National Maritime Museum Tickets
Discover 500 years of Dutch seafaring history at Amsterdam's National Maritime Museum! Explore impressive ship models, historical maps, and life-size replicas, including a VOC ship. Learn about naval battles, trade, and Holland's deep connection to the sea. A captivating experience for all ages!
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- Skip the ticketing lines and explore the National Maritime Museum at your own pace with all-day access and a 1-hour audio guide in 11 languages.
- Step aboard a replica of the East Indiaman ‘Amsterdam,’ time-travel to the 17th-century port at the Movie Room, and see the Royal Barge used by Dutch monarchs.
- Explore interactive exhibits like Republic at Sea and delve into life aboard a VOC ship, plus Tale of the Whale for kids, offering an introduction to whales.
- Discover yacht models, antique maps, navigational instruments, ship decorations, and the stunning Solebay tapestries showcasing Anglo-Dutch relations.
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- Skip the ticketing lines and explore the National Maritime Museum at your own pace with all-day access and a 1-hour audio guide in 11 languages.
- Step aboard a replica of the East Indiaman ‘Amsterdam,’ time-travel to the 17th-century port at the Movie Room, and see the Royal Barge used by Dutch monarchs.
- Explore interactive exhibits like Republic at Sea and delve into life aboard a VOC ship, plus Tale of the Whale for kids, offering an introduction to whales.
- Discover yacht models, antique maps, navigational instruments, ship decorations, and the stunning Solebay tapestries showcasing Anglo-Dutch relations.
- Explore Amsterdam’s museums, landmarks & cruises at free or discounted rates and access unlimited public transport with the I amsterdam city card.
- Save big at 70+ attractions, including popular sights like Rijksmuseum, the Heineken Experience, Madame Tussauds & more.
- Hit all the spots on your bucket list by riding seamlessly on the GVB public transport including buses, trams, metros, and ferries.
- Enjoy free canal cruises from numerous spots across the city or rent a bike for free and discover Amsterdam at your own pace.
- Choose between 24/48/72/96/120-hour passes and skip long ticketing queues with just one digital pass.
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- Explore Amsterdam’s museums, landmarks & cruises at free or discounted rates and access unlimited public transport with the I amsterdam city card.
- Save big at 70+ attractions, including popular sights like Rijksmuseum, the Heineken Experience, Madame Tussauds & more.
- Hit all the spots on your bucket list by riding seamlessly on the GVB public transport including buses, trams, metros, and ferries.
- Enjoy free canal cruises from numerous spots across the city or rent a bike for free and discover Amsterdam at your own pace.
- Choose between 24/48/72/96/120-hour passes and skip long ticketing queues with just one digital pass.
- Explore Dutch naval history and UNESCO-listed canals with National Maritime Museum entry and a 1-hour cruise—at a value-friendly combo price.
- Skip the lines and dive into 500 years of maritime history with access to ship replicas, interactive exhibits, and kid-friendly zones.
- Cruise through Amsterdam’s scenic canals in a glass-roofed boat, passing landmarks like the Anne Frank House with audio commentary in 19 languages.
- Board your cruise easily from the Centraal Station, just a 5-min drive from the National Maritime Museum, without wasting any time!
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- Explore Dutch naval history and UNESCO-listed canals with National Maritime Museum entry and a 1-hour cruise—at a value-friendly combo price.
- Skip the lines and dive into 500 years of maritime history with access to ship replicas, interactive exhibits, and kid-friendly zones.
- Cruise through Amsterdam’s scenic canals in a glass-roofed boat, passing landmarks like the Anne Frank House with audio commentary in 19 languages.
- Board your cruise easily from the Centraal Station, just a 5-min drive from the National Maritime Museum, without wasting any time!
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Discover two of Amsterdam's top attractions with one combo ticket—save 7% with fast-track entry to both Body Worlds Amsterdam and the National Maritime Museum.
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Dive into 500 years of maritime history at the National Maritime Museum with an audio guide, and a visit aboard the life-sized VOC ship replica.
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Step back in time aboard the 17th-century VOC sailing ship and watch an immersive film in its movie room to experience life at sea.
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Explore the human body like never before at Body Worlds Amsterdam, where real anatomical specimens reveal the impact of happiness on our health.
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See over 200 preserved human bodies, offering a fascinating look at anatomy, health, and emotions at Body Worlds Amsterdam.
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Discover two of Amsterdam's top attractions with one combo ticket—save 7% with fast-track entry to both Body Worlds Amsterdam and the National Maritime Museum.
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Dive into 500 years of maritime history at the National Maritime Museum with an audio guide, and a visit aboard the life-sized VOC ship replica.
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Step back in time aboard the 17th-century VOC sailing ship and watch an immersive film in its movie room to experience life at sea.
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Explore the human body like never before at Body Worlds Amsterdam, where real anatomical specimens reveal the impact of happiness on our health.
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See over 200 preserved human bodies, offering a fascinating look at anatomy, health, and emotions at Body Worlds Amsterdam.
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- Explore both NEMO and the National Maritime Museum with one ticket and save 7% while enjoying two of Amsterdam’s top family-friendly attractions.
- Dive into Dutch naval history with skip-the-line entry, a 1-hour audio guide, and hands-on exhibits at the National Maritime Museum.
- Discover the 18th-century VOC ship replica and its Movie Room, the Royal Barge, and kid-friendly features like Doris the Diver at the Maritime Museum.
- Perfect for curious minds of all ages, enjoy fast-track entry, interactive displays, live experiments, and a hands-on lab at the NEMO Science Museum.
- At the NEMO Science Museum, learn how static electricity works, touch a 4.6-billion-year-old meteorite, and participate in a chain reaction demonstration.
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- Explore both NEMO and the National Maritime Museum with one ticket and save 7% while enjoying two of Amsterdam’s top family-friendly attractions.
- Dive into Dutch naval history with skip-the-line entry, a 1-hour audio guide, and hands-on exhibits at the National Maritime Museum.
- Discover the 18th-century VOC ship replica and its Movie Room, the Royal Barge, and kid-friendly features like Doris the Diver at the Maritime Museum.
- Perfect for curious minds of all ages, enjoy fast-track entry, interactive displays, live experiments, and a hands-on lab at the NEMO Science Museum.
- At the NEMO Science Museum, learn how static electricity works, touch a 4.6-billion-year-old meteorite, and participate in a chain reaction demonstration.
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About National Maritime Museum
Uncover the fascinating maritime history of the Netherlands at the National Maritime Museum, also known as Scheepvaartmuseum. Marvel at intricate ship models, ancient navigational tools, and historical maps and delve deeper into maritime lore in the library boasting over 60,000 books, some dating back 500 years! Get priority skip-the-line tickets now to experience Amsterdam's rise as a European harbor powerhouse during the Dutch Golden Age.
The museum is located in a huge historical building called s'Lands Zeemagazijn, which was the main land store of the Amsterdam Admiralty and was used by the Dutch Navy until 1973.
The museum's design is inspired by compass lines seen on old nautical charts.
The North Wing also has a replica VOC ship East Indiaman Amsterdam, which is 48m in length, and visitors can explore it and experience a virtual reality exhibition called Dare to Discover.
The museum has one of the world's largest maritime collections, with approximately 60,000 volumes in its maritime library.
The museum has two monumental tapestries designed by Willem van de Velde the Elder, which mark the 1672 naval battle between the Dutch and joint English-French.
Why visit National Maritime Museum?
Highlights
Republic by the Sea
Uncover the history of the Netherlands through "Republic by the Sea." With 50 masterpieces, this exhibition spans the significant people, objects, and events of the Republic in the 17th and 18th centuries, starting in the Main Gallery.
The Ships
Step aboard the replica VOC ship "The Amsterdam," navigating through the captain's cabin, armory, and crew's hammocks. Explore the king sloop commissioned by King William I and the 1900 icebreaker steamship Christiaan Brunings.
Cartography & Curiosities
Immerse yourself in historical maps and atlases depicting the Dutch encounter with a new world. Explore the 17th-century Dutch sailors' life and voyages, understanding how their discoveries shaped the European worldview.
Navigation Instruments
Witness the resourcefulness of sailors through the ages in the Navigation Instruments exhibit. From ancient devices guided by constellations to modern Sextants, discover the evolution of navigation methods.
Photo Albums
Journey through a vast collection of maritime industry photos from the early years of photography. Located in the east wing, this exhibit offers a glimpse into past ship voyages and exotic destinations, preserving the lives of travelers and sailors.
Plan your visit
- Closed: April 27, December 25, January 1
Audio guides are available at the National Maritime Museum.
Toilets are available at the museum.
Locker facilities are available at the Maritime Museum.
The National Maritime Museum is wheelchair accessible.
Service animals are permitted in the museum.
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