

National Maritime Museum (Het Scheepvaartmuseum)
Housed in a humungous former arsenal built in 1656, the National Maritime Museum(Het Scheepvaartmuseum) reopened in 2011 after extensive reworking and is dedicated to showcasing the importance of Amsterdam’s maritime history. During the 17th-century Golden Age, The Netherlands was one of the richest powers in the world, thanks to its trading wealth and an empire that stretched across the globe. It was a time of great progress in Amsterdam, when the Canal Ring was built and the middle classes grew rich. All this is reflected in interactive and audio-visual displays of model ships, maritime oil paintings, charts, silverware and weaponry; the growth of the fabulously successful Dutch East India Company (Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie or VOC) is charted and visitors are whisked on a simulated journey through Amsterdam as a piece of cargo. Two now controversial issues that are dealt with sensitively through thoughtful exhibits are the European slave trade and the whaling industry.
For kids, the highlight of a visit to the National Maritime Museum is undoubtedly the full-size replica of the merchant ship Amsterdam, which foundered in 1749 on a voyage to the East Indies (the present-day Indonesia). The craft is ‘crewed’ by actors who fire cannons, sing sea shanties, tie ropes and even stage a burial at sea.
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Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Luxury River Boat - Small Group - from AnneFrank House

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Amsterdam Small-Group, Guided Evening Canal Cruise with Bar on Board

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Amsterdam Evening Canal Cruise

Amsterdam Canal Cruise with Recorded Commentary

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City Canal Cruise with Bar on board and Departure to Anne Frank House

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Amsterdam National Maritime Museum Skip-the-line-Ticket

Private Boat Tour: Champagne Canal Cruise in Amsterdam

Amsterdam Small-Group City Segway Tour

Private Guided Historic Amsterdam Canal Cruise in a Salon Boat

Luxury Canal Tour with Local Live Guide - Sightseeing - from Rijkmuseum

Vegan Canal Cruise Private Boat tour - Vegan Drinks & Plant-based Cheese

National Maritime Museum Admission Ticket with Audio Guide

Private Boat Tour - 90 Min incl. welcome drink on historic saloon boat

90 Minutes Private Historic Saloon Boat Tours with Drinks

PRIVATE and SAFE Saloon Boat Ride: Amsterdam Canal Cruise & Unlimited Drinks

60 Minute Small Group Tour by Captain Jack

Amsterdam Guided Tour of United East India Company and Maritime Museum with Art Historian

Luxury Boat Cruise
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- Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Luxury River Boat - Small Group - from AnneFrank House
- Amsterdam Canal Cruise in Classic River Boat With Drinks & Dutch Cheese
- Open boat tour - All drinks included - 60 Minutes - Live guide
- Amsterdam Small-Group, Guided Evening Canal Cruise with Bar on Board
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