Culture & Museums

Parking Maritiem Museum - Rotterdam

Leuvehaven 1, 3011 EA Rotterdam, Netherlands

Maritiem Museum car park

Planning a day at the Maritiem Museum at Leuvehaven? Parking at Maritiem Museum is easiest in the Interparking Markthal car park, within walking distance of the water, the historic harbour and the exhibitions. You park right in the city centre, close to Blaak and the Old Harbour. That means: step out of your car and head straight towards the museum. An added bonus: it is the perfect location if you want to combine your museum visit with the Markthal, lunch by the water or a stroll through the city centre. With a pre-booked parking spot you are guaranteed a space and save on your parking costs.

Parking at Maritiem Museum

Parking at Maritiem Museum is most convenient at Markthal car park. On only a short and straightforward walk through the city centre. Coming from another part of the city? Lijnbaan and WTC Beursplein car parks are good alternatives. From Lijnbaan, it is about a 10 to 13-minute walk to the museum. From WTC Beursplein, it is roughly 9 to 10 minutes on foot. All three car parks are centrally located and ideal if you plan to visit multiple places in Rotterdam. Weekends and school holidays can be busy around the museum. Pre-booking helps you avoid searching for a parking space.

How to get from the car park to Maritiem Museum

From Markthal car park, walk via Blaak towards Leuvehaven. Within minutes, you will already see the ships in the museum harbour. The route is clear and entirely on foot. If you park at WTC Beursplein, walk via Beursplein and Blaak towards the water. From Lijnbaan, head through the city centre towards Coolsingel and then continue to Leuvehaven. All routes are simple and take you straight through the heart of Rotterdam.

Pre-book a parking space at Maritiem Museum

For a visit to the Maritiem Museum, Day Parking is the best choice. Staying in the city in the evening? Evening Parking (17:00 – 02:00) is a cost-effective option. By pre-booking online at Markthal car park, you are guaranteed a space and can save up to 50%. You can enter and exit easily without using the payment machine. Staying in the city in the evening? Evening Parking (17:00 – 02:00) is a cost-effective option. Pre-book your parking space at Markthal car park here.

What to expect at Maritiem Museum

The Maritiem Museum shows how significant the maritime world is to Rotterdam and to our daily lives. From centuries-old ship models to modern offshore technology and sustainable innovations, you will discover how the Netherlands has looked beyond the horizon for generations. Inside, you will find interactive exhibitions for both adults and children. Outside, the museum harbour features historic ships and cranes that show how the world port of Rotterdam began at this very location. In summer, you can even take to the water yourself. Thanks to its central location, your museum visit is easy to combine with the Markthal, the Old Harbour or a walk along the River Maas.