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Highlights
- Gain all-day access with Skip-the-Line Tickets for Amsterdam: National Maritime Museum and enjoy a self-guided tour featuring an audio guide available in 11 languages.
- Begin a journey back to the Dutch Golden Age by boarding a replica of the East Indiaman ‘Amsterdam’ at the Movie Room, and explore the Royal Barge used historically by Dutch monarchs.
- Engage with interactive exhibits like Republic at Sea, experience life aboard a VOC ship, and enjoy Tale of the Whale, an exhibit designed for children to learn about whales.
- Marvel at yacht models, antique maps, navigational instruments, ornate ship decorations, and the exquisite Solebay tapestries that depict Anglo-Dutch relations.
Your Experience
Experience an engaging journey through 500 years of Dutch maritime history on your own schedule with flexible entry times. Your visit includes a multilingual audio guide to enhance exploration without waiting in lines.
Getting started
Welcome at the National Maritime Museum’s main entrance by presenting your ticket for expedited access, as there are no specific time slots required. Once you scan your ticket and receive your audio guide, feel free to begin exploring immediately during museum hours.
National Maritime Museum
Located in a 17th-century naval storehouse, the National Maritime Museum showcases an extensive collection that highlights the Netherlands' rich seafaring history. Visitors can explore the Dutch Golden Age and centuries of maritime advancements through fascinating exhibits featuring rare artifacts.
- VOC Ship Replica: Discover life aboard a full-scale replica of an 18th-century ship from the Dutch East India Company, exploring its decks and cargo holds.
- Royal Barge: Take in the splendor of this ornately decorated barge used by Dutch royalty for ceremonial water events.
- Steamship Christiaan Brunings: Explore a historic 1900s icebreaker moored outside, offering an intriguing glimpse into maritime history.
- Interactive exhibits: Engage with displays like Shadows on the Atlantic & Republic at Sea that highlight Dutch trade and naval influence through maps, ship models, and personal narratives.
- Solebay Tapestries & navigational instruments: Admire rare maritime art pieces and historical tools used by sailors for ocean navigation.
- Movie Room: Be transported back to the 17th-century port of Amsterdam, witnessing Dutch East India Company ships in action and learning about life aboard these historic vessels.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Skip-the-line entry to Amsterdam: National Maritime Museum
- Access to all exhibitions at the museum
- Explore the 18th-century replica ship 'Amsterdam'
- Audio guide available in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Dutch
- Personal expenses
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Must Know
- Presentation of your ticket at the main entrance allows you to skip the line and access flexible entry times.
- Remember that bags larger than A4 size are not permitted inside; smaller items can be carried with you or stored in cloakrooms if available.
- No food, drinks, flash photography, artificial lighting, selfie sticks, or tripods are allowed within the museum premises. Enjoy meals and refreshments in designated areas like the open courtyard or jetty.
- The National Maritime Museum is wheelchair accessible, with partial accessibility on the East Indiaman Amsterdam; carer tickets can be arranged to accompany your visit.
Ticket Delivery
Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly
Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID at the ticket redemption point
If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs.
Ticket Redemption Point
Your ticket redemption point is Het Scheepvaartmuseum (The National Maritime Museum) (Kattenburgerplein 1, 1018 KK Amsterdam, Netherlands)
To locate the ticket redemption point on Google Maps, simply search for - The National Maritime Museum
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Getting There
By Metro
The museum is around 20 minutes from Central Station by foot.
Follow Prins Hendrikkade east and you’ll see the docked replica ship ‘Amsterdam’, on your left and Kattenburgerplein 1
By Bus
The nearest bus stop is Kattenburgerplein, located 2 minutes away from the museum
Bus #22 and 246 will get you here
Validity
These tickets are valid for the date selected at the time of booking.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
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