Maritime Museum Rotterdam
Maritime Museum Rotterdam
Maritime Museum Rotterdam
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Neighborhood: Stadsdriehoek
How to get there
- Beurs • 2 min walk
- Leuvehaven • 6 min walk
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playmisty4me813
Bowie, MD34 contributions
Jul 2022
Many of the exhibits here are geared toward a younger crowd-upper elementary to middle school. But we still found them thoughtful and informative. The oil rig exhibit was very well done. Going onto a virtual rig was quite the experience. My favorite part was the maritime themed art exhibit of pieces on loan from the Boijman van Beuningen museum which is closed for renovation right now. Very famous pieces of art including Bosch and Monet. Was introduced to the concept of "pen painting." My husband and son loved the model ships and the pieces in the port you could walk onto. We enjoyed a beer and snack at the cafe downstairs and the gift shop was nice.
Written July 14, 2022
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Emzyne1
London, UK166 contributions
Feb 2022 • Solo
I went on my own and was hoping to find some history on the ships that my ancestors took in the 50s but came away very disappointed. It's a dream for kids but forgot about adults with a genuine interest in the Dutch phenomenon of conquering the seas.
On arrival on my own I told the front desk I had limited time so what was 'unmissable' in their eyes. They said without a doubt the oil rig experience. I headed over and was put out to see the next one was in 10mins so I looked at other things and came back. We lead into a 'safety briefing room' and we're locked in while they recreated new recruits safety on the rig, and we registered for employee cards. It was a one way system and when I realised the entire thing was based on answering quizzes I rushed through to leave which still took 5mins due to the 'deep see plunge lift' etc. Once out I was pretty much out of time.
Great for kids, not for adults.
On arrival on my own I told the front desk I had limited time so what was 'unmissable' in their eyes. They said without a doubt the oil rig experience. I headed over and was put out to see the next one was in 10mins so I looked at other things and came back. We lead into a 'safety briefing room' and we're locked in while they recreated new recruits safety on the rig, and we registered for employee cards. It was a one way system and when I realised the entire thing was based on answering quizzes I rushed through to leave which still took 5mins due to the 'deep see plunge lift' etc. Once out I was pretty much out of time.
Great for kids, not for adults.
Written February 25, 2022
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Hermes_NL 🇳🇱
Amsterdam, The Netherlands20,005 contributions
Mar 2019 • Business
The Maritime Museum in Rotterdam was founded as early as 1874, and are now in a modern building designed by Wim Quist. A lot of its exhibits are in the open-air harbour of the museum along the Leuvehaven. The big red cast iron harbourlight outside comes originally from Hoek van Holland. The famous sculpture by Zadkine. Destroyed City, is located straight outside the museum on the Plein 1940 - referring to the bombing of the centre of Rotterdam by the Germans.
Written March 9, 2019
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wildlife1Cheshire
Stretton, UK75 contributions
May 2019 • Friends
Popped into the museum on our last day in Rotterdam. I was with my 78 year old mum. To be honest we weren’t expecting much - but what a great place to visit!
Once you have paid admission €14 per person you are invited to a ‘safety briefing’. I admit I was a bit confused but we soon caught on that the experience was around the off shore oil industry. The way this experience is presented is innovative and very enjoyable with lots of interactive games which put over the information in a genuinely enjoyable way. There were children in our group and they were all enjoying playing the skull games.
After the off shore experience the rest of the museum is also very interesting informing of the history of Rotterdam and Dutch East India Company and the development of containerisation.
There is an upper floor for children with more interactive displays.
We stopped for coffee in the cafe - which was really great (service in Rotterdam is very good everywhere). The food looked fresh and tasty.
Outside there are lots of boats, some that you can visit, and displays on the history of sea/canal trade.
Well worth a visit
Once you have paid admission €14 per person you are invited to a ‘safety briefing’. I admit I was a bit confused but we soon caught on that the experience was around the off shore oil industry. The way this experience is presented is innovative and very enjoyable with lots of interactive games which put over the information in a genuinely enjoyable way. There were children in our group and they were all enjoying playing the skull games.
After the off shore experience the rest of the museum is also very interesting informing of the history of Rotterdam and Dutch East India Company and the development of containerisation.
There is an upper floor for children with more interactive displays.
We stopped for coffee in the cafe - which was really great (service in Rotterdam is very good everywhere). The food looked fresh and tasty.
Outside there are lots of boats, some that you can visit, and displays on the history of sea/canal trade.
Well worth a visit
Written May 19, 2019
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carltaylor18
Farnborough, UK142 contributions
Feb 2020
Diverted to Rotterdam on a storm hit Cruise so took opportunity to visit the Maritime Museum
Great value at €14 each which included all the usual museum type things but also a very interesting Oil Rig Offshore experience which was clever and great fun
Would recommend
Great value at €14 each which included all the usual museum type things but also a very interesting Oil Rig Offshore experience which was clever and great fun
Would recommend
Written February 25, 2020
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redcat777
New York City, NY275 contributions
Jan 2020
My husband and I so enjoyed this museum. It was well laid out and beautifully staged. The exhibits were described in Dutch and English and were extensive. They had a marvelous floor for children and their adults which we also enjoyed.
Written January 12, 2020
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jodes2902
Perth, Australia38 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
An excellent place to visit for everyone. A large play space for all children is a welcomed surprise for all parents. Lots to view and will take at least 2hrs to view.
Written June 19, 2019
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rama1
Melbourne, Australia1,048 contributions
Jun 2019 • Couples
We didn't buy a ticket as it was closed, but the outdoor area is huge and very interesting.
Plenty of signage in English and Dutch telling the story of the old vessels of all types - tugs, barges, cranes, you name it. Great variety.
Plenty of signage in English and Dutch telling the story of the old vessels of all types - tugs, barges, cranes, you name it. Great variety.
Written June 10, 2019
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Sally M
Melbourne, Australia30 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
Rotterdam's Maritime Museum is a high-quality experience. Situated on the busy waterfront, you enter the galleries by way of a wide ship's gangway, flanked by the side of a massive red ship, complete with markings.
Galleries have attractively- presented and fascinating displays of artefacts, maps,models and videos.
Children have been specifically catered for and there is even an entire floor devoted to their play with a giant map on the floor and activities to get them playing!
Outside, there is a small lighthouse which you can climb, and moored boats to inspect. Highly interactive and fun.
And we didn't even have kids with us!
Galleries have attractively- presented and fascinating displays of artefacts, maps,models and videos.
Children have been specifically catered for and there is even an entire floor devoted to their play with a giant map on the floor and activities to get them playing!
Outside, there is a small lighthouse which you can climb, and moored boats to inspect. Highly interactive and fun.
And we didn't even have kids with us!
Written August 24, 2016
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empathology
Rotterdam, The Netherlands443 contributions
Rotterdam's the 2nd largest port in the world so it's only right that they should have a maritime museum! It's not as big however as one might expect - the maritime museum in Amsterdam or the Greenwich maritime museum in London are much bigger. But it's cute!
It's quite small, will only keep you occupied for 2 hours, but it's inexpensive, well laid out (multi-lingual) and with changing exhibitions. One exhibition is a gigantic interactive model of the entire Rotterdam port area, well annotated and with video footage.
Next door is the Haven Museum, a much smaller and simpler place though it does have key events including a steam tug that tours the docks on summer Sundays.
http://www.maritiemmuseum.nl
http://www.havenmuseum.nl/
It's quite small, will only keep you occupied for 2 hours, but it's inexpensive, well laid out (multi-lingual) and with changing exhibitions. One exhibition is a gigantic interactive model of the entire Rotterdam port area, well annotated and with video footage.
Next door is the Haven Museum, a much smaller and simpler place though it does have key events including a steam tug that tours the docks on summer Sundays.
http://www.maritiemmuseum.nl
http://www.havenmuseum.nl/
Written August 11, 2008
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gwendolene2013
utrecht1 contribution
is it mueseum of the year
Pedalmasher2
Florida174 contributions
Not sure if you are asking if it is open year round or won an award. It is excellent for children and adults can have some fun too. Did not get to go on the boats in the marina and that is supposed to be excellent.
Christelle A
789 contributions
How much is the entrance? thank you
ElenaNW87RL
Pfaeffikon, Switzerland1,918 contributions
ADMISSION CHARGES
Adults: € 11,50
Children aged 4 to 15: € 7,50
Museumkaart: free
Children under 4: free
Maritime Museum Rotterdam - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Maritime Museum Rotterdam
- Maritime Museum Rotterdam is open:
- Sun - Sun 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tue - Sat 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- We recommend booking Maritime Museum Rotterdam tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 9 Maritime Museum Rotterdam tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Maritime Museum Rotterdam:
- Rotterdam Shore Walking Tour (From $651.11)
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- Rotterdam Scavenger Hunt and Self-Guided Walking Tour (From $6.51)
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- Restaurants near Maritime Museum Rotterdam:
- (0.00 mi) Restaurant Lloyd's Maritiem Museum Rotterdam
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- (0.10 mi) Olympia Kitchen Bar
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