Where can I buy tickets for Batavia Yard?
Tickets are available at the cash desk. Unlike donors, Museumkaart (annual museum pass) holders do not have free admission.

What are the opening times?
Batavia Yard is open all year round from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Click here for more information.

Are there enough parking spaces at Batavia Yard?
There are plenty of parking spaces in Batavia Stad and the VOC garage. Click here for more information.

I have a combination ticket for Batavia Yard and the Nieuw Land heritage centre. Do I have to visit both on the same day?
The ticket is valid for one year. The date of purchase is on the ticket. Once purchased, the tickets cannot be exchanged for money or for tickets on another date.

Are there special packages for groups and schools?
Definitely. For more information about such packages, please contact the reservations department on +31 (0)320-261409 or send an email to reservering@bataviawerf.nl

Are there possibilities for companies to book packages and conference facilities?
Yes. Our reservations department will be happy to inform you about the possibilities. Please call +31 (0)320-261409

Are pets allowed into Batavia Yard?
Yes, as long as they are on a lead.

Is Batavia Yard accessible for wheelchairs?
Batavia Yard is partially accessible for wheelchairs. The ships cannot be visited but the workshops and other areas can. There is also a disabled toilet.

What kind of wood is used and where does it come from?
The wood that was used to build the Batavia and that is currently being used for the reconstruction of De 7 Provinciën is oak. Oak is both strong and durable, and ours comes from Denmark.

Why are we building the ships and what are we going to do with them?
Batavia Yard reconstructs 17th-century ships because the originals have perished or are lying on the bottom of the sea. It enables us to retain knowledge for future generations.

How many people worked on the Batavia?
In total, 600 young adults worked on the ship over a period of ten years, under the supervision of master shipbuilder Willem Vos.

How long did it originally take to build these ships?
These ships were originally built in about 9 months.

Where can I lodge a complaint?
Quality is important to Batavia Yard. If you have any complaints, please let us know. To email, click here or write to: Bataviawerf, T.a.v. afd. Publiekszaken, Oostvaardersdijk 01-09, 8242 PA Lelystad, The Netherlands.