Travel back to Flevoland’s prehistory and discover how communities lived in the area we now call Flevoland. Admire masterpieces like an aurochs skull, an updated reconstruction of the Swifterbant man and the skeleton of “Michelle,” and experience how our ancestors made the transition from hunter-gatherer to farmer.
The Old Land exhibition shows how the area we now call Flevoland developed in prehistoric times. Discover how people and animals lived here thousands of years ago, what they looked like and what they did. Because the area turned into the Zuiderzee after prehistory, numerous prehistoric objects have been exceptionally well preserved in the soil. Thanks to these unique circumstances, Flevoland now offers a wealth of archaeological finds that tell us more about life thousands of years ago.
Discover centuries-old shipwrecks and uncover the story of how the Zuiderzee was transformed into new land. Step aboard the Batavia, explore its decks, witness the craftsmanship of traditional wooden shipbuilding, and immerse yourself in its many stories.
