- -Dutch: Het Scheepvaart Museum Amsterdam
First of the big Amsterdam museums to open after their drawn out renovation – reconstructed and modernized in 2011, The National Maritime Museum, is located a bit off Amsterdam center, near the city old harbor. A huge historical building of s’Lands Zeemagazijn – the main land store of the Dutch Admiralty, which has been used until 1973 by the Dutch Navy, became the modern multimedia museum with a rich 60000 volumes maritime library, as well as restaurant and a museum shop.
Building and the ship
The museum building dates from 1656, it was designed by Daniël Stalpaert and at the time it was an architecture wonder. To construct it on the artificial island created in the Amsterdam harbor, 18 thousand wooden piles had to be sunk deep into the muddy ground. It is here, that the ships of the Dutch Far East Company were rigged before their voyage to the distant Asian shores.
During the recent renovation, a vast space of the building inner courtyard has been covered by a glass roofing, creating a pleasant space for the visitors. In the evening hundred of tiny LED lights placed between shield of glass give an impression of the starry sky.
The museum building dates from 1656, it was designed by Daniël Stalpaert and at the time it was an architecture wonder. To construct it on the artificial island created in the Amsterdam harbor, 18 thousand wooden piles had to be sunk deep into the muddy ground. It is here, that the ships of the Dutch Far East Company were rigged before their voyage to the distant Asian shores.During the recent renovation, a vast space of the building inner courtyard has been covered by a glass roofing, creating a pleasant space for the visitors. In the evening hundred of tiny LED lights placed between shield of glass give an impression of the starry sky.
The replica of the three masted “Batavia”, a large vessel which sank off Australia in 1629, a typical merchant ship which before centuries were equipped here, stands high above the waters of Ij Bay, directly at the museum quay. Actors dressed in costumes of the epoch, performing as the ship’s crewmen, entertain children guests. Visiting the ship, you may see how small and primitive spaces were to house 350 people during the ship’s journey, with more comfortable but equally minute quarters for the ship’s captain and officers.
Permanent exhibits
Het Scheepvaart has a rich and colorful collection of maritime artifacts and it takes hours just to walk through its show. The collection has been divided into several smaller exhibits on diverse themes. Just to list the most important - ‘See You in the Golden Age’, ‘Port 24/7’, ‘Voyage at Sea’, ‘The Ship Decorations’, ‘The Navigational Instruments’ and the themes addressed to kids from age of 6 - ‘The Tale of the Whale’, ‘My Expo' and ‘Sal and Yori and Circus Sea’.
The feel
This playful and colorful museum is an example of the 21st C. exhibition means – multimedia, attraction park elements, video games and plays for children. It all serves passing on national history and traditions to a younger generation. For a foreign visitor (the museum’s info is in Dutch and English), the show offers a unique way to understanding history of the Netherlands and its people. This is probably the best of Amsterdam museums at the moment. Do not miss it, especially if you are visiting Amsterdam with kids.
Het Scheepvaart has a rich and colorful collection of maritime artifacts and it takes hours just to walk through its show. The collection has been divided into several smaller exhibits on diverse themes. Just to list the most important - ‘See You in the Golden Age’, ‘Port 24/7’, ‘Voyage at Sea’, ‘The Ship Decorations’, ‘The Navigational Instruments’ and the themes addressed to kids from age of 6 - ‘The Tale of the Whale’, ‘My Expo' and ‘Sal and Yori and Circus Sea’.The feel
This playful and colorful museum is an example of the 21st C. exhibition means – multimedia, attraction park elements, video games and plays for children. It all serves passing on national history and traditions to a younger generation. For a foreign visitor (the museum’s info is in Dutch and English), the show offers a unique way to understanding history of the Netherlands and its people. This is probably the best of Amsterdam museums at the moment. Do not miss it, especially if you are visiting Amsterdam with kids.
Open: daily - 7 days a week: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., closed as all Amsterdam museums on January 1, December 25, April 30.
Admission: adults - €15; seniors 65+, children age 5 – 17, Stadspas, CJP card - €7.50; children age up to 4, Museum card, iAmsterdam card, Rembrandt Vereniging members – free.You must keep your ticket to enter different parts of the museum.
The museum as well as the ship have been prepared to receive handicapped visitors. Wheelchairs are available and there are lifts to upper floors. Special parking places for the handicapped are located at the main entry.
The museum restaurant “Stalpaert” and the museum shop “Het Pakhuis” are accessible to everybody during the museum opening hours, without an admission fee.
Address
Het Scheepvaart Museum
Kattenburgerplein 1
1018 KK Amsterdam
telephone: + 31 20 523 22 22
fax: +31 20 523 22 13
e-mail: info@hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl
Het Scheepvaart Museum
Kattenburgerplein 1
1018 KK Amsterdam
telephone: + 31 20 523 22 22
fax: +31 20 523 22 13
e-mail: info@hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl
How to get there
Walking: from Central Station walk along the Ij Bay along Prins Hendrikkade. You will see the old VOC – Far East Company sailing ship replica on your left. The museum is located just at the ship - 15 minutes walk.
Walking: from Central Station walk along the Ij Bay along Prins Hendrikkade. You will see the old VOC – Far East Company sailing ship replica on your left. The museum is located just at the ship - 15 minutes walk.Public transport: from the Central Station – bus line 22 direction Indische Buurt, the bus stops in front of the St. Nicolaas Church, left from the station. Exit after two stops, at Kadijksplein. The museum is to your left.
With the car: from the Amsterdam ring A10 take an exit S116. Ride through the Ij tunnel, take right and make a U-turn to return to the museum.
Park your car before reaching the museum turning to your right, in the Kadijksplein area. Other parking possibilities are P+R car park Markenhoven and Parkeergarage Oosterdok - Oosterdok 3, 1011 AD Amsterdam; €4 an hour.
Park your car before reaching the museum turning to your right, in the Kadijksplein area. Other parking possibilities are P+R car park Markenhoven and Parkeergarage Oosterdok - Oosterdok 3, 1011 AD Amsterdam; €4 an hour.
Website: www.hetscheepvaartmuseum.nl
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