Fries Scheepvaart Museum
A maritime museum in the old town of Sneek, telling the story of Frisian shipping, flat-bottomed sailing boats and the Elfstedentocht ice race.
The Fries Scheepvaart Museum is in the old town of Sneek. It presents the history of how Frisians lived with water, through ship models, maritime paintings, silverware, and the local iconic “skûtsje” flat-bottomed cargo boat. It also has a special exhibition on the Eleven Cities ice race. Admission is about €10. It is open on Sunday afternoons, and you can visit it together with the Waterpoort.
Opening hours
Tue–Sat 10:00–17:00; Sun 12:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Waterpoort Sneek
- Sneekermeer
- Sloten
- Bolsward Town Hall
- Poptaslot
- Royal Eise Eisinga Planetarium
- Us Mem
- Nieuwestad & Canals