Accessible parking
A designated accessible parking space is located to the left of the entrance to Museum Schokland. Continue along the road until you reach the museum. If this space is occupied, please speak to a member of staff, as it may be possible to park outside the marked bays.
Assistance dogs and guide dogs
Assistance dogs, including guide dogs, are welcome at Museum Schokland.
Accessible toilet
Museum Schokland has one accessible toilet, located near the museum shop.
Wheelchair and walking-frame users
The museum shop, museum restaurant and permanent exhibition at Museum Schokland are accessible to wheelchair users and visitors using a walking frame. The outdoor grounds are partially accessible.
Would you like to visit other locations within the Schokland World Heritage Site? The route to the Lightkeeper’s House, from the car park at Oud-Emmeloord, and the route to the ruins at Zuidpunt, from the car park on Palenweg, are both paved. Unfortunately, the Gesteentetuin cannot be reached by car or bicycle.
Wheelchair and walking-frame loans
Museum Schokland has one wheelchair and one wheeled walking frame available to borrow free of charge.
Visiting in different languages
The permanent exhibition at Museum Schokland is bilingual, with information in Dutch and English. Printed translations of the exhibition texts are also available at the ticket desk in Dutch, English, German and French.
The film shown in the cinema can be played in either Dutch or English. It is not currently subtitled.
Sensory-friendly visits
Unfortunately, we do not currently offer any specific facilities for sensory-friendly visits. The museum is generally quiet during the winter season, and audiovisual installations are used only to a limited extent. Please email Museum Schokland before your visit so that we can discuss how best to accommodate your needs: info@museumschokland.nl.
The Schokland World Heritage Site and surrounding area are well suited to quiet walking and cycling. Apart from crossing the Schokkerringweg road (N352), you can enjoy the peace and natural surroundings of the World Heritage Site. You can also view the cycling and walking leaflet on our website.
Blind and partially sighted visitors
We do not currently have any specific facilities for blind or partially sighted visitors.
Deaf and hard-of-hearing visitors
We do not currently have any specific facilities for Deaf or hard-of-hearing visitors.