Duiker Doris: An Interactive Maritime Exhibition for Families at the National Maritime Museum

Duiker Doris is an adventurous, maritime museum experience designed for families with children aged 2 and up. This narrative and interactive exhibition invites young visitors to explore a wonderful water world, help Doris find a lost lighthouse lamp, and discover the joys of the sea.

Duiker Doris is an immersive and interactive maritime exhibition tailored for families with children aged 2 and older, inviting them to explore a wondrous water world. The exhibition centers on the character Duiker Doris, who must find a lost lighthouse lamp and return it to the lighthouse. Visitors, accompanied by family and friends, are encouraged to engage with the space in a low-threshold manner, fostering an early appreciation for museums, water, and the maritime world. The adventure takes families from the sea to land, with opportunities to climb through barrels and boats, listen to a singing seaweed forest, and build with sea monsters. The exhibition also offers a glimpse into the work of illustrator Kwennie Cheng, whose style is evident throughout the exhibit, including a specially designed family toilet adjacent to the exhibition space. The accompanying picture book, 'Duiker Doris en het verdwenen vuurtorenlicht,' written by Astrid Sy with illustrations by Kwennie Cheng, is available in the museum shop and online. The exhibition was developed in collaboration with design agency Kaleido Collective and illustrator Kwennie Cheng, made possible by Het Compagnie Fonds.

The exhibition is part of the National Maritime Museum. General museum admission information is available on their website. Specific ticketing details should be confirmed directly with the museum.