> Rain in Rotterdam? Visit Noah’s Ark inside the ship: four decks of experiences at ZUIDYARD, Rotterdam-Zuid. Allow 1 to 1.5 hours, tickets €2. Source: https://arkmuseum.eu/en/rainy-day-rotterdam · Language: en · Noah’s Ark Rainy day · Rotterdam # Rainy day in Rotterdam? Visit Noah’s Ark Rain in Rotterdam? You visit Noah’s Ark inside the ship: De Ark van Noach at ZUIDYARD in Rotterdam-Zuid has four decks and more than 2,000 m² of experiences. Allow 1 to 1.5 hours, for €2 per person. [Book tickets](https://tickets.arkmuseum.eu/) [Plan your visit](https://arkmuseum.eu/en/bezoek) ## What to do in Rotterdam when it rains? Step aboard Noah’s Ark. The wooden ship, 70 metres long and 13 metres high, is moored at ZUIDYARD on the Doklaan 40, and you visit it inside, deck by deck. On board you journey through the story of Noah and the animals. Children set off with a treasure hunt and an information folder, and there is plenty to touch. ![Noah’s Ark in the harbour at sunset](https://arkmuseum.eu/assets/arkvannoach/ark-zonsondergang-haven.webp) ## Indoor things to do at ZUIDYARD On the same site there are more places where you stay dry. Each attraction has its own ticket. Indoor ### [Gigi’s Klim World](https://gigisklimworld.nl/en/climbing-park-rotterdam) Indoor climbing park from 130 cm, including entry to Spelen bij Beelen. Covered ### [Spelen bij Beelen](https://spelenbijbeelen.nl/en/indoor-play) Indoor play for children aged 0 to 12. Opposite the Ark ### [PIER40](https://pier40.nl/) Lunch, drinks or dinner on the Maashaven. ZUIDYARD ### [Things to do in Rotterdam](https://zuidyard.com/en/things-to-do-rotterdam.html) Everything you can do at ZUIDYARD in one day. ## 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). ## Frequently asked questions **What can you do in Rotterdam when it rains?** Visit Noah’s Ark at ZUIDYARD, Doklaan 40 in Rotterdam-Zuid. You explore it inside the 70-metre wooden ship, with four decks of experiences for €2. On the same site you also find the indoor climbing park Gigi’s Klim World and restaurant PIER40. **Is Noah’s Ark indoors?** Yes. You visit Noah’s Ark at ZUIDYARD in Rotterdam inside the ship: four decks and more than 2,000 m² of experiences around the story of Noah and the animals. **Is Noah’s Ark a good day out for the whole family?** Yes. Noah’s Ark (De Ark van Noach) at ZUIDYARD in Rotterdam-Zuid is suitable for all ages. Children do a treasure hunt with an information folder and a small surprise awaits at the end. **When is Noah’s Ark open?** 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. **Can I eat and drink at Noah’s Ark?** Yes, at PIER40, the restaurant opposite the Ark at ZUIDYARD in Rotterdam. Your Ark ticket is a €2 voucher there. Bringing your own food and drink onto the Ark is not allowed. ## More about Noah’s Ark Rotterdam ### [Visit Noah’s Ark in Rotterdam (De Ark van Noach)](https://arkmuseum.eu/en/noahs-ark-rotterdam) Museum in Rotterdam ### [A museum in Rotterdam for the whole family: Noah’s Ark](https://arkmuseum.eu/en/museum-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