The Dutch lifeboat service through the ages and the safety aspects on the waters are at the centre of attention in this museum. The Lifeboat Museum is named after a well known rescuer of Den Helder who was named Dorus Rijkers (1847-1928). Next tot the lifesaving company KNRM, attention is also paid to other organisations that undertake rescue work. Original lifeboats, ship models, scale models, paintings, pictures, distinctions, life-saving equipment and films are being displayed. The simulation of a lifeboat at full sea is really nice. Texts, computersimulations and many movies are in English.

In the summertime daily boattrips with the historical lifeboat Johan de Witt between 1 and 4 PM.

Open

• 9 January till 17 February – only Sundays open
• 18 February till 4 March – daily open
• 5 till 30 March – only Sundays open
• 31 March till 4 November – daily open. Boat tours in this period.
• 5 November till 21 December – only Sundays open
• 22 December till 6 January 2013 - daily open (closed on 25 December and 1 January)

Opening times: 10 AM to 5 PM

Entry
Adult € 7,00, children 4-17 years € 5,50, children to 4 years free, family (max. 5 persons) € 19,50. Boattrips € 1,75 per person.