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Streekmuseum Goeree-Overflakkee

Take a fascinating journey through island history

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Streekmuseum Goeree-Overflakkee in Sommelsdijk takes you on a fascinating journey through no less than 2,000 years of island history. Here you will meet grandma in the Flakkee room and step back into the school desks of 100 years ago. Make sure you don't get punished! The association Streekmuseum Goeree-Overflakkee, founded in 1949 by Mr A.J. Kruider, aims to tell the story of the history of Goeree-Overflakkee in an appealing way and to preserve the heritage of the island.

Virtual Reality Flood 1953

Now experience for yourself at Streekmuseum Goeree-Overflakkee how the islanders learned to live and survive with water. The Golden Calf-nominated Virtual Reality experience about the 1953 flood is an indispensable experience. This immersive VR experience takes you back to the 1953 disaster night, when disaster struck the island. Visitors describe the experience as "penetrating" and "realistic

A unique blend of heritage

The museum is interactive and offers several touchscreens with films about the island's genesis, fishing, harbour canals, as well as the Romans and the 1953 flood disaster. In addition, the museum displays unique finds excavated on Goeree-Overflakkee. The WO2GO Foundation has set up an exhibition about the island during the Second World War. Enjoy the typical jewellery and regional costume in the regional costume department. And admire the hoard of coins found in Dirksland. These coins are among the largest finds in the Netherlands. In short, at Streekmuseum Goeree-Overflakkee history comes to life!

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