The Deltapark Neeltje Jans is the most common entry point into the Delta Works, and if you’re going to pick just one of the Delta Works points, this is probably your best bet. It’s a theme park that goes beyond the storm surge barriers alone. There’s an abundance of information about the history, construction and design of the Delta Works as a whole, and an opportunity to see the one of the barriers from the inside. The so-called Delta-exposition gives an overview of 2000 years of water works in the Netherlands and of course focusses on the Delta Works construction. The exposition about the dramatic 1953 flood that inspired the whole construction leaves a lasting impression and there’s another fine exhibition dealing with whales, including a 22 meter whale skeleton. For children, there’s a fun water park and some great slides. The hurricane-machine gives an idea of the power of wind and there’s the skeleton of Max the Mammoth, who once lived here, to admire. There’s seals and sharks to see, as well as other colourful fish and corals in the Bluereef aquarium.