Plan your visit

The museum ship De Buffel is less accessible for people with physical limitations due to: stairs that connect the different decks. Only the upper deck is wheelchair friendly.

Museum ship the Buffel is a unique piece of maritime cultural heritage. After serving as a ram tower ship for the Dutch Navy, the ship, built in 1868, was converted and put into use as a lodging and training ship for naval personnel in Hellevoetsluis after 28 years. The unique maritime value is reflected in the imaginative decoration of the ship. With its characteristic furnishings and special collection of recognizable nautical objects, it is not difficult to imagine yourself back in the naval days of Hellevoetsluis.

Opening hours

Closed on December 29th from 1:00 PM due to volunteer party!

November	Every Sunday	11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
December	Every Sunday Christmas holidays \| December 20 to 30 Christmas ( December 25 & 26) New Year’s Eve & New Year’s Day	11:00 AM – 5:00 PM 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed Closed

2026

Month	Remark	Times
January	Christmas holidays \| January 2nd to 4th Arrangements only	11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Closed
February	Arrangements only	Closed
March	Arrangements only	Closed
April	Every Sunday Easter 1st Day \| Sunday, April 5th Easter 2nd Day \| Monday, April 6th King’s Day \| Monday, April 27th May holiday \| April 25, 26, 27, 28, 29 and 30	11:00 AM – 5:00 PM 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Private 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Entrance fees

Type		Cost
Museum card		Free
Adults		€ 9,00
Child up to 4 years		Free
Child 4 to 12 years old		€ 4,50
Family 2 adults 2 children		€ 22,00
Family 2 adults 3 children		€ 26,00
Family 2 adults 4 to 6 children		€ 29,50
65+ per person ID required		€ 7,00
Veterans Unknown Heroes Veterans Pass		Gratis

Address and accessibility

Address

Koningskade 2
3221 CC Hellevoetsluis

Accessibility

There is free parking nearby.

Food and drink

In the summer months, the upper deck is furnished as a terrace where visitors to the ship can enjoy numerous refreshments. In winter the baking space is available for this.

Groups, schools, youth associations & children

Do you want to visit the museum with a larger group, a school, youth club or children’s party? De Buffalo makes it a perfect day.

Experience program Ketelbinkie & Kruitloper ➔

Pirate party ➔

Schools and youth associations ➔

Arrangements

The Buffel is a special ship that is moored at a historic location. In addition to the museum, it is also very suitable for getting married in front of the municipal registrar. If desired, the wedding party can also take place at the Buffel. The ship is also available for (family) parties. It is also possible to have a lunch/or dinner or meetings on board.

Getting married on the Buffel ➔

Parties, group outings or meetings ➔

The BUFFEL is located in the middle of a maritime environment

Three other attractions are within a short walk of the BUFFEL:

Drydock JAN BLANKEN	(Fortresse Holland) This 18^th century dry dock is still in use.	Website ➔
Lightship NOORDHINDER	This last Dutch lightship guided ships in the North Sea from 1963 to 1994.	Website ➔
Minesweeper BERNISSE	This special wooden naval ship, built in 1953, is part of the Royal Navy’s Sailing Heritage fleet.	Website ➔

Visiting conditions

Visiting conditions apply to the Museum Ramtorenschip Buffel.

Read our visiting conditions ➔

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