Culture & history of Zeeland
On Schouwen-Duiveland you will experience the culture of Zeeland on every corner. You will find it in our historic old towns, in the stories of our heroes and heroines, and in our food. Behind every door is a captivating story. Whether you are a hobby historian or simply curious, this page takes you on a journey into the fascinating past of Schouwen-Duiveland. Read more about our traditional Straô Rieën or visit one of the 8 museums to learn more about the history of the island.
Museums - on Schouwen-Duiveland
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Brouws Museum
Admire ship models, paintings, nautical charts, and nautical instruments at the Brouws Museum in Brouwershaven.
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Brusea
At this museum, you learn more about the trade and life in the old fishing village Bruinisse. The Vissersuusje is a relic of times long gone.
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Burghse Schoole
In the old classroom at the Burghse Schoole museum in Burgh-Haamstede, you will experience how a school lesson was held in 1920.
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Cameramuseum in Zierikzee
At the Cameramuseum in Zierikzee, you dive into the world of photography. You learn about the technique and how it has developed over the years. The museum has a large collection of historical cameras.
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Museum farm Dreischor
At the historic farm museum Goemanszorg you will learn everything about agriculture, the region around Dreischor, and the plants that were grown here in the past.
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Museum harbor Zierikzee
Learn more about shipbuilding and test your kids' carpentry skills in the museum harbor of Zierikzee. In the Oude Haven, you can admire many restored old ships.
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Stadhuismuseum Zierikzee
Marvel at the wealth of Zierikzee in the 450-year-old town hall. The Stadhuis is home to a valuable collection of silver, historical maps, ship models, and exotic souvenirs.
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Watersnoodmuseum
In the museum at the Ouwerkerk, you'll get a glimpse of what happened during the 1953 North Sea flood disaster and the island's perpetual battle with water.
Straô Rieën
Straô Riën is an annual tradition on Schouwen-Duiveland. At the end of winter, a long parade with horses and marching bands moves from the villages to the beach to bathe in the sea. The salty water is said to be soothing for the animals' legs and hooves. This unique tradition is now an intangible UNESCO World Heritage.
Protection of the Dutch delta
Schouwen-Duiveland used to be quite cut off from the outside world. Nowadays, many different bridges connect our island with the neighboring islands. The Brouwersdam and Oosterscheldekering dams are part of the Delta Works, the largest flood protection system in the world.
