The National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam shows you how the sea has shaped our Dutch culture. Stimulating, interactive exhibitions allow visitors to explore 500 years of maritime history. Enter promo code 1EURO in webshop to receive 1 euro discount.
MS Oranje | Changing course
On 8 September 2018, Het Scheepvaartmuseum (The National Maritime Museum) will open the doors to its new exhibition MS Oranje | Changing course, putting the spotlight on the passenger ship Oranje.
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Sea of Tranquillity | Hans Op de Beeck
On 8 September 2018, Het Scheepvaartmuseum will host the intriguing exhibition Sea of Tranquillity by Belgian artist Hans Op de Beeck
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Now on view
The exhibition 'The world according to Joan Blaeu'. Discover Joan Blaeu's map of the world, dating from 1648.
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Experience life aboard
Experience the East Indiaman Amsterdam! Feel what life was like on board a real East Indiaman.
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A place worth seeing
Our permanent collection, an absolute must-see when you visit the museum. Make sure you don't miss our exhibitions!
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Audio tours
The audio tour takes you through the various exhibits and the monumental building itself. In one hour you will get to know everything about the atlases, yacht models, paintings, navigational instruments, ship decorations and the East Indiaman Amsterdam.
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