canal always results in a great atmosphere. One side has been reconstructed like Edam. You will find the patisserie, the pharmacy, the cheese warehouse and the butcher. Children can get dressed up in traditional Volendam or Marken costumes and visit the Farmer Loan Bank.

Before you reach the poor, but oh so lovely fishing village, you will pass a fish smoker’s and a real wind watermill. From the little dike you will be able to enjoy the breathtaking views of the IJsselmeer. Then you can stroll on into the village. Urk residents ‘live’ here just like they did back in 1905. With a bit of luck you might just be in time for dinner and you can join them for a smoked herring with boiled potatoes.

The peninsula starts behind the three characteristic limekilns. This largely consists of a nature area. You can take some time out to relax at the picnic spot and enjoy nature. Don’t forget to visit the reconstruction of a West Frisian farm from the Bronze Age whilst you are here.

You will come across hard working people all over the Museum Park. They do work which no longer exists today or work which has seen radical changes. Do you or your (grand)children still know what a sail maker, a washing master and a cooper used to do exactly? It is fascinating to see a brush maker or fish smoker in action.