Step inside the shipyard of Museum Batavialand, where the air is filled with the smell of wood and the sound of hammers on iron. Here you can feel the energy of centuries-old craftsmanship as ships are brought back to life. Together with a passionate team of craftsmen, volunteers and interns, you relive the past and experience how crafts of the past tell the stories of today.
The shipyard of Museum Batavialand is bustling with activity. Refined wood carvings are created in the sculpture workshop, while the most beautiful miniatures are created in model making. In the forge, ship nails and metal parts are made with fire and craftsmanship. The rigging shop and sail-making shop provide authentic rigging and sails, fueled by materials from the weaving shop. Here you experience craftsmanship in its purest form!
Here shines the scale model of the famous warship The Seven Provinces. This 1:10 scale masterpiece shows just how grand and imposing the original ship was. Down to the smallest details, from the galley to the cannons, it offers an impressive look at 17th-century shipbuilding. Plus, life-size carvings of the ship hang on the wall!
Stand eye to eye with an iconic fishing ship from the 16th century! At Museum Batavialand, a water ship is being reconstructed using traditional techniques. From a walkway, watch as volunteers and craftsmen, guided by experienced teachers, bring this historic ship to life.
Want to see for yourself how history is made? Then come to the shipyard of Museum Batavialand, where stories, craftsmanship and innovation come together.
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.
