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In the Maritime Museum Rotterdam, you can discover the enormous effect that the maritime world has on our daily lives. Travel through the maritime past and present in modern exhibitions for adventurers large and small. Listen to stories and admire prize exhibits from our leading collection. The museum is located in one of the oldest and largest museum harbours of the Netherlands, where you can visit historic ships and cranes, and experience how the world’s leading port of Rotterdam began at this location.

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Maritime Museum Rotterdam
Leuvehaven 1
3011 EA Rotterdam

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday
10:00 – 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 – 17:00
Thursday
10:00 – 17:00
Friday
10:00 – 17:00
Saturday
10:00 – 17:00
Sunday
11:00 – 17:00

Holidays: 11:00 - 17:00

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Admission

0 – 4Free
5 – 15€13.50
MuseumkaartValid
Rotterdam PassValid
RembrandtkaartValid
Adults€19.00
CJP€11.50
Students€11.50

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Facilities

Museum shop
Parking
Coffee
Restaurant
Wheelchair accessible
Child-friendly
Audio tour

Location & Map

Leuvehaven 1, Rotterdam

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Maritime Museum Rotterdam Reviews

Maritime Museum Rotterdam has 3 ratings.

  • Apollo's Insights AI-Generated

    The Maritime Museum Rotterdam offers an informative and engaging experience for visitors interested in the city's rich nautical history. Located in the heart of Rotterdam, the museum showcases a diverse collection of maritime artifacts, models, and interactive exhibits. Visitors appreciate the well-preserved ships and boats on display, particularly the offshore experience and the harbor tour. The museum effectively illustrates Rotterdam's importance as a major port city and its impact on global trade. While many find the exhibits educational and suitable for all ages, some visitors note that certain areas could benefit from updated translations or more comprehensive English explanations. The museum's location in the historic harbor area adds to its appeal, allowing visitors to connect the exhibits with the surrounding maritime environment. Overall, the Maritime Museum Rotterdam provides a solid overview of the city's seafaring heritage, though there is room for minor improvements in accessibility for international visitors.

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    Jessica • 10 Mar 2017

    A museum for the kids, with interactive games. They totally loved it. For me it was quite all right. So without kids it’s quite interesting. If you have kids, bring them, they’ll love their time there.

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    Nienke • 11 Nov 2015

    Leuk in het museum zijn de schepen en andere vaartuigen in de haven. Het binnengedeelte is vrij klein en minder interessant. Vooral voor kinderen is het museum leuk.

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