Het Scheepvaartmuseum · Amsterdam: visitor guide

Kattenburg · Maritime history · Ship

This museum explores Amsterdam's relationship with the sea beyond its canals. The historic courtyard, exhibition rooms and ship offer different experiences. Consider the social consequences of maritime history as well as the stories of trade.

Kattenburgerplein 1, Amsterdam

Daily 10am–5pm; check special closures.

Ticketed

Ticketed; check current prices and concessions on the official visitor page.

Morning · A rainy-day option

Suggested: 2 hours

What to do here

• See the courtyard, choose a route through the exhibitions and visit the Amsterdam ship included in admission.

Getting there

• Extend an Oosterdok walk from NEMO to Kattenburgerplein or check the current public transport route.

Photo: Nataliia Ieremieieva · CC BY-SA 4.0