The exhibitions of The National Maritime Museum are located in three different wings of the museum: discover them in the North, East, and West wings. A free audio tour gives you more in-depth information and will present the highlights of the museum to you in 60 minutes.
West wing
The tale of the whale
The whale through the ages from sea monster to endangered species
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Life on board
Play this lifesize board game and climb your way up from Sailor to Captain
Learn more about 'Life on Board'
See you in the Golden Age
Extraordinary people from a extraordinary era in Dutch history tell you their stories
Read more about life in The Golden Age
North wing
Dare to Discover | A VR journey
Experience now: Dare to Discover - a VR Journey.
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The Royal Barge
Take a close look at this icon at The National Maritime Museum.
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East Indiaman Amsterdam
Step back into the time of the travels of the famous Dutch East India Company
Visit the East Indiaman Amsterdam
Game changers | maritime innovations
The exhibition 'Game changers | maritime innovations' is on show from 6 October until 1 July 2018.
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Port 24/7
The port of Amsterdam from a bird's eye perspective
Experience the port of Amsterdam
Free audio tour
Discover the highlights of our collection in 60 minutes.
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East wing
The world according to Blaeu
Now on view: The world according to Blaeu | Master Cartographer of the Golden Age.
Read more about Joan Blaeu
The Atlases
Go on a journey with maps and atlases that have changed our world view forever
See and visit our old and special atlases
The yacht models
A sailing race between old and new yacht models
Visit our yacht models
The Navigational Instruments
Navigate your way through the stars.
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The paintings
The collection shows you how surprisingly rich the tradition of 'Holland's glory' truly is.
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The Ship Decorations
A fascinating look at the varied and colourful beauty of ship decorations and the craftsmanship behind them.
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Expected
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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2019 - Pole expeditions
They were the pioneers of our history who discovered the pole and exposed its secrets. What more opportunities will come out of the ice and how does this form the political world of tomorrow?
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