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. Let the wind take you along and discover all exhibitions in the Northern, Eastern and Western wings. A free audio tour is always available for visitors who want to have more information with the exhibitions.
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
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See you in the Golden Age
Extraordinary people from an extraordinary era in Dutch history tell you their stories
Read more about life in The Golden Age
North wing
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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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
Port 24/7
The port of Amsterdam from a bird's eye perspective
Experience the port of Amsterdam
East wing
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 Ship Decorations
A fascinating look at the varied and colourful beauty of ship decorations and the craftsmanship behind them.
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Expected
2019 - The Main Gallery | Republic at Sea
The Main Gallery, located in the north wing of the museum, is the starting point of the museum visit. Taking 50 masterpieces from its own collection as the basis, Republic at Sea tells the story of the growth, prosperity, and decline of the Netherlands as a maritime nation.
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2019 - Maps & Marvels
Maps & Marvels shows how the world was discovered from Amsterdam, as well as how the world came to Amsterdam during the Golden Age.
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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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