Discover the Maritime Museum

The Maritime Museum Harbour contains our exceptional collection of historic vessels and cranes, which we maintain in working condition. You are welcome to come aboard!  

Masterpieces is showcasing 25 unique objects from our centuries-old collection. Each object has earned its place in the exhibition in its own special way – because of its revolutionary role in shipping, because it is a silent witness to a key moment in maritime history, or simply because it is such a high-quality piece.

In 'The Offshore Experience' you literally experience the exceptional challenges that the high-tech, international and dynamic offshore sector has to face on a daily basis throughout the world.

Dive into the story of the port at Rotterdam with the dozens of model ships in our collection. Some of these unique models have not been on display for decades and they have been especially restored for this exhibition.

In ‘Dealing with Drugs’ you experience the ruthless world of the drugs trade in the port of Rotterdam. You play the main role yourself and you'll be confronted with impossible dilemmas.

At the Sea Monsters family exhibition (4+), you get to meet the Loch Ness Monster, the Kraken, a giant crab or mermaids. Will you discover if they really exist?

In the exhibit 'Professor Splash', children aged from 4 to 10 can join in exciting adventures in the wonderful port world of Professor Splash and his friends Captain Cork, Sai-Lng, Mecha Mo and the rescue dog Dipper.

During the summer months there will be several activities in the museum harbour for young and older. This museum harbour the oldest and largest of The Netherlands. It is at this place where the Port of Rotteram started, and grew to be the largest in Europe.