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Opening hours

Book your ticket online, even if you have a Museum Pass, Vriendenloterij VIP-KAART (18+) or Rotterdampas (which is free). This way you are assured of access to the Maritime Museum. See you!

Main building

  • Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Sundays and public holidays: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
  • Easter Sunday and Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Whit Sunday and Whit Monday, December 26, December 31)
  • December 5, 24 and 31 we close at 16:00

During school holidays also open on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

December 5, 24 and 31 we close at 16:00

Maritime Museum Harbour

  • Museum jetty and workshops: 11.00 a.m. - 17.00 p.m.

From November 1 to the beginning of April, the historic ships are closed, the museum jetty and workshops in the pavilion remain accessible.

Food and drinks - drop your anchor

  • Museum cafe Het Lage Licht has the same opening hours as our main building.

Museum shop

Our museum shop is open during opening hours of our main building.

Library

  • Tuesday to Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m

During school holidays also open on Mondays.

If you are looking for something specific in our collection or if you have a question, please email library@maritiemmuseum.nl. The library is accessible for free. Do you also want to visit the exhibitions? Then you must have a valid entrance ticket.

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