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Texel Lightship | Open Monument Days

Next date:

Sat 12 Sep 2026
10:30
-4:00 PM

 

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Visit Lightship Texel during Open Monument Days

Since 1996, the impressive lightship Texel No. 10 has been moored in Museum Harbour Willemsoord. The ship immediately attracts attention, not only because of its appearance but also because of its location: a stone's throw from the slipway where it was launched in 1951.

Visit the ship and step back in time

The Texel lightship is open to visitors today. You literally step aboard a sailing monument. Ideal for a day out that is safe, educational, and surprisingly close by.

Activities

Various volunteers are ready to provide an explanation of the history of the lightship and the work on board. Various local artists and/or choirs will also make a musical contribution.

Optredens

Op zaterdag geniet je aan boord van lichtschip Texel van optredens door Koor Onrust en zanggroep Melody. Daarnaast brengt Ronald Kroon oude foto’s van Den Helder met behulp van AI tot leven.

Op zondag gaat het muzikale programma verder met zangeres Norafien Dee en het duo Burt Hollywood & Mr. Jake, die samen zorgen voor sfeervolle akoestische muziek.

Opening hours

Zaterdag 12 september: 10:30 – 16:00

Zondag 13 september: 10:30 – 16:00

Background information

Type of monument: Mobile heritage

Original function: Lightship

Construction period: 1951

Current function: Museum

When

Sat 12 Sep 2026
10:30
-4:00 PM

 

Sun 13 Sep 2026
10:30
-4:00 PM

 

Where

Group arrangements and activities
Step aboard a uniquely restored lightship at Willemsoord

More info

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