Museumhaven

Harbour Rotterdam, South Holland, Netherlands

What to expect

Museumhaven, also known as Havenmuseum or Museum Harbour, is an open-air museum located in the heart of Rotterdam, Netherlands. It features historic sailing ships, tugs, cranes, a lighthouse, and a grain elevator, making it a fascinating place for adults and children alike. Visitors can climb aboard real historic barges and tugboats, watch displays of traditional cranes and harbour machinery at work, and explore the many open workshops where experts demonstrate long-forgotten skills. The museum has one of the oldest and largest museum harbours in the Netherlands, with several inner city harbours displaying historic barges, including the Oude Haven, Wijnhaven, and Haringvliet. The museum is a great place to visit with family and friends, with something for everyone to enjoy

Plan your family visit to the Museumhaven with these blog insights 👇

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(Tip!) Maritime museum with kids: all the info at a glance!

(Tip!) Maritime museum with kids: all the info at a glance!
This family's experience:

Activities: Kids can do a scavenger hunt here and look for all kinds of animals. We really enjoyed this scavenger hunt through the harbor

Highlights: We found Museumhaven to be a nice addition to the Maritime Museum ✨