Museum Vlaardingen

The Vlaardingen Museum is housed in a beautifully restored historic shipowner’s mansion on the Westhaven. The museum tells the compelling story of people and the river. For centuries, Vlaardingen was the herring capital of the Netherlands, and you can feel that maritime pride in every room. From the hard labor aboard the herring boats to the innovative fishing techniques and the stories of those left behind at home: in this museum, you’ll discover how fishing has shaped the identity of this city forever.