Maritime Museum Amsterdam

Het Scheepvaartmuseum|the National Maritime Museum

www.hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl
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The National Maritime Museum holds one of the world's largest and most notable maritime collections including paintings, ship models, navigation …

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May 1, 2025
Loved learning about maritime life and ships and history at the most historic port in Europe. The ship replica to tour is great fun and well done. Model ships, ship ornaments, navigation, stunning ta…Full review by love2travel49022
Apr 30, 2025
Good museum for those interested in the history of the Dutch over the high seas - which I had forgot a lot of this, or maybe didn’t k ow. Anyway, super interesting. We didn’t have kids but it was ve…Full review by Andersonfw
Mar 15, 2025
Very cool museum all about ships! From charting and maps to navigation tools and replica ships. The large ship that is available to explore on board is so interesting and fun.Full review by W4228QVnicolel
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Holding the largest collection of model ships in the world, and crammed with fascinating objects, the former naval storehouse became …
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Facts

Established:1916
Located:Kattenburgerplein 1
Visitors:300,000 (2015)
Director:J.H. Gerson (ad interim)
President:Vacancy
Type:Maritime museum

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Do you need to pre book? Thank you.
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We were there in July 2018 and didn't pre-book.
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We are staying in the central canal district. Most of the directions from here to Het Scheepvaartmuseum seem to …
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We are staying in the central canal district. Most of the directions from here to Het Scheepvaartmuseum seem to involve walking on very busy roads for all or part of the way. Is there better, pedestrian friendly way to get there?
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I walked on busy roads, but there were good sidewalks. The views were also enjoyable. You shouldn’t have any problem.
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Hi, does the museum have places to store bikes while we walk around the museum??
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Not sure there is a bike racks inside the museum court though in Amsterdam is plenty of bikes locked everywhere. A bikes rack should be available in the square just in front of the …
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Not sure there is a bike racks inside the museum court though in Amsterdam is plenty of bikes locked everywhere. A bikes rack should be available in the square just in front of the museum entrance (close to one of bus stops)
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How long would you recommend for a visit for two adults? I'm wondering if we could spend the morning at Nemo …
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How long would you recommend for a visit for two adults? I'm wondering if we could spend the morning at Nemo museum and then a visit here in the afternoon. Thanks!
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Spending two or three hours at the Maritime Museum and definitely going on the ship will take up your afternoon. The museum also has a nice little restaurant if you get hungry …
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Spending two or three hours at the Maritime Museum and definitely going on the ship will take up your afternoon. The museum also has a nice little restaurant if you get hungry and need a snack or meal. Have fun!
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If we visit museum on the morning of 29 May, is there a possibility to store our baggage? We are boarding a cruise …
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If we visit museum on the morning of 29 May, is there a possibility to store our baggage? We are boarding a cruise ship in the afternoon. It make for better logistics if we can store the baggage at the museum.
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The staff would assist you as they are able, there is a room to store bags at the property
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