Het Scheepvaartmuseum Amsterdam - Museum
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The Maritime Museum is a museum in Amsterdam dedicated to Dutch maritime history. The museum is housed in an imposing building that dates back to the 17th century and originally served as a warehouse for the Admiralty of Amsterdam. The museum has an extensive collection of ship models, paintings, navigation instruments and other objects relating to Dutch shipping history. Visitors can view various exhibitions in the museum, each highlighting a different aspect of maritime history. The highlightOne of the most striking objects in the museum is the replica of the VOC ship Amsterdam, which was used for trade with Asia in the 17th century. Visitors can board the ship and imagine what life must have been like on board during a long journey. Other exhibitions highlight, for example, whaling, the fight against the water in the Netherlands and trade and shipping in the Golden Age. There is also an interactive exhibition that lets visitors experience what it is like to steer and navigate a ship. Restoration workshopThe museum also has an extensive restoration workshop where visitors can see how old ship models and other objects are restored and preserved. The museum regularly organizes lectures, workshops and other events related to maritime history. |
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Frequently asked question about Museum
Is photography allowed in a museum?
In all museums, photography for personal use is permitted, but it is prohibited to publish the photos and/or use them for commercial purposes. Make sure that you always have the flash on your camera turned off. The impact of bright light can affect some old paintings.
What is the advantage of a museum card?
A Museum card is always valid for one year and gives you free access to 450 museums in the Netherlands. Previously this card was called the (Museumjaarkaart). The Museum Card Foundation issues this card. This is an unsubsidised institution that aims to promote visits to Dutch museums. Buy your own Museum card or give one as a gift for only € 64.90 or € 32.45 up to and including 18 years (2022).
What is the advantage of the culture youth pass (CJP)?
The culture youth pass is available to all young people in the Netherlands up to the age of 30; the target group on which this map specifies are pupils and teachers in secondary education. With the Culture Card, schools can book cultural activities at institutions affiliated with CJP. Teachers can book activities such as a workshop or visit to a museum. Pupils can also go out individually, such as to the cinema or a concert.
What is the most visited museum in the Netherlands?
The most recent figures date from 2019, before the Corona pandemic gripped the world. The four most visited museums of 2019 are all five in Amsterdam and the undisputed leader is the Rijksmuseum with 2.7 million visitors, also the highest number of visitors ever. The Van Gogh Museum follows in second place with 2.1 million visitors, the Anne Frank House also ranks with 1.6 million visitors, and the NEMO Museum is in fourth place with a respective 670,000 visitors in 2019.
What kind of museums are there?
Official categories to logically rank museums do not exist, but a global classification certainly exists: Whado distinguishes five museum categories:
- Art
- History
- Natural History
- Ethnology
- Business Science & Technic.
Of course there are examples of museums that combine two or more of these categories.
Which Dutch city has the most museums?
This is Amsterdam, not only the capital but also the museum city of the Netherlands. Amsterdam is home to more than 60 different museums. As a result, the city has the highest museum density in the world. There are galleries for every taste. Amsterdam is in eighth place in the world ranking.
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| Setting | Indoor & Outdoor |
| Average time | 3uur |
Prices
| From priceFor adults | €17.50 |
Opening hours
| Monday | Unknown |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | Unknown |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
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One museum is not the other. There are museums with historical paintings, and with modern art, but did you know that there are also cat and selfie museums, for example? This way you can always continue to be amazed and there is a nice museum for everyone.
More in the category Museum One museum is not the other. There are museums with historical paintings, and with modern art, but did you know that there are also cat and selfie museums, for example? This way you can always continue to be amazed and there is a nice museum for everyone.
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