Skylight casting shadows inside The Maritime Museum courtyard, Amsterdam.
National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam with docked ship and waterfront view.
Maritime tools exhibit inside The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.
Figureheads and maritime artifacts on display at The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.
Model ship and cranes exhibit inside The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.
Model ships display at The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.
Exhibit of globes and maritime artifacts inside The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.

Amsterdam: National Maritime Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets

Amsterdam
Museums
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Duration: 7 hours (approx.)

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Explore Dutch maritime history with ease at Amsterdam's National Maritime Museum using Skip-the-Line Tickets. This experience allows you to bypass queues and enjoy a self-guided tour through the museum housed in an impressive 17th-century naval storehouse, featuring flexible entry times throughout opening hours. With your ticket scanned upon arrival, collect a multilingual audio guide for an insightful exploration at your own pace.

Skip the ticketing lines and explore the National Maritime Museum at your own pace with all-day access and a 1-hour audio guide in 11 languages.

Step aboard a replica of the East Indiaman ‘Amsterdam,’ time-travel to the 17th-century port at the Movie Room, and see the Royal Barge used by Dutch monarchs.

Explore interactive exhibits like Republic at Sea and delve into life aboard a VOC ship, plus Tale of the Whale for kids, offering an introduction to whales.

Discover yacht models, antique maps, navigational instruments, ship decorations, and the stunning Solebay tapestries showcasing Anglo-Dutch relations.

Skip-the-line entry to the National Maritime Museum

Access to all exhibitions

Access to the 18th-century replica ship “Amsterdam”

Audio guide in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Dutch

Skylight casting shadows inside The Maritime Museum courtyard, Amsterdam.

Skylight casting shadows inside The Maritime Museum courtyard, Amsterdam.

Skip the line and explore 500 years of Dutch maritime history at your own pace with flexible entry and a multilingual audio guide.

Getting started

Head straight to the National Maritime Museum’s main entrance and present your ticket to skip the lines. There are no timed slots, so you can arrive any time during opening hours. After a quick ticket scan, collect your audio guide and begin exploring at your own pace.

What to expect

National Maritime Museum

Housed in a 17th-century naval storehouse, the National Maritime Museum offers a deep dive into the Netherlands’ seafaring legacy. With one of the world’s largest maritime collections, the museum brings to life the Dutch Golden Age and centuries of naval innovation through immersive exhibits and rare artifacts.

Features:

  • VOC Ship Replica: Step aboard the Amsterdam, a full-scale replica of an 18th-century Dutch East India Company ship, and explore its decks and cargo holds.

  • Royal Barge: Admire the ornately decorated Royal Barge, once used by the Dutch monarchy for ceremonial events on water.

  • Steamship Christiaan Brunings: Don’t miss this historic 1900s icebreaker moored outside, a lesser-known gem in the museum’s collection.

  • Interactive exhibits: Shadows on the Atlantic & Republic at Sea explore the impact of Dutch trade and naval power on global history through maps, ship models, and firsthand accounts.

  • Solebay Tapestries & navigational instruments: View rare maritime art and tools that guided sailors across the world’s oceans.

  • Movie Room: Transport yourself to the 17th-century port of Amsterdam, see Dutch East India Company ships sail past, and learn about VOC and life onboard the ships.

National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam with docked ship and waterfront view.

National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam with docked ship and waterfront view.

Maritime tools exhibit inside The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.

Maritime tools exhibit inside The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.

Figureheads and maritime artifacts on display at The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.

Figureheads and maritime artifacts on display at The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.

What’s not allowed

  • Food and drinks are not allowed inside the exhibition, but you are welcome to eat in the open courtyard, the jetty, and the pontoon.

  • Bags larger than A4 size are not allowed on this experience.

  • Flash photography, artificial lighting, selfie sticks, and tripods are not permitted inside the venue.

  • Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

  • This experience is wheelchair and pram/stroller accessible.

  • The East Indiaman Amsterdam is partially wheelchair accessible.

  • Carer tickets accompanying visitors with disabilities are free of charge.

  • Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

  • Children under the age of 12 can avail of free entry to the museum.

  • Facilities: Phone charging, buggy loan, wheelchairs on loan, restaurant, souvenir shop.

Model ship and cranes exhibit inside The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.

Model ship and cranes exhibit inside The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.

Model ships display at The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.

Model ships display at The Maritime Museum, Amsterdam.

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Operating hours

National Maritime Museum

Monday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Tuesday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
10:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday
10:00am - 5:00pm
  • Timings are displayed in the venue's time zone.

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FAQs

The museum provides accessibility for wheelchairs and prams/strollers to ensure a comfortable visit for everyone.
The audio guide is accessible in English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Dutch.
Bags larger than A4 size are not permitted inside the venue. Smaller bags may be allowed.
Flash photography, artificial lighting, selfie sticks, and tripods are prohibited inside the museum. Non-flash photography is typically allowed.
Children can explore 'Tale of the Whale,' an exhibit that provides a delightful introduction to whales and life aboard VOC ships.
You can step aboard the ‘Amsterdam,’ which is a replica of the East Indiaman from the 17th century, offering an immersive experience into maritime history.
Pets cannot accompany visitors due to venue restrictions.
Present your ticket directly to the museum's main entrance for a quick entry and avoid waiting in line.
Food and drinks aren't permitted in the exhibitions but you may enjoy them in the open courtyard, jetty, or pontoon areas of the museum grounds.
There are no timed entry slots required; you can arrive any time during opening hours with your ticket.

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