Akerboom Archive

Since its founding in 1860, Akerboom has been shaped by more than a century and a half of craftsmanship, innovation, and tradition. What began as a small shipyard in Boskoop has grown into a world-renowned specialist in superyacht equipment. Yet its foundation has always been the same: dedication to quality, ingenuity, and the passing on of knowledge across generations.

The Akerboom Archive preserves this legacy. It holds not only technical drawings, tools, and yachts, but also the stories of the people behind them. By opening the archives, we keep alive the lessons, values, and creativity that continue to guide us today.

For Akerboom, history is not just a record of the past—it is a driver of continuity and identity, ensuring that each new innovation is rooted in 165 years of expertise. The reopening of the monumental Gemeente School in Leiden as an archive and exhibition space symbolizes this commitment: connecting heritage with the future, and craftsmanship with innovation.