National Maritime Museum (Het Scheepvaartmuseum)

The National Maritime Museum, housed in a massive former naval storehouse built in 1656, is dedicated to Amsterdam’s 500 years of maritime history. Located in the heart of Amsterdam, the museum features a full-size replica of a Dutch East India Company ship, the ‘Amsterdam,’ moored alongside its premises. Inside, visitors can explore interactive exhibits like ‘the tale of the whale.’ Both adults and children will find engaging displays that illustrate how the sea has shaped and influenced Dutch culture.