Concept design for Museum Batavialand presented
This week, the concept design for the renewed Museum Batavialand was presented to staff members, volunteers, and local residents. The design, developed by De Zwarte Hond, Arup, OKRA landscape architects and Opera Amsterdam, marks an important milestone in the creation of a cohesive museum campus where heritage, craftsmanship, and the public come together.
The focal point of the concept design is the Batavia, which will occupy a central position at the heart of the museum. In 2026, the ship will be brought ashore to form, together with the entrance building, a unifying centerpiece for the site.
The design brings together existing elements into a single, coherent whole: exhibition spaces, the shipyard, conservation facilities, and storage areas become part of one continuous narrative. Visitors will move through a layered experience in which the history of Flevoland and maritime archaeology are brought to life in a contemporary way.
Completion of the renewed museum is scheduled for the end of 2028.