Doris Diver (2+) - National Maritime Museum
Doris Diver is an adventurous, maritime museum experience for families with children aged 2 and older. This narrative and interactive exhibition for the youngest museum visitors is now on display at the National Maritime Museum.
In this space, children aged 2+ — together with parents, caregivers, grandparents, friends, or babysitters — can explore the museum in a playful, accessible way and discover a love for water and the maritime world.
Join Doris on an imaginative journey from sea to land. At the bottom of the ocean, she finds a mysterious lamp that must be returned to the lighthouse. Along the way, she encounters all kinds of creatures and experiences fun, exciting, and educational moments. Families are invited to climb through barrels and boats, listen to a singing seaweed forest, build with elegant sea monsters, and much more!
Meet Doris and take a behind-the-scenes look at the work of illustrator Kwennie Cheng.
An admission ticket grants access to the entire museum, including Navigate by the Stars, The Whale Story, and a visit to the VOC ship Amsterdam.
This is an estimated duration.
Right next to the exhibition is a special Doris Diver bathroom: a family restroom with a child-sized toilet seat, a low washbasin for children, and a changing table.
This family bathroom was designed together with illustrator Kwennie Cheng and matches the playful style of the exhibition.
All exhibitions and facilities are accessible by lift.
If you are visiting with a companion, the companion may enter free of charge. They must still book a (free) online ticket for the correct date.
Mobility scooters are not allowed due to the safety of the collection. You may borrow a wheelchair instead.
You can reserve one before your visit by calling 020 523 22 22 or emailing info@hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl.
Seating & museum stools
Benches can be found throughout the museum if you need a break.
Museum stools are also available to borrow at the entrance of the Republic at Sea exhibition and on the east side of the ground floor.
You or your companion may take one and bring it along to all exhibitions.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome in the museum.
museum | Monday–Sunday | 10:00–17:00
museum shop | Monday–Sunday | 10:00–17:00
library | Monday–Friday | 10:00–17:00
The lighthouse lamp is missing! Help Doris Diver return the lamp and explore a magical underwater world with her.
Doris Diver is an adventurous, maritime museum experience for families with children aged 2 and older. This narrative and interactive exhibition introduces the youngest visitors to the museum, the love of water, and the maritime world in a playful way.
Join Doris on an imaginative journey from sea to land. At the bottom of the ocean, Doris discovers a mysterious lamp that needs to be returned to the lighthouse. Along the way, she encounters many surprises and experiences moments that are fun, exciting, or educational.
Families are invited to climb through barrels and boats, listen to a singing seaweed forest, build with graceful sea monsters, and explore together freely.
Meet Doris and enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the artwork of illustrator Kwennie Cheng.