Experience the navy in a winter atmosphere and become a real Winter Sailor!
From exciting theatre performances to creative activities for young and old, there is plenty to do this Christmas holiday.
Secret Depths – Theatrical Tour
Join us on a journey of discovery through the exhibition ‘Ship and Yard’ during a tour with our Wervians. They will tell you all about their work at the historic naval yard Willemsoord.
- Dates: December 22, December 29 and January 5
- Times: 12:30, 13:30 and 14:30
Children’s workshop – Creative winter fun
Come with your family to the Children’s Atelier! Build a wooden submarine, dress up as a marine, and craft a marine on skis.
- Dates: December 24, December 31 and January 2
- Time: 11:30 am – 4:00 pm
- Location: Gunsmithery
Wolter’s Winter Bivouac
Meet Wolter, a former marine, and discover what he had to do to survive in extreme cold. Help Wolter camouflage a tent and learn about his winter gear.
- Dates: December 28 and January 4
- Time: 12:30 – 16:00
Train like a real Winter Sailor
Become a Winter Sailor! During this sporty activity you will learn in a playful way what military training in the cold entails.
- Dates: December 27 and January 3
- Times: 12:30, 13:30 and 14:30
- Location: Sloepenloods
Opening hours during the Christmas holidays
The Navy Museum is open from Monday to Sunday, from 10:00 to 17:00.
