museums
Ecomare - natuurmuseum & zeehondenopvang

A little outside De Koog in the dunes near post 17, you will find nature museum and seal sanctuary Ecomare. Seals If you want to see a seal up close, you can do so at Ecomare. The seals are fed at 11:00 and 15:30. During the feeding, you will be told all about the seals that live at Ecomare. You can also admire other sea animals at Ecomare. The bird sanctuary can be visited and there is a whale hall with skeletons of various whales and dolphins. Nature education There are various exhibitions about the Wadden Sea, the North Sea and nature on Texel. Do you want to experience nature up close? Then book an excursion at Ecomare led by a guide.

Address

Ruijslaan 92

1796 AZ DE KOOG

Travel directions

Opening times

Monday:

09:30 - 17:00 hour

Tuesday:

09:30 - 17:00 hour

Wednesday:

09:30 - 17:00 hour

Thursday:

09:30 - 17:00 hour

Friday:

09:30 - 17:00 hour

Saturday:

09:30 - 17:00 hour

Sunday:

09:30 - 17:00 hour


Important to know

At Ecomare you can see seals, sea birds, fish and many other sea creatures up close. In the museum of Ecomare you can discover more about the nature of the Wadden Sea and the North Sea. Take a few hours for it!


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