Cultivate who you become

Five centuries of maritime epics unfold by the water’s edge, where the history of the Netherlands was written with the force of sails. This historic site retraces how a small territory tamed the ocean to become a global power. Beyond ancient maps and navigation instruments, adventure becomes concrete thanks to the presence of a magnificent replica of a ship from the Dutch East India Company (VOC). Stroll across the deck of this giant of the seas docked at the quay to grasp the rough daily life of sailors between naval battles and distant trade routes. A technological experience in virtual reality plunges you directly into the heart of the Golden Age, making palpable the bustle of former ports. Your admission includes entry to the themed galleries as well as free access to the historic ship docked on the quay.