National 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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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
Dec 28, 2024
My Honey and I did not much time in Amsterdam so we opted for a Pedicab tour to see as much as we could in our limited time. We did not go inside the museum but did get and opportunity to enjoy the …Full review by Robertoisfun
Aug 7, 2024
I must admit this museum was much larger than I expected. Some sections were easy to anticipate, but others really astonished me. Probably the most attractive ones are about whales and waling, as wel…Full review by Roman S
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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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No. Just turn up. We didn't allow enough time...there's a lot to see!
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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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There are bike racks right outside the front door.
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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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I don't think they have a place to store it, I don't remember seeing anyone with baggage, but your best bet is to email them and ask directly. Sorry couldn't be more helpful. It is an …
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I don't think they have a place to store it, I don't remember seeing anyone with baggage, but your best bet is to email them and ask directly. Sorry couldn't be more helpful. It is an awesome museum. Nice Restaurant inside as well as a gift shop.
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