Photo credits: Maritime Museum Rotterdam, photographers: Theo de Man, Fred Ernst, Marco de Swart.
The Maritime Museum Rotterdam is a museum that tells the story of the maritime history of the city and its harbor. Located in the city center, it is housed in an old customs office building that dates back to the 19th century. The museum has several exhibitions that showcase the rich history of the port of Rotterdam, which is one of the largest and busiest ports in the world.
The museum's main exhibition is called "Offshore Experience," which takes visitors on a virtual journey through the North Sea oil and gas industry. Visitors can experience the offshore world through a 360-degree projection of a drilling platform, as well as interactive exhibits that simulate the experiences of working on an offshore oil rig.
Other exhibitions in the museum include "The Professor Splash Show," which is an interactive science exhibition that teaches visitors about water and how it affects our daily lives, and "Dealing with Drugs," which explores the impact of the drug trade on Rotterdam's port and society.
The museum also has a collection of over 850,000 objects related to the maritime history of the city, including ship models, paintings, photographs, and historic documents. In addition, the museum offers various educational programs, events, and guided tours for visitors of all ages.