The exhibitions of the National Maritime Museum are diverse and for all ages. Interactive exhibitions for children, historical facts for the maritime lover, art objects for the lover of culture and wonderful stories about maritime history for young and old.
west wing
Amsterdam port & city
This exhibition shows the age-old relationship between the harbour and the city, from the moment a dam was built in the Amstel to the future.
the tale of the whale
the whale through the ages from sea monster to endangered species
map of the national maritime museum
Take a look at the map of The National Maritime Museum.
north wing
Willem van de Velde & Son
The National Maritime Museum presents a retrospective exhibition of father and son Willem van de Velde; two leading marine artists from the 17th century with a thriving international family business. Each artist with their own specialism: pen and oil paintings.
I love Banda | Isabelle Boon
The Banda islands are inextricably linked to the maritime history of the Netherlands. Starting from the question of how the turbulent past influences the present and future, Isabelle Boon photographed the youth of the islands.
republic at sea
Republic at Sea tells the remarkable story of the Netherlands as a a maritime nation in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.
dare to discover | a VR journey
Because of the increased hygiene measures, the museum currently does not offer the use of the VR journey.
the Royal Barge
take a close look at this royal icon at The National Maritime Museum
East Indiaman Amsterdam
This is a replica Dutch East Indiaman ship, docked right beside the National Maritime Museum.
east wing
maps & marvels
Maps & Marvels shows how Dutch seafarers in the seventeenth century found their way at sea, and how these voyages defined the European world view. Please note that the exhibition will be temporarily closed from October 5th up till October 9th due to maintanance.
the yacht models
a sailing race between old and new yacht models
the navigational instruments
navigate your way through the stars
the ship decorations
a fascinating look at the varied and colourful beauty of ship decorations and the craftsmanship behind them
free audio tour
Discover the stories behind the finest objects in our collection in only 60 minutes with our free audio tour.
map of the national maritime museum
Take a look at the map of The National Maritime Museum.
expected
expected exhibitions
An overview of our upcoming exhibitions is updated here frequently.
