Experience the Dutch rescue services like never before with a visit to the Nationaal Reddingmuseum Dorus Rijkers. Be part of a real rescue mission with the spectacular virtual reality experience, defy wind force 10 in the wind tunnel, and send out your own morse code.

Models, instruments, and authentic black and white films also appeal to adult visitors. The museum tells the storey about lifeboatmen, rescue missions, lifeboats, the Rescue Company, ship’s communications, and navigation.

In the museum harbour, find the impressive and still active fleet. Daily boat tours through the beautiful inner harbour of Den Helder are available from April until the end of October.