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Our approach

Discover the enormous effect that the maritime world has on our daily lives. Go on a journey with us through the maritime past and present in modern exhibitions for adventurers large and small. Listen to the stories, admire the master pieces from our leading collection or join in some of the numerous activities. The museum is in one of the oldest and largest museum harbours of the Netherlands, where you can visit historic vessels and cranes and experience how the world's leading port of Rotterdam began at this spot.

Education as the common theme

Education as the common theme

Every year, over 15,000 pupils visit the museum on school trips. They are pupils from primary and secondary schools and the vocational education system.

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Cooperation with the maritime sector

Cooperation with the maritime sector

Our key role as a link between maritime companies and the general public.

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A museum for 3 generations

A museum for 3 generations

The Maritime Museum focuses its programming on exhibitions and activities for a wide target group consisting of three generations: children, their parents and their grandparents.

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A World renowned collection

A World renowned collection

The collection includes over 850,000 objects from Dutch maritime history from the end of the 15th century through to today.

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Research & Knowledge

Research & Knowledge

The Rotterdam Centre for Modern Maritime History (RCMMH) coordinates and stimulates research on the history of Dutch shipping. The Maritime Museum Rotterdam and Erasmus University Rotterdam are the founders of the Centre. Research focusses on Dutch shipbuilding; the port of Rotterdam and its hinterland; and the Dutch offshore industry.

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Opening hours

Tuesday - Saturday: 10am – 5pm
Sunday and public holidays: 11am – 5pm

Admission charges

Adults: € 14,00
Children aged 4 to 15: € 10,00
Museumkaart: Free
Children under 4: Free

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Leuvehaven 1
3011 EA  Rotterdam

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