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South Holland · Water & shipping

Museumhaven Gouda is a walk past sailing heritage

Along the Vest, Bogen, Buurtje and Turfsingel lie historic working vessels that still sail and are often lived on; the harbour itself forms the open-air museum.

Plan your visit ↗

The ships remain private

View klippers, barges (aken), tjalks and tugs from the quayside. The ships are lived in and may not be boarded freely; respect privacy and barriers.

Three routes, three paces

A short circuit focuses on ships, a longer walk on the harbour and a children’s route on searching. Choose in advance which route suits your time and group.

Work on the quay

The Werfhuijs and the harbour crane point to maintenance and craftsmanship. Fixed opening hours for the Werfhuijs are not confirmed.

Before you go

The outdoor harbour is free and always accessible. That does not mean the ships or the Werfhuijs are open. Start at the IJsselhuis, for example, allow for the weather and the quay surface, and phone ahead if you specifically want to see the Werfhuijs.

Sources

This information has been compiled from public sources. Not everything has been confirmed by the museum itself; please check opening hours and prices on the museum's website.

  1. Museumhaven Gouda (museumhavengouda.nl)

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