A museum in Rotterdam for the whole family: Noah’s Ark
Looking for a museum in Rotterdam to visit with the whole family? Noah’s Ark is a museum and experience aboard De Ark van Noach: a 70-metre wooden ship at ZUIDYARD in Rotterdam-Zuid, with four decks around the story of Noah and the animals. A ticket costs €2.
A museum inside a ship
The Ark is not a traditional museum. You step aboard a story ship 70 metres long and 13 metres high and journey through the story of Noah and the animals across more than 2,000 m².
Along the way it is about climate, cooperation, responsibility, humanity and animals. Whatever you believe, the Ark is a place where visitors get talking with one another.
A museum with kids in Rotterdam
Children never get bored on the Ark. They set off with a treasure hunt and an information folder and so discover all the stories on board. Touching is allowed, and you can even take on Goliath.
A small surprise awaits at the end of the treasure hunt. The Ark is suitable for children of all ages.
Good to know
- Address: ZUIDYARD, Doklaan 40, 3081 AD Rotterdam, on the Maashaven in Rotterdam-Zuid.
- Wednesday to Saturday 10:00–19:00, Sunday 12:30–19:00, Monday and Tuesday closed; during the Christmas holidays (19 December–3 January) open every day, except 25 December and 1 January.
- Tickets: €2 per person, online or on the spot at PIER40, opposite the Ark. Your ticket is also a €2 voucher at PIER40.
- Allow 1 to 1.5 hours for all four decks.
- A maximum of 100 visitors can be aboard at a time; if it is full for a moment, wait outside or at PIER40 with a snack or a drink, or visit Spelen bij Beelen, Gigi’s Klim World or ZUIDYARD Cruise first.
- The Ark closes at 19:00 and never closes for the day before everyone with a ticket for that day has been aboard. The afternoon is a great time to come, followed by dinner at PIER40, opposite the Ark, open until 20:00.
- Suitable for the whole family. Unfortunately the Ark is not wheelchair accessible. Dogs are not allowed on the Ark.
- Parking on our own grounds: €4 per hour or €22 for a day ticket, the first 15 minutes free.
- By public transport, travel towards Maashaven metro station or Rotterdam-Zuid and walk to ZUIDYARD. The water taxi also stops at ZUIDYARD (Zuidyard stop, at the PIER40 terrace).
After the museum: more to do at ZUIDYARD
The Ark lies at ZUIDYARD on the Maashaven, with more to do for a whole day by the water.
Spelen bij Beelen
Play park for families with children aged 0 to 12.
At ZUIDYARDGigi’s Klim World
Indoor climbing park for children and adults from 130 cm.
Opposite the ArkPIER40
Round off your visit with a bite and a drink by the water.
From 20 October 2026ZUIDYARD Cruise
Rotterdam from the water, straight from the ZUIDYARD quay.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a museum in Rotterdam-Zuid?
Yes. Noah’s Ark is at ZUIDYARD, Doklaan 40 in Rotterdam-Zuid: a museum and experience aboard De Ark van Noach, a 70-metre wooden ship with four decks. A ticket costs €2.
Which museum in Rotterdam can you visit with kids?
Noah’s Ark (De Ark van Noach) at ZUIDYARD in Rotterdam-Zuid is suitable for the whole family. Children set off with a treasure hunt and an information folder, touching is allowed and a small surprise awaits at the end.
Is Noah’s Ark an ordinary museum?
No. Noah’s Ark in Rotterdam is not a traditional museum but a story ship: De Ark van Noach, 70 metres long, where you experience the story of Noah and the animals across four decks and get talking with one another.
How long does a visit to Noah’s Ark take?
Allow 1 to 1.5 hours for a complete tour of the four decks of Noah’s Ark at ZUIDYARD in Rotterdam.
What are the opening hours of the museum?
These are the opening hours of Noah’s Ark at ZUIDYARD in Rotterdam. Wednesday to Saturday 10:00–19:00, Sunday 12:30–19:00, Monday and Tuesday closed; during the Christmas holidays (19 December–3 January) open every day, except 25 December and 1 January.
Is Noah’s Ark wheelchair accessible?
No, unfortunately Noah’s Ark in Rotterdam is not accessible for people with disabilities. Other attractions at ZUIDYARD, Doklaan 40, are accessible.
More about Noah’s Ark
More to do at ZUIDYARD
All on one site on the Maashaven in Rotterdam-Zuid, Doklaan 40.
Combine in the ticket shop: book 2 or more attractions and get 10% off every extra attraction (not on Noah’s Ark and ZUIDYARD Cruise). Cannot be combined with a discount code.
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