Visit Noah’s Ark in Rotterdam (De Ark van Noach)
Noah’s Ark, in Dutch De Ark van Noach, is moored at ZUIDYARD on the Doklaan 40 in Rotterdam-Zuid. It is a wooden ship 70 metres long and 13 metres high, with four decks and more than 2,000 m² of experiences around the story of Noah and the animals. A ticket costs €2.
What is Noah’s Ark in Rotterdam?
Noah’s Ark is a museum and experience aboard De Ark van Noach: a story ship you can simply walk into. Across four decks you journey through the story of Noah and the animals, told in a surprisingly contemporary way.
The Ark is not a traditional museum. Whatever you believe, visitors get talking with one another here: about hope, about responsibility and about how we treat the world.
How big is Noah’s Ark?
- 70 metres long from bow to stern: a ship as big as a city block.
- 13 metres high, with four decks above the water of ZUIDYARD.
- More than 2,000 m² of experiences, from the hold to the top deck.
- Allow 1 to 1.5 hours for a complete tour.
What do you see on board?
You walk through the ship past the stories on board, such as the Tree of Life. There is plenty to touch and experience; you can even take on Goliath.
Children set off with a treasure hunt and an information folder and so discover all the stories on board. A small surprise awaits at the end of the treasure hunt.
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).
Combine Noah’s Ark with more at ZUIDYARD
The Ark lies in the middle of ZUIDYARD, Rotterdam’s Waterfront Experience. Each attraction has its own ticket, so you choose what to combine.
PIER40
Restaurant and terrace on the Maashaven. Your Ark ticket is worth €2 off here.
At ZUIDYARDBeelen Eye
The 57-metre Ferris wheel with views over Rotterdam.
At ZUIDYARDSpelen bij Beelen
Play park for families with children aged 0 to 12.
Noah’s ArkMuseum in Rotterdam
Why the Ark is a museum for the whole family.
Frequently asked questions
Can I visit Noah’s Ark in Rotterdam?
Yes. Noah’s Ark (De Ark van Noach) is moored at ZUIDYARD, Doklaan 40 in Rotterdam-Zuid. You go inside the 70-metre wooden ship and visit four decks full of experiences. A ticket costs €2.
Where is Noah’s Ark in Rotterdam?
Noah’s Ark is at ZUIDYARD, Doklaan 40, 3081 AD Rotterdam, on the Maashaven in Rotterdam-Zuid. You can get there by bike, by public transport (towards Maashaven metro station), by car or by water taxi.
How big is Noah’s Ark in Rotterdam?
Noah’s Ark at ZUIDYARD in Rotterdam is 70 metres long and 13 metres high, with four decks and more than 2,000 m² of experiences. Allow 1 to 1.5 hours for a complete tour.
What are the opening hours of Noah’s Ark?
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.
How much is a ticket for Noah’s Ark?
A ticket for Noah’s Ark at ZUIDYARD in Rotterdam costs €2. Buy it at tickets.arkmuseum.eu or on the spot at PIER40, opposite the Ark. Your ticket is also a €2 voucher at PIER40.
How long will Noah’s Ark stay in Rotterdam?
That is not yet known. Noah’s Ark can be visited now at ZUIDYARD, Doklaan 40 in Rotterdam-Zuid. If you want to see the Ark, come soon.
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