Discover the Maritime Museum

Two unique collections of art come together. Learn about an undiscovered, maritime world behind famous masterpieces. Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen sets sail to the Maritime Museum.

The Maritime Museum Harbour contains our exceptional collection of historic vessels and cranes. You are welcome to come aboard!  Enjoy our activities on the quay and jetty, listen to the stories or join in the demonstrations of the blacksmith at our workshop.

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.