The museum gives you an idea of the history of IJmuiden that started with the digging of the North Sea canal around 1870, the building of the piers en the locks. There are special exhibition areas about fishing, towing and off shore activities. Fun and informative for young and old (with treasure hunt).
Furthermore Sea and Harbor Museum is near the following sights: Forteiland IJmuiden (±1,7 km) & Fair Play Center IJmuiden (±2,4 km).