The National Maritime Museum, or Het Scheepvaartmuseum, is an amazing collection of all things related to the extensive shipping and sailing history of the Netherlands. Located in the old harbour, it is not far from the city centre and is a fun way to examine Amersterdam’s reliance on the sea.
The collection contains maps, including pieces drawn by cartographers Willem and Joan Blaeu, paintings that depict important naval officers and sea battles of note, along with models and weaponry. There is even a copy of the first edition of Maximilianus Transylvanus' De Moluccis Insilus, describing Ferdinand Magellan’s voyage around the world.
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Highlights of the National Maritime Museum
The National Maritime Museum, housed in the ‘s Lands Zeemagazijn building, was built in 1656 on an artificial island created by sinking 1,800 wooden piles into the harbour floor. Designed by Daniël Stalpaert, it was considered an architectural marvel with the purpose of preparing warships for the Dutch Republic.
A crowd favorite is the replica of the clipper ship Stad Amsterdam of the Dutch East India Company at the front of the building. Reconstructed to the same specs as the ship that sank in the British Channel on its maiden voyage in the winter of 1749, one can marvel at the primitive conditions the sailors endured.
Important Things to Know When Visiting the National Maritime Museum
The National Maritime Museum offers many fun and interesting things in its collection for people of all ages. It is divided into separate exhibits such as the relationship between Amsterdam and the sea, the Dutch influence on the world through the Golden Age, and even an exhibit dedicated to exploring whales and other sea creatures, including endangered species
All information is provided in both Dutch and English, so it is accessible to foreign visitors as well as Dutch citizens. There is also a cafe on the premises, as well, as it can take several hours to see the National Maritime Museum in its entirety.
National Maritime Museum
所在地 : Kattenburgerplein 1, 1018 KK Amsterdam, Netherlands
営業時間 : Daily from 10 am to 5 pm
電話番号 : +31 (0)20 523 2222
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