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The Maritime Museum in Rotterdam is one of the largest and most complete maritime museums in Europe. The museum is about the history of Dutch shipping and has an impressive collection of sailing ships, steamships and submarines.
What is there to see?In the Maritime Museum in Rotterdam there is a lot to see about the history of Dutch seafarers. There are paintings of well-known port cities, as well as photos and documents about life on board a ship. The different types of ships that have been used over the centuries are also discussed. The museum also has a number of replicas of famous ships, such as the VOC ship Amsterdam.
Location and accessibilityThe museum is located in the Leuvehaven on the north side of the Maas in the center of Rotterdam. The museum is easy to reach by car or public transport. Free parking is available for visitors to the museum. The Beurs metro station is a 1-minute walk away, where various tram lines also stop. The Beursplein car park is approximately 2 minutes away.
AccessibilityThe museum is also easily accessible for people with disabilities. For example, there is a lift and there are wheelchair accessible toilets. An audio tour is also available in the museum.
Opening hours and TicketsThe Maritime Museum in Rotterdam is open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. :00. Tickets for the museum cost €15.00 for adults and €7.50 for children up to and including 12 years old. Seniors (65+) and students can enter with a discount ticket for €12.50. The Maritime Museum has several discounted tickets available, so check the website before you go to the museum! |
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Frequently asked question about Museum
Is photography allowed in a museum?
In all museums, photography for personal use is permitted, but it is prohibited to publish the photos and/or use them for commercial purposes. Make sure that you always have the flash on your camera turned off. The impact of bright light can affect some old paintings.
What is the advantage of a museum card?
A Museum card is always valid for one year and gives you free access to 450 museums in the Netherlands. Previously this card was called the (Museumjaarkaart). The Museum Card Foundation issues this card. This is an unsubsidised institution that aims to promote visits to Dutch museums. Buy your own Museum card or give one as a gift for only € 64.90 or € 32.45 up to and including 18 years (2022).
What is the advantage of the culture youth pass (CJP)?
The culture youth pass is available to all young people in the Netherlands up to the age of 30; the target group on which this map specifies are pupils and teachers in secondary education. With the Culture Card, schools can book cultural activities at institutions affiliated with CJP. Teachers can book activities such as a workshop or visit to a museum. Pupils can also go out individually, such as to the cinema or a concert.
What is the most visited museum in the Netherlands?
The most recent figures date from 2019, before the Corona pandemic gripped the world. The four most visited museums of 2019 are all five in Amsterdam and the undisputed leader is the Rijksmuseum with 2.7 million visitors, also the highest number of visitors ever. The Van Gogh Museum follows in second place with 2.1 million visitors, the Anne Frank House also ranks with 1.6 million visitors, and the NEMO Museum is in fourth place with a respective 670,000 visitors in 2019.
What kind of museums are there?
Official categories to logically rank museums do not exist, but a global classification certainly exists: Whado distinguishes five museum categories:
- Art
- History
- Natural History
- Ethnology
- Business Science & Technic.
Of course there are examples of museums that combine two or more of these categories.
Which Dutch city has the most museums?
This is Amsterdam, not only the capital but also the museum city of the Netherlands. Amsterdam is home to more than 60 different museums. As a result, the city has the highest museum density in the world. There are galleries for every taste. Amsterdam is in eighth place in the world ranking.
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| From priceFor adults | €16.00 |
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| Monday | Unknown |
| 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 |
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One museum is not the other. There are museums with historical paintings, and with modern art, but did you know that there are also cat and selfie museums, for example? This way you can always continue to be amazed and there is a nice museum for everyone.
More in the category Museum One museum is not the other. There are museums with historical paintings, and with modern art, but did you know that there are also cat and selfie museums, for example? This way you can always continue to be amazed and there is a nice museum for everyone.
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