Kid-Friendly Museums in Amsterdam-Centrum, 2 of 3
Open todayMuseum
Het Scheepvaartmuseum (National Maritime Museum)
- Open today
- 10am to 5pm
- Price
- Kids 5-17 €8.50
- Setting
- Indoor & outdoor
Kid-Friendly Museums in Amsterdam-Centrum, 2 of 3: Het Scheepvaartmuseum (National Maritime Museum)
Het Scheepvaartmuseum (National Maritime Museum)
MuseumAmsterdam-Centrum
Area
Amsterdam-Centrum
Good for
2–12
Cost
Kids 5-17 €8.50
Setting
Indoor & outdoor
Updated
Oct 27, 2026
What you need to know
- Doris the Diver for ages 2+, a story-led play exhibition about the underwater world, while The Tale of the Whale is aimed at kids 6 and up
- Cards only, no cash at the entrance, café and shop (debit and credit cards, but not American Express)
- No back carriers allowed, so bring a stroller or borrow one at the museum, and store bags in the lockers
About
The National Maritime Museum fills a 17th-century naval storehouse on the Oosterdok with 500 years of Dutch seafaring. Moored outside is a full-size replica of the East Indiaman Amsterdam, where kids swing in hammocks, haul cargo and take the helm.
Inside, Doris the Diver is a story-led play exhibition for the youngest visitors, and The Tale of the Whale lets older kids step inside a life-size whale.
IndoorOutdoorEnglish Friendly
Kids 5-17 €8.50
Adults €20, kids 5-17 and students €8.50, 4 and under free. Free with a Museumkaart or I amsterdam City Card. Cards only, no cash.
Open10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Closed King's Day, Dec 25 and Jan 1
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Location
Het Scheepvaartmuseum (National Maritime Museum)
Kattenburgerplein 1, 1018 KK Amsterdam, Netherlands
