The collection has been divided into eight themes, that together illustrate Seven centuries of Zuiderzee history. These themes correspond with the permanent displays of the indoor museum of the Zuiderzeemuseum in  Enkhuizen.

With dikes, drainage mills and land reclamations, the people living in the communities surrounding the Zuiderzee battled against the water.

Whaling was a dangerous but sometimes profitable industry. Here the whaling industry is represented by implements and prints.  
 
Villages such as Marken, Hindeloopen and Volendam are considered to be Typically Dutch. Why? And how did this come about? 

The Ships' hall of the Zuiderzeemuseum contains an extensive collection of wooden fishing boats and pleasure yachts.

North Sea herring fishing brought prosperity and around 1630 turned Enkhuizen into the largest fishing town in Holland.

Around 1900 AD, Zuiderzee fishing flourished, with a fleet of about 2000  ships, both large and small. 

Due to the importance of transport over water, for every type of transport and for every route a specific type of boat was developed. 

Experience the atmosphere of the Peperzolder (Pepper Attic) where the Dutch East India Company stored their valuable merchandise.