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National Maritime Museum
Explore maritime collections in Amsterdam's former naval storehouse, with a reconstructed sailing ship outside. Maps and vessels connect the city to its seaborne past.
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The museum makes shipping tangible through objects, maps and the scale of a ship. The setting beside the water explains why this building served the navy. It offers a focused way to consider trade and navigation, including the wider consequences of Dutch expansion overseas.
What to look for
Historic maps and navigation objects
The covered courtyard of the naval storehouse
The replica East Indiaman Amsterdam
Useful to know
Treat the outdoor ship as an additional part of the museum visit, especially in unsettled weather.
Your next visit
Estimated · Declared scenario and planning estimates; no live opening, weather, queue or booking service.
Indoor visit · 75–120 min
World planning estimate; admission, opening, visit duration and access need checking.
