Rotterdam Maritime Museum entrance ticket

At the Rotterdam Maritime Museum,
Experience 600 years of history

The Rotterdam Maritime Museum was founded in 1874 and has been a focal point for all things maritime ever since. Inside, you’ll find over a million artifacts that celebrate six centuries of history. The world-class collection explores the impact of the maritime world on our lives, showcasing the many masterpieces that Dutch shipping has contributed to the world, and take a tour of the Maritime Museum’s harbor to see historic ships in their natural surroundings. Come see the past, present and future of a port city vividly at the Maritime Museum and see and even board some of the greatest ships in history!

Main Exhibition Guide

The Rotterdam Maritime Museum consists of six main exhibition halls.

• Port : Exhibition showing the history and development of the Port of Rotterdam
• Ships : An exhibition showing the different types and technologies of Dutch ships.
• Sea : An exhibition showing the natural environment and marine ecosystem of the sea.
• Humans and the Sea : An exhibition that shows the relationship between humans and the sea from a historical and cultural perspective
• Future : Exhibition showing future marine industry and technology

Various experience programs

The Rotterdam Maritime Museum offers a variety of interactive experiences.

• Ship Simulator : A simulator that lets you experience steering a real ship.
• Submarine Experience : A program where you can view the inside of a submarine and experience diving.
• Marine Education Programs : Marine education programs for a variety of audiences, from children to adults