Marines Museum — Attraction in Rotterdam

The Dutch Marines Museums is definitely worth a visit, even though it may not be the biggest of its kind. There are plenty of interesting items on display. The exhibition dives into the marine’s history which started already in 1665. Other parts of the museum exhibit the marine’s current role and capabilities. The museum is in the inner city of Rotterdam right in the place where it was defended by marines during the attack of The Netherlands in the Second World War. From the top of the building, you’ll have a magnificent view of the city. On the walls of “The White House” next door you can still find bullet holes. The museum offers a good mix for adults and kids. You’ll find a balanced mix of modern displays, maquettes, video footage. The staff is very kind...

This might be the least pleasant visiting in Netherlands. As a big fan of marine and navy history and knowledge, I might be not fair for people who can comprehend the Dutch language but as an expat trying to get some information from the museum employee who didn’t have any positive response and instead highlighting the need of importance of learning the language. But I’m not trying to bring the conflict and if the museum is visioned to open for people who speak Dutch only, I’m afraid to predict how many years it can sustain 🤣?! Just a real thought 💭 and bear in mind for people who work there may lead you to disappointment!

Sorry I won’t go again unless...

The maritime museum is a small museum, consisting of 3 floor. You start at the top around the time of Michael de Ruyter setting up the foundation of the Marines, and travel as you go down to the Marines as we know today.

It is a rather small museum, but it does quite an effective job at informing the visitors of the above mentioned timeline. This trip, which I estimate around 1 to 1,5h if you're only with adults (adding half an hour if you visit with children), can easily be added in a travel schedule for that day, so definitely worth visiting in my honest opinion (having...