> Noah’s Ark is a museum and experience aboard De Ark van Noach at ZUIDYARD, Rotterdam-Zuid: four decks, a treasure hunt for children, tickets €2. Source: https://arkmuseum.eu/en/museum-rotterdam · Language: en · Noah’s Ark Museum in Rotterdam # 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. [Book tickets](https://tickets.arkmuseum.eu/) [About Noah’s Ark](https://arkmuseum.eu/en/noahs-ark-rotterdam) ## 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. ![The top deck of Noah’s Ark under a starry sky](https://arkmuseum.eu/assets/arkvannoach/bovendek-sterrennacht.webp) ## 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. ![Children exploring Noah’s Ark in Rotterdam](https://arkmuseum.eu/assets/arkvannoach/kinderen-mist.webp) ## 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. At ZUIDYARD ### [Spelen bij Beelen](https://spelenbijbeelen.nl/en/playground-rotterdam) Play park for families with children aged 0 to 12. At ZUIDYARD ### [Gigi’s Klim World](https://gigisklimworld.nl/en/climbing-park-rotterdam) Indoor climbing park for children and adults from 130 cm. Opposite the Ark ### [PIER40](https://pier40.nl/) Round off your visit with a bite and a drink by the water. From 20 October 2026 ### [ZUIDYARD Cruise](https://zuidyardcruise.nl/en/boat-tour-rotterdam) 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 Rotterdam ### [Visit Noah’s Ark in Rotterdam (De Ark van Noach)](https://arkmuseum.eu/en/noahs-ark-rotterdam) Rotterdam ### [Rainy day in Rotterdam? Visit Noah’s Ark](https://arkmuseum.eu/en/rainy-day-rotterdam) ## 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. Spelen bij Beelen ### [Playground Rotterdam](https://spelenbijbeelen.nl/en/playground-rotterdam) Play park for families with children aged 0 to 12. Gigi’s Klim World ### [Climbing park Rotterdam](https://gigisklimworld.nl/en/climbing-park-rotterdam) Indoor climbing adventure for children and adults from 130 cm. Beelen Eye ### [Ferris wheel Rotterdam](https://beeleneye.nl/en/ferris-wheel-rotterdam) Ferris wheel with views over Rotterdam. PIER40 ### [Waterfront restaurant Rotterdam](https://pier40.nl/en/waterfront-restaurant-rotterdam) Restaurant and terrace on the Maashaven. ZUIDYARD Cruise ### [Boat tour Rotterdam](https://zuidyardcruise.nl/en/boat-tour-rotterdam) Boat tour through Rotterdam from ZUIDYARD. Tickets now on sale online. DOKSIDE · Coming soon ### [Company outing Rotterdam](https://dokside.nl/en/company-outing-rotterdam) Business events by the water, from November 2026. Miniworld Rotterdam · Coming soon ### [Miniature world Rotterdam](https://miniworldrotterdam.com/en/miniature-world-rotterdam) Miniature world, still at Weena 745 for now. Moving to ZUIDYARD in 2027. R’DAM LOOKOUT · Coming soon ### [Thrill ride with a view](https://rdamlookout.nl/) A view for thrill-seekers, from March 2027. --- ## Practical - Address: Doklaan 40, 3081 AD Rotterdam (ZUIDYARD) - Opening hours: Wed–Sat 10:00–19:00 · Sun 12:30–19:00 · Mon & Tue closed; Christmas holidays open daily, except 25 Dec and 1 Jan - Price: € 2 per person (tickets: https://tickets.arkmuseum.eu/) - Contact: info@arkmuseum.eu, +31103137313 - Parking on site: € 4 per hour or € 22 for a day ticket, the first 15 minutes free. Metro: Maashaven station (line D/E), then a short walk. Water taxi: stop ZuidYard at the PIER40 terrace. - All pages as text: https://arkmuseum.eu/llms-full.txt