Amsterdam: National Maritime Museum Skip-the-Line Tickets

About this experience

National Maritime Museum Amsterdam Tickets Skip the queues and dive straight into five centuries of Dutch maritime history at Amsterdam's National Maritime Museum. Your skip-the-line tickets grant immediate access to this world-class collection housed in a magnificent 17th-century naval arsenal. You'll explore the golden age of Dutch seafaring, from VOC trading expeditions to royal ceremonial barges, all through interactive exhibits and authentic maritime artefacts. The museum's crown jewel is the full-scale replica of the VOC ship 'Amsterdam', where you can walk the decks and experience life aboard an 18th-century trading vessel. Combined with the historic Royal Barge, multimedia presentations, and extensive collections of maps, models, and navigational instruments, this attraction offers a comprehensive look at the Netherlands' naval heritage that shaped global commerce. Highlights Board the exact replica of the 18th-century Dutch East India Company ship 'Amsterdam' and explore authentic cargo holds and crew quarters Admire the ornately crafted Royal Barge once used by Dutch royalty for ceremonial canal voyages Experience interactive exhibits including 'Republic at Sea' and 'Shadows on the Atlantic' featuring antique maps and personal sailor stories View rare maritime tapestries depicting historic naval battles between Dutch and English fleets Discover the preserved 1900s steamship Christiaan Brunings icebreaker Enjoy 'Tale of the Whale' children's exhibition introducing maritime life through storytelling Plan Your Visit to National Maritime Museum Amsterdam The museum is open daily with no fixed entry times, allowing you to explore at your own pace during operating hours. Most visitors spend 2-3 hours discovering the extensive collections. Your ticket includes a multilingual audio guide available in 11 languages to enhance your self-guided experience. Located at Kattenburgerplein 1 in the Oosterdok area, the museum is easily accessible by public transport or on foot from central Amsterdam. While exploring the maritime district, you might also consider visiting the nearby Artis Zoo tickets or taking an Amsterdam canal cruise to see the city from the water. The museum is wheelchair and stroller accessible, though the replica VOC ship offers only partial accessibility. Children under 12 enter free when accompanied by an adult, and bags larger than A4 size must be stored in the available cloakroom facilities.

Highlights

• 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.

What is included

• 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

Before you go

Arrive early to enjoy quieter galleries; tickets are valid anytime during opening hours Audio guide is available at the entrance and included with your ticket Luggage larger than A4 is not permitted in the exhibitions Photography is welcome but without flash or tripods Children under 12 enter for free and must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience. Within 24 hours of the start, the booking cannot be cancelled.