01 · Location
The Ark lies at ZUIDYARD
Doklaan 40
3081 AD Rotterdam
Your visit
Good to know
before you come
You can now find the Ark in Rotterdam, at ZUIDYARD! Below is everything you need for a relaxed visit.
Practical information
Plan your day
on the water
02 · Opening hours
When the Ark is open
Wed–Sat 10:00–19:00 · Sun 12:30–19:00 · Mon & Tue closed
03 · Tickets
A visit costs € 2,—
Your ticket is also a voucher at PIER40.
More information04 · Duration
Allow 1 to 1.5 hours
You walk through all four decks at your own pace.
05 · Accessibility
The Ark is not wheelchair accessible
ZUIDYARD itself is easy to reach.
More information06 · Parking
Plenty of parking on our own grounds
€ 4,- per hour or € 22,- for a day ticket. The first 15 minutes are free.
07 · When it is busy
A maximum of 100 visitors at a time
Full for a moment? Wait outside or at PIER40 with a snack or a drink, or go to Spelen bij Beelen, Gigi’s Klim World or ZUIDYARD Cruise first.
08 · Until what time
Open until 19:00
We never close 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, open until 20:00.
Opening hours by week
| Period | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| autumn half-term 23–25 Oct | – | – | – | – | 10–19 | 10–19 | 12:30–19 |
| 26 Oct–18 Dec | closed | closed | 10–19 | 10–19 | 10–19 | 10–19 | 12:30–19 |
| Christmas holidays 19 Dec–3 JanClosed on 25 Dec and 1 Jan. | 10–19 | 10–19 | 10–19 | 10–19 | 10–19 | 10–19 | 12:30–19 |
| from Mon 4 Jan | closed | closed | 10–19 | 10–19 | 10–19 | 10–19 | 12:30–19 |
Combine your visit
The Ark lies at ZUIDYARD, with more to do for a full day by the water. Is the Ark busy for a moment? Then go to Spelen bij Beelen, Gigi’s Klim World, PIER40 or ZUIDYARD Cruise first.
Getting here
How to get here
ZUIDYARD lies on the Maas in Rotterdam and can be reached by bike, by public transport and by car.
By car
Follow the signs to Doklaan 40, Rotterdam-Zuid.
By public transport
Plan your route to Rotterdam-Zuid and walk from the nearest stop to ZUIDYARD.
By bike
Cycle along the Maas towards Doklaan. There is bicycle parking on site.
By water taxi
ZUIDYARD can also be reached by water taxi. Book your trip in the Watertaxi Rotterdam app and choose the ZuidYard stop (Doklaan 40). The water taxi moors at the PIER40 terrace; from there it is at most about 3 minutes on foot. You can also book on +31 10 403 03 03, at info@watertaxirotterdam.nl or at their desk next to Hotel New York. Walk past PIER40 to the shared entrance; the Ark is moored close by.
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