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South Holland · Technology & transport

Het Keringhuis explains the Maeslantkering step by step

An exhibition, the Watervertelplein and a scheduled guided tour (instaprondleiding) show how the Maeslantkering (Maeslant storm surge barrier) holds back high water and what choices water management involves.

Plan your visit ↗

The Watervertelplein works through scenarios

Choose one high-water situation and follow which measurement, decision and technical response is explained. Distinguish between the model and the actual barrier.

Outside to the barrier

During a guided tour, scale and location become tangible. Look at the arms, gates and shipping channel, and follow the guide’s safety route.

Climate alongside technology

The presentation links protection to changing conditions. With graphs, check the period, unit and scenario before you draw a conclusion.

Before you go

Open Monday–Friday 10.00–16.00 and Saturday, Sunday and public holidays 11.00–17.00. Scheduled guided tours (instaprondleidingen) must be booked. The restaurant has its own season and schedule. Sources differ on closure on Boxing Day; check 25, 26 and 31 December and 1 January.

Sources

This first edition has been compiled from collected museum information. Not all of the information has yet been confirmed by the museum. Viewing tips are by the editorial team. The sources used are listed below.

  1. Research card 1268 — Het Keringhuis

    Source reference supplied; independent source check still needed. Unverified reference from a supplied research card; content, authority and currency still to be checked independently.

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