Dutch Pinball Museum, Rotterdam

Another, quite unusual, attraction to be found in Delfshaven is the Dutch Pinball Museum. Just as its name suggests, the museum is entirely dedicated to the history and development of pinball machines.

It opened in August 2015, originally occupying a former warehouse near the Rijnhaven. Even before you step inside, the industrial setting hints at the area's maritime past, with traces of Rotterdam’s old Port Railway still seen nearby.

Inside, you’ll find around 120 pinball machines spread across two floors. Best of all, most of them are still fully operational, so this is not simply a museum where you stand back and look-you can actually play many of the exhibits.

On the lower floor, the focus is mainly on the earlier history of pinball. Among the highlights is Humpty Dumpty, introduced in 1947 and famous for being the first commercially produced pinball machine to feature flippers. Machines like this show how the game gradually progressed from a simple mechanical amusement to the fast-paced pinball we know today.

Head upstairs, and the collection gets more modern, with machines dating from the 1960s through to the 21st century. Here, you will come across familiar themes and titles, such as The Addams Family, Doctor Who, Revenge from Mars, and Indiana Jones.

So, regardless of whether you’re a serious pinball fan or simply curious, this museum offers a lively, hands-on experience with several decades of gaming history.