Spring break adventures!
Discover the fascinating (under)water world at the Maritime Museum. Embark on your own adventure and explore everything there is to see and experience above and below the water.
Plunge into adventure! In the hands-on kids’ expo ‘Plons! The Future of the Sea’ (ages 4-12), you dive into the underwater world. Or visit the new exhibition ‘Launch!’ (ages 8+), to learn what it takes to build a ship. Crack the code, and you’ll even get to launch it safely into the water!
Extra activities during spring break
Offshore Experience (8+)
Ever wondered what it’s like to live or work on a ship or platform in the middle of the sea?
Step aboard the Offshore Experience and find out!
Test your skills—are you agile, fearless, or resourceful enough to become the next offshore energy pioneer?
Spring break colouring contest
Join our colouring contest and win a special boat tour on one of our whisper boats through the Maritime District, Rotterdam’s historic city harbours!
Last winter, winners of our colouring contest got to visit Diergaarde Blijdorp (Rotterdam Zoo), exploring the Oceanium and maybe even spotting some sea stars—just like the newest members of our Zeesterren Club!
Fantasy creature workshop
Create your own shimmering fantasy creature in our ‘Shimmerbeasts’ workshop! Before crafting your masterpiece, get inspired by a special presentation on Charles Darwin’s voyage of discovery in the entrance hall.
Follow in Darwin’s Footsteps
Did you know young researchers recently retraced Darwin’s journey aboard the Rotterdam tall ship Oosterschelde? Learn more about their adventure!
For children aged 4 to 9, exciting maritime stories are read aloud daily at 12:00, 13:00, and 15:00 in the Museum Library.
Come and listen to amazing tales of sailors, mermaids, fish, and other fascinating creatures from the vast oceans!
When
Every day
Times
- 12:00 h
- 13:00 h
- 15:00 h
Embark on an adventure through Rotterdam with our brand-new kids' audiotour! Join Mees and Aunt Jane on a virtual metro ride through the exhibition ‘Destination: Port City’ and discover more about the city, the port, and the people who live there. You might even recognize some places along the way! Put on your headphones and get ready to explore.
Borrow a phone from your parent or guardian to listen to the audiotour. Simply scan the QR code at the exhibition entrance to start your journey. Oh, and… don’t forget your earbuds!
Make this spring break unforgettable with a visit to the Maritime Museum! Look beyond the horizon and get inspired by our exhibitions, workshops, and demonstrations.
Will we see you there?
Plan your visit
For ‘Plons! The Future of the Sea’, book a museum ticket and reserve a time slot for the exhibition. Other activities and exhibitions are included with a museum ticket.
Get your discounted tickets online now!
More to explore during spring break
From dam to global port
Travel through time in ‘Destination: Port City’ and discover how Rotterdam grew into Europe’s largest port.
Hop on a virtual metro ride through history! With a special kids’ audiotour.
Dutch shipbuilding
Shipbuilding is in the Dutch DNA!
But how did it start, and were we really the best? Find out in ‘Launch!’, our brand-new, splashy exhibition.
Spring break opening hours
Monday – Saturday: 10:00 – 17:00
Sunday: 11:00 – 17:00