At only a five-minute walk from Coolsingel and the Erasmus Bridge, you will find the Maritime Museum Rotterdam. In addition to a wide range of changing exhibitions and events, the museum also has permanent collections.  The museum collection consists of one million maritime objects. These include including ship models, pictures, charts, navigational instruments and ship's furniture.

Fun for Kids

Children from 4-12 years are welcome at 'Professor Plons'. Young visitors can experiment and explore here, inside as well as on the outside terrace.

Ram Vessel De Buffel

Next to the museum the 19th-century ram De Buffel is moored. It has been restored to its original condition. The officers' quarters are furnished in the style of the time and various objects tell more about life on board, early navigation, etc. The bookshop and museum café with outside terrace complete the picture.