The National Maritime Museum is a maritime museum in Amsterdam in the Netherlands. The museum had 419,060 visitors in 2012. It ranked as 11th most visited museum in the Netherlands in 2013. The museum had 300,000 visitors in 2015. In 2017 the museum received 350,000 visitors.
The collection of The National Maritime Museum is one of the largest and most notable maritime collections in the world with approximately 400,000 objects, including paintings, models of ships, navigation instruments, and maps of the world. Discover 500 years of Dutch Maritime history as well as its strong links to today’s society and the society of the future.
The National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam welcomes visitors from all over the world. A day ticket gives you access to our beautiful and inspiring exhibitions, the East Indiaman Amsterdam and the opportunity to learn about the fascinating Dutch maritime history.
Opening hours
The museum and shop: open daily: 09:00 - 17:00
The restaurant: open daily: 09:00 - 17:00
The library: open from Monday through Friday: 09:30 - 17:00
The National Maritime Museum is always closed on:
Accessibility
The National Maritime Museum is accessible for people with disabilities. All exhibitions and facilities can be reached by lift. The East Indiaman Amsterdam is partiallly accessible by a special lift. Visitors who are unable to independently navigate through the museum may bring one companion with them for free.
