Board the imposing ship the Batavia and discover how this mirror-return ship protected itself with 32 powerful cannons, including rare bronze and composite specimens.
Board the imposing ship the Batavia and discover how this mirror-return ship protected itself with 32 powerful cannons, including rare bronze and composite specimens.
During school vacations and on selected weekends, you can attend a spectacular cannon shooting demonstration. The cannoners of Museum Batavialand perform this entirely in historical style, using replicas of the original cast-iron artillery of the Batavia. Check the calendar to see when the next demonstration is.
During the demonstrations, you will feel the power of the cannon and the echo of history. It is a unique opportunity to see how this iconic ship not only transported goods and personnel, but also ensured its own safety.
Don’t miss this unique experience and plan your visit to Museum Batavialand around the cannon shooting!
| Date | time |
| 22-2-2025 | 13.30 |
| 15.00 | |
| 1-3-2025 | 13.30 |
| 15.00 | |
| 5-4-2025 | 13.30 |
| 15.00 | |
| 3-5-2025 | 13.30 |
| 15.00 | |
| 7-6-2025 | 13.30 |
| 15.00 | |
| 5-7-2025 | 15.00 |
| 13.30 | |
| 2-8-2024 | 13.30 |
| 15.00 | |
| 3-8-2025 | 13.30 |
| 15.00 | |
| 6-9-2025 | 13.30 |
| 15.00 | |
| 4-10-2025 | 13.30 |
| 15.00 | |
| 25-10-2025 | 13.30 |
| 15.00 | |
| 26-10-2025 | 13.30 |
| 15.00 | |
| 1-11-2025 | 13.30 |
| 15.00 | |
| 6-12-2025 | 13.30 |
| 15.00 | |
| 27-12-2025 | 13.30 |
| 15.00 | |
| 28-12-2025 | 13.30 |
| 15.00 |
Discover centuries-old shipwrecks and uncover the story of how the Zuiderzee was transformed into new land. Step aboard the Batavia, explore its decks, witness the craftsmanship of traditional wooden shipbuilding, and immerse yourself in its many stories.
