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 27 March to 31 October between 1 and 4 PM.

Open

• 2 March to 26 March - Only Sundays open.
• 27 March to 31 October - Daily open. Boat tours in this period.
• 1 November to 17 December - only Sundays open.
• 18 December 2010 to 2 January 2011 - During Christmas holidays daily (closed on 25 December and 1 January) 

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.