Rotterdam Maritime Museum Ticket

Experience 600 Years of History at the Rotterdam Maritime Museum

The Rotterdam Maritime Museum was founded in 1874 and has since played a role in contributing to all things maritime. Inside, there are 1 million artifacts commemorating six centuries of history. The world-class collections explore the impact of the maritime world on our lives and showcase the many masterpieces contributed by the Dutch shipping industry to the world. You can also tour the Maritime Museum harbor and see historic ships in their natural environment. Experience the past, present, and future of the port city vividly at the Maritime Museum, and see and board some of the greatest ships in history!

Main Exhibition Guide

The Rotterdam Maritime Museum consists of six main exhibition halls.

• Harbor: An exhibition showing the history and development of the Port of Rotterdam
• Ships: An exhibition showing the various ship types and technologies of the Netherlands
• Sea: An exhibition showing the natural environment and marine ecosystem of the sea
• Humans and the Sea: An exhibition showing the relationship between humans and the sea from a historical and cultural perspective
• Future: An exhibition showing the future maritime industry and technology

Various Experience Programs

The Rotterdam Maritime Museum offers a variety of experience programs.

• Ship Simulator: A simulator where you can experience piloting a real ship
• Submarine Experience: A program where you can tour the inside of a submarine and experience a submarine tour
• Marine Education Program: Marine education programs for various audiences from children to adults