Museum Batavialand

Immerse yourself in a full-scale reconstruction of a 17th-century VOC merchant ship, the Batavia, which was painstakingly built over 10 years using traditional shipbuilding techniques. Explore three distinct experiences in one ticket: walk the decks of the historic vessel, discover traditional crafts like rope-making and blacksmithing at the working shipyard, and learn 6000 years of polder history through interactive exhibits in the museum hall. The ship itself features hand-carved stern decorations and authentic period furnishings—stepping aboard reveals the authentic sensory experience of wood, tar and linseed oil.