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.

Daily boattrips with the historical lifeboat Johan de Witt in the periode 4 April to 1 November between 1 and 4 PM.

Open

• 4 January to 19 February Only Sundays open.
• 20 February to 1 March Daily open.
• 2 March to 26 March Only Sundays open.
• 27 March to 31 October Daily open. Boat tours in this period.

Opening times: 10 AM to 5 PM

Entry
Adult € 6,00, children 4-17 years € 5,00, children to 4 years free, family (max. 5 persons) € 18,00. Boattrips € 1,50 per person.