Deltapark Neeltje Jans is a Dutch theme park located on the former artificial island Neeltje Jans at the Oosterschelde. In addition to the attractive nature of the Deltapark Neeltje Jans, it also plays an educational role with respect to the Delta Works.HistoryDeltapark Neeltje Jans was created out of a public information center which, at the initiative of Rijkswaterstaat, was set up in 1986 during the construction of the Oosterschelde barrier in 1979. During this period the center has been visited by hundreds of thousands from the Netherlands and abroad. During the construction of the Oosterschelde barrier the center was continuously expanded with information about the current state of the construction of the Oosterschelde barrier.Delta-ExpoWith the opening of the Oosterschelde barrier, by Queen Beatrix on October 4, 1986, the information center will be permanent and continues under the name "Delta Expo" in the control building of the Oosterschelde barrier. Besides the technically interested, the Center was increasingly frequented by local residents and day trippers. This trend also led to the decision to offer a more attractive character in addition to an educational value.Waterland Neeltje JansThe Delta Expo, which was run until 1997 by a foundation, became independent. The name was changed to Waterland Neeltje Jans. Various attractions on the theme of Delta Works, marine animals and water activities were added to the offerings.DeltaplazaOn August 19, 2002 a raging fire destroyed the reception building at the Delta Pavilion. The park remained open with the use of temporary buildings and construction started immediately on a new multifunctional building to be called the "Delta Plaza". By the building is already partly in use. Various exhibits that were housed in the Delta Expo, along with a coffee corner and offices, were housed in the Delta Plaza by the end of 2003. From 2003-2005, the inner area of Neeltle Jans was transformed into a bay where all the activities of Water Land Neeltje Jans were concentrated.