Boatbuilding workshop for Creative Children and Adults
Follow in the footsteps of the boatbuilders!
The Boatbuilding Workshop is located right on the boatyard, so you can watch the real boatbuilders at work while you design and construct your own boat.
Children learn through play and experimentation what makes a boat sail well – and what prevents it from capsizing.
Get Tips and Tricks – and Learn Something New
Museum facilitators are ready with guidance, ideas, and practical tips.
Start by sketching your design, try out different materials, and finish by testing your boat.
In the workshop, children don’t just create seaworthy model boats – they also gain hands‑on experience with the museum’s approach to learning: experimenting your way towards new knowledge.
There is also a water basin, a kind of test tank, where you can try out your boat design and, if needed, return to the workshop to refine it.
When Can You Visit the Boatbuilding Workshop?
Opening Hours 2026
Easter Holiday: 28 March – 6 April
Every day in the summer season (May to September)
Autumn Holiday: 10 – 18 October
Price
The workshop is free once you have paid museum admission
Location
The workshop is located on the boatyard area on the museum island
Model Boats Built from Imagination and Recycled Materials
The do‑it‑yourself boats are built from wood scraps, paper, string, and any other imaginative materials you can dream up.
In the workshop, you’ll find tips, tricks, ideas, and inspiration to help you build a boat that can actually sail.
The workshop invites play and experimentation for children from around 8 years and up.
Younger children can participate with the help of an adult.
Follow in the footsteps of the boatbuilders!