Rotterdam is home to the world's biggest port, and without it the city wouldn't be the same as it is today. The city's main attraction is Maritime Museum. It is located in the center of Rotterdam and very easily accessible by metro, tram, bus, bicycle, or on foot. Please keep in mind that if you are coming by car, parking is not free in the center of Rotterdam and there are no parking spaces available in front of the museum. The Maritime Museum is open almost every day and offers a large collection of maritime history. The founder of the museum was Prince Hendrik the Sailor, who in 1845 became the chairman of the Royal Dutch Yacht club in Rotterdam. Thirty years later, in 1874, the Maritime Museum of the Royal Dutch Yacht club was opened to the public. In the years since, the museum has grown considerably. In 2003, a new wing was built which houses Nedloyd's permanent collection, which includes old paintings, maps and ship models. The museum's collection has a long history, and its collectio n consists of ship models, paintings, old sea maps, photographs, audio/video material and much more. The museum has an ever-changing program of exhibitions, so there is always something new to see. One interesting feature of the museum is the outside section. Next to the museum, the steamship 'Buffel' is situated and restored to its old condition. You can walk around on the deck and have a look inside, where you can learn about the different themes related to the history of Marine life. The museum welcomes groups and offers guided tours in Dutch, English and German.

Located in historical Delfshaven, this building was originally a warehouse built in 1826 for the purpose of storing grain. The actual history is not really known, but it is said that the warehouse somehow didn't meet its requirements and was sold in 1856. In 1975, it was finally opened as a museum and the old atmosphere of the warehouse was preserved. The museum has a collection of all sorts of items on all floors of the warehouse, from paintings to Barbie dolls to photographs to underwear. All these objects portray the way people in Rotterdam used to live, and how they live in the present. However, the museum isn?t located in the center, but is accessible by bus, tram, metro or car. Admission charged.

Though this might be a museum with a higher admission fee than many others, it is a great place for children, as admission for them is free. The museum is close to the city center and can easily be reached on foot or by tram and metro. It has an exhibit of Modern art which is presented at the Digital Depot. A surprising combination of digital information and real Modern art, through using a touch-screen you can get acquainted with the pieces of art and their history. Another permanent exhibition at the museum is the collection of Isidore Ducasse and other Surrealists. There are also regular new exhibitions, and even a kid?s workshop with many activities.