Maritiem Museum Rotterdam

In the Maritime Museum Rotterdam you will discover the enormous influence of the maritime world on our daily lives. Take a journey through our maritime past and present in contemporary exhibitions for adventurers large and small.

Discover the enormous influence of the maritime world

Listen to stories of tough sailors, brave explorers, diligent dock workers, maritime technicians or determined captains. Admire masterpieces from the leading collection, such as the oldest ship model in Europe or the latest solar boat from TU Delft students. Go on an adventure with your children in the harbor of Professor Plons or participate in one of the many activities. The museum is located in the oldest and largest museum harbor in the Netherlands, where you can experience, on historic ships and cranes, how the world port of Rotterdam started at this very location. In the summer there are boat trips from the museum harbour.

In the Maritime Museum Rotterdam you will discover the enormous influence of the maritime world on our daily lives. Take a journey through our maritime past and present in contemporary exhibitions for adventurers large and small. Listen to stories, admire masterpieces from our leading collection or participate in one of the many activities. The museum is located in the oldest and largest museum harbor in the Netherlands, where you can experience, on historic ships and cranes, how the world port of Rotterdam started at this very location.