Workshop Michiel de Ruyter

On April 29th, it will be exactly 350 years since Michiel de Ruyter passed away. At the Maritiem Museum Zeeland, we are commemorating this occasion with a special and interactive workshop for children and adults alike. Join us on a journey of discovery with the most famous commander-in-chief of the Dutch fleet!

Planning

Together with a guide, you'll search for Michiel in the muZEEum. You'll look at letters he wrote and learn what life at sea was like, with wind, stars, and an endless horizon. At what moments was he heroic? Did he also suffer from homesickness sometimes? Was De Ruyter a hero?

We also critically examine the past:

• What did he do that you can understand well?
• What would we rather see differently today?

And you decide for yourself: is Michiel a hero to you... or not?

After the expedition, you'll get creative. During a painting workshop, you'll create a seascape, much like Michiel might have seen.

Practical Information:

Age: 6 - 350 years

Date: April 29

Time: 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM

Duration: 90 minutes

Price: Free with a regular muZEEum ticket