At Museum 't Kromhout, on the site of an original Amsterdam shipyard, old marine engines show how vessels were powered as technology changed. The collection includes steam and combustion engines dating from the 1890s, many kept in working condition and demonstrated by volunteer engineers. You can also see a nineteenth-century forge and learn about traditional shipbuilding at the neighbouring Museumyard ‘t Kromhout. Set aside time to talk with the volunteers if you want more context on the machinery and its maritime history.
Engines from the Kromhout shipyard
The museum is on the former Kromhout shipyard site and centres on engines made by Firma Kromhout. Its collection includes marine steam and combustion engines dating from the 1890s. Many are still in working condition, and volunteer engineers demonstrate them.
The displays trace changes in vessel power, from sail to electric. For a closer look at the engineering, take time to speak with the volunteers, who can explain the machinery and its maritime context.
The forge and the neighbouring shipyard
An original nineteenth-century forge gives the museum another view of the work carried out at a shipyard. There is also a film room. Next door, Museumyard ‘t Kromhout presents traditional shipbuilding techniques through exhibits and displays, so the two sites can be visited together.
Perguntas frequentes
Are the engines at Museum 't Kromhout working?
Many of the historic engines are kept in working condition. Volunteer engineers demonstrate them.
What else is there to see besides engines?
The museum has an original nineteenth-century forge and a film room. Traditional shipbuilding displays are next door at Museumyard ‘t Kromhout.
Where is Museum 't Kromhout?
It is at Hoogte Kadijk 147 in Amsterdam, on the original Kromhout shipyard site.
