Since 1973, the Scheepvaartmuseum has been based in the national arsenal, one of the major Golden Age buildings of Amsterdam.
Since 1973, the Scheepvaartmuseum has been based in the national arsenal, one of the major Golden Age buildings of Amsterdam.
The National Maritime Museum, built in 1656 as a warehouse of Amsterdam's war fleet, was created by city architect Daniel Stalpaert
Created in 1656 by city architect Daniel Stalpaert, it was built as a warehouse of Amsterdam's war fleet. Amsterdam was the world's largest port and the Dutch dominated the world trade.
Now, more than 350 years later, the arsenal is still an impressive and characteristic building. It breathes maritime history.
Het Scheepvaartmuseum houses one of the world's biggest collections of nautical art and artefacts, including globes, maps, marvels, paintings, ship models, ship decorations, navigational instruments and more.
Highlights include East Indiaman Amsterdam, the Royal Barge, and Christiaan Brunings
The replica of the Dutch East Indiaman Amsterdam, docked alongside the quay, is perhaps the museum's biggest attraction, literally and figuratively.
The Scheepvaartmuseum is located in the former national arsenal on the IJ Waterfront, on walking distance from Centraal Station.
The museum is close to other attractions, like NEMO Science Museum, Oosterkerk , Shipping House, Montelbaanstoren and Artis Zoo.
Het Scheepvaartmuseum
Kattenburgerplein 1
Amsterdam (Centrum)
directions_bus 22 Kattenburgerplein
directions_bus 43 Kadijksplein
local_parking Parking Oosterdok
Opening hours | |||
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Sun | 10:00 | - | 17:00 |
Mon | 10:00 | - | 17:00 |
Tue | 10:00 | - | 17:00 |
Wed | 10:00 | - | 17:00 |
Thu | 10:00 | - | 17:00 |
Fri | 10:00 | - | 17:00 |
Sat | 10:00 | - | 17:00 |
Entrance fee * | |
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€17.50 | adults (18+) |
€ 8.50 | 4-17 years |
free | 0-3 years |
official website
hetscheepvaartmuseum.com
permanent exhibition
tells the story of how the Netherlands became a maritime nation in 50 masterpieces.
permanent (interactive) exhibition
the relationship between the port and the city in the past, present and future.
more impressions
Replica of ship that belonged to the Dutch VOC