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Het Scheepvaartmuseum (National Maritime Museum)

Museum · Amsterdam · Netherlands 🇳🇱
Only official site
hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl
Admission prices
Adult Adults 18 years and up
€20
€ 20
Child Children 5 - 17 years
€8.50
€ 8,50
Student
€8.50
€ 8,50
Free Children 4 years and under
Free entry
Free
Other ticket Members of Vereeniging & Het Compagnie Fonds
Free
Other ticket Museumcard, ICOM card, I Amsterdam City Card, Rembrandt Society members
Free
stated on hetscheepvaartmuseum.com/visit/opening-hours-and-admission · checked 2026-10-10 Children 4 years and under Free Children 5 - 17 years € 8,50 Adults 18 years and up € 20 Students € 8,50 Members of Vereeniging & Het Compagnie Fonds Free Museumcard, ICOM card, I Amsterdam City Card, Rembrandt Society members Free

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Het Scheepvaartmuseum (National Maritime Museum): address

Kattenburgerplein 1 1018 KK AmsterdamOpen in Google Maps →✓ hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl · 2026-10-01

Het Scheepvaartmuseum (National Maritime Museum): opening hours

Open daily from 10.00 to 17.00
Translation · original in DutchElke dag geopend van 10.00 tot 17.00 uur
✓ hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl · 2026-10-01

Het Scheepvaartmuseum (National Maritime Museum): closing days

Het Scheepvaartmuseum is always closed on: King's Day 2026 - 27 April Christmas Day - 25 December New Year's Day - 1 January
Translation · original in DutchHet Scheepvaartmuseum is altijd gesloten op: Koningsdag 2026 - 27 april Eerste Kerstdag - 25 december Nieuwjaarsdag - 1 januari
✓ hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl/bezoek/openingstijden · 2026-10-03

Het Scheepvaartmuseum (National Maritime Museum): what should I know before visiting?

The admission ticket is only valid on the selected day. … Taking photos or recording videos is allowed. However, the use of a selfie stick or tripod in the exhibition spaces is not permitted. … In the exhibitions, bags larger than A4 size are not allowed. You can store your bag in the lockers.✓ hetscheepvaartmuseum.com/visit/faq · 2026-10-10

Het Scheepvaartmuseum (National Maritime Museum): how to get there

walking route from Amsterdam Central to Het Scheepvaartmuseum along the Oosterdokskade (19 min)
Translation · original in Dutchwandelroute vanaf Amsterdam Centraal naar Het Scheepvaartmuseum langs de Oosterdokskade (19 min)
✓ hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl/contact · 2026-10-03

Het Scheepvaartmuseum (National Maritime Museum): parking

There are four parking garages near the National Maritime Museum ( Markenhoven , Oosterdok , Oostenburgereiland and De Loodsen ). Affordable parking At P+R Zeeburg you can park cheaper if you travel by public transport. Take Tram 26 towards Central Station. It stops near the museum - stop Kattenburgerstraat. For more information about P+R Zeeburg, visit the website of the Municipality of Amsterdam . Streetparking is available but very limited.✓ hetscheepvaartmuseum.com/visit/address-and-route · 2026-10-10

Het Scheepvaartmuseum (National Maritime Museum): is it wheelchair accessible?

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.✓ hetscheepvaartmuseum.com/visit/opening-hours-and-admission · 2026-10-10

Het Scheepvaartmuseum (National Maritime Museum): are dogs allowed?

For the protection of the collection, pets are not allowed in the museum. The only exception is for assistance dogs, which are permitted as long as they are actively being used as such.✓ hetscheepvaartmuseum.com/visit/faq · 2026-10-10

Everything comes to light at Het Scheepvaartmuseum. Explore 500 years of Dutch maritime history and the connection with society now and in the future.

Translation · original in Dutch

Alles komt boven water in Het Scheepvaartmuseum. Verken 500 jaar Nederlandse maritieme geschiedenis en de verbinding met de samenleving van nu en van de toekomst.

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