Nationaal Baggermuseum

The Nationaal Baggermuseum is a museum in Sliedrecht, the historic heartland of the Dutch dredging industry. Housed in a historic building on Molendijk, it introduces visitors to the past and present of dredging, from major waterworks to international projects such as the Suez Canal. Its collection includes objects, films, books and archival materials that explain the industry’s history and technology. In the BaggerPraktijkTuin, visitors can explore dredging equipment and see components that illustrate how modern dredgers work, including a pump housing, draghead and cutterhead.

The museum welcomes individual visitors, families, groups and schools. Educational programmes include lessons for primary and secondary students, while public activities feature lectures, children’s craft sessions and guided tours. Visitors can also enquire about group arrangements, a High Tea experience and use of the museum as a wedding venue. The museum’s library and archive support research and learning. Open Wednesday to Saturday, it offers an engaging look at the engineering, people and projects that have shaped dredging in the Netherlands and beyond.