Maritime Museum

The Maritime Museum Prins Hendrik was formed around the collection of the Royal Duch Yachtclub, which was founded on the wishes of Prince Hendrik, brother of King Willem III. The Yachtclub was based on the Willemskade in the building that now houses the Wereldmuseum (Ethnological museum). Both museums have their roots in the Yachtclub. The museum's collection consists of ship models, prints, sea maps, construction designs, photo's and pictures and martime utensils. The collection holds more than half a milion objects. The museum has permanent and changing exhibitions and has a library.  The permanent exhibitions are: Professor Plons (professor splash), for children De Collectie a choice of models, instruments, maps and prints. WereldHaven - HavenWereld (world port - port world), a, partly interactive, multimedia presentation of the present day port of Rotterdam. Sea Monsters Loch Ness, Mermaids... do they really exist? Dealing with Drugs the harsh realities of drug traficking and law enforcment in the port Maritime Master Works maritime paintings from the 17th century up to the present time. The museum shop sells a wide range of books and photo's of and about ships and shipping. open tue-sat 10-17, sun and hol. 11-17 hrs. closed 1 jan, 30 apr en 25 dec .  . Maritiem Museum Rotterdam, Leuvehaven 1 Postbus 988 3000 AZ Rotterdam Phone : 010-4132680 Fax : 010-4137342 Website: http://www.mmph.nl Public Transport: tramlines 8, 20, 23, 25 (stop Churchillplein) or metro (stop Beurs)