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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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National Maritime Museum Tickets
Skylight casting shadows inside The Maritime Museum courtyard, Amsterdam.
National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam with docked ship and waterfront view.
Maritime tools exhibit inside The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.
Figureheads and maritime artifacts on display at The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.
Model ship and cranes exhibit inside The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.
Model ships display at The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.
Exhibit of globes and maritime artifacts inside The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.
Exhibit of maritime artifacts and paintings inside The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.
Visitors viewing historical exhibit at The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.
Visitor exploring interactive display at The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam exhibit.
Skylight view inside The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam, featuring brick arches and visitors.
Skylight view inside The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam, showcasing geometric glass roof.
Children playing outside the National Maritime Museum with a historic ship in the background.
National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam with historic ship docked nearby.

Amsterdam: National Maritime Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets

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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.

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National Maritime Museum ship and Amsterdam canal cruise boat on the water.
Skylight casting shadows inside The Maritime Museum courtyard, Amsterdam.
Figureheads and maritime artifacts on display at The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.
Sightseeing boat on Amsterdam canal with passengers waving, historic buildings in background.
Rijksmuseum viewed from the canal in Amsterdam.
Visitor exploring interactive display at The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam exhibit.
Model ships display at The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.
Exhibit of maritime artifacts and paintings inside The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.
Canal cruise boats docked in front of Van Gogh Café in Amsterdam downtown.
Cruise boat passing under the Skinny Bridge in Amsterdam.
Tourists lining up outside the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam.

Combo (Save 8%): National Maritime Museum Tickets + Amsterdam Canal Cruise

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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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  • 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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€34.43

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NEMO Science Museum interactive exhibit and historic ship at National Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.
NEMO Science Museum's green copper exterior with canal view in Amsterdam.
Visitors engaging with interactive human biology exhibit, using digital screens and models.
National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam with docked ship and waterfront view.
Visitors viewing historical exhibit at The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.
Visitors engaging with interactive exhibit at NEMO Science Museum, Amsterdam.
Kids interacting with a science experiment display at the museum.
Interactive exhibits at NEMO Science Museum with visitors engaging in activities.
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Children playing outside the National Maritime Museum with a historic ship in the background.
Exhibit of maritime artifacts and paintings inside The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.
Model ship and cranes exhibit inside The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.
Skylight view inside The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam, featuring brick arches and visitors.

Combo (Save 7%): NEMO Science Museum + National Maritime Museum Tickets

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  • Save time with skip-the-line access to both the NEMO Science Museum and the National Maritime Museum with one convenient combo ticket.

  • Travel seamlessly between both museums, just 600 m away from each other, ensuring you spend more time exploring and less time commuting.

  • Save 7% and get discounted access to both the NEMO Science Museum and the National Maritime Museum, making your visit both fun and budget-friendly.

  • Dive into hands-on science at NEMO, the Netherlands’ largest science center, with interactive exhibits and expert-led demos.

  • Explore centuries of maritime history at the Maritime Museum, including the 18th-century replica VOC ship and Movie Room, with a multilingual audio guide.

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  • Save time with skip-the-line access to both the NEMO Science Museum and the National Maritime Museum with one convenient combo ticket.

  • Travel seamlessly between both museums, just 600 m away from each other, ensuring you spend more time exploring and less time commuting.

  • Save 7% and get discounted access to both the NEMO Science Museum and the National Maritime Museum, making your visit both fun and budget-friendly.

  • Dive into hands-on science at NEMO, the Netherlands’ largest science center, with interactive exhibits and expert-led demos.

  • Explore centuries of maritime history at the Maritime Museum, including the 18th-century replica VOC ship and Movie Room, with a multilingual audio guide.

from €41.49
€38.59

7% off

National Maritime Museum exterior and Body Worlds Amsterdam exhibit.
Skylight view inside The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam, showcasing geometric glass roof.
Maritime tools exhibit inside The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.
Body Worlds Amsterdam entrance with anatomical exhibits visible through glass doors.
Visitors examining anatomical displays at Body Worlds Amsterdam exhibit.
Exhibit of globes and maritime artifacts inside The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.
Visitors viewing historical exhibit at The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.
National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam with historic ship docked nearby.
Human anatomical exhibit at Body Worlds Amsterdam, showcasing muscle structure.
Exhibit at Body Worlds Amsterdam showcasing the Secrets of Longevity.
Group of people reading a Body Worlds Amsterdam book together.

Combo (Save 7%): National Maritime Museum + Body Worlds Amsterdam Tickets

Free cancellation
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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Explore the human body like never before at Body Worlds Amsterdam, where real anatomical specimens reveal the impact of happiness on our health.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Explore the human body like never before at Body Worlds Amsterdam, where real anatomical specimens reveal the impact of happiness on our health.

  • See over 200 preserved human bodies, offering a fascinating look at anatomy, health, and emotions at Body Worlds Amsterdam.

from €42.49
€39.51

7% off

Pro tips to help you make a pick

The museum has a virtual reality tour on an Amsterdam ship, showcasing the city's historic harbor's development into a bustling port.

The museum has several exhibitions dedicated to children, such as 'The Tale of the Whale' and 'My Expo'.

Visitors can experience the cramped spaces of the ship's cabins, which had to accommodate as many as 350 people.

Arrive early in the morning or later in the afternoon to avoid peak time congestion. Wednesdays are the quietest days.

The museum is located in a beautiful area of Amsterdam, and visitors can combine their visit with a stroll along the nearby canals or a visit to other nearby attractions such as the Anne Frank House or the Royal Palace.

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.

AddressKattenburgerplein 1, 1018 KK Amsterdam, Netherlands
Also known asHet Scheepvaartmuseum
Year opened1973
Visitors per year240000
Expected wait time - Standard30-60 mins (Peak), 0-30 mins (Off Peak)

Did you know?

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?

Dutch Maritime history

Immerse yourself in the rich maritime history of the Netherlands, from early exploration to the Dutch East India Company and World War II.

Extensive collection

Explore an impressive collection of ship models, navigational devices, and historical maps, showcasing the evolution of Dutch maritime prowess.

Architectural wonder

Marvel at the Open Courtyard's roof design, resembling old nautical maps, with over 1,200 glass pieces, adding a unique touch to the museum's ambiance.

Historical library

Delve deeper into maritime history at the library, housing over 60,000 books, some dating back over 500 years, providing in-depth knowledge for enthusiasts.

Interactive exhibits

Engage in fun and educational experiences, steering a ship or navigating a pirate ship through a maze, making maritime history come alive.

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

Address

Kattenburgerplein 1, 1018 KK Amsterdam, Netherlands

Nearest Bus stop

Kattenburgerplein

Nearest Train station

Central Station

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