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National Maritime Museum (Scheepvaartmuseum) Opening Hours

Plan your visit to explore Dutch seafaring history and historic vessels in Amsterdam.

Before setting sail for the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam, it's wise to check the latest opening hours. This page provides guidance on planning your visit around operating times and any potential closures. Always verify the most current details directly on the museum's official website to ensure a smooth journey into Dutch maritime heritage.

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National Maritime Museum opening hours today and weekly schedule

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Check museum opening hours for National Maritime Museum, including today opening status, regular weekly opening times, and special date overrides such as holiday closures. Use this section to plan visit timing, avoid closed periods, and confirm the next available opening window before arrival.

Open now

10:00–17:00

Open right now, closes at 17:00.

Today

Next opening: Tue, Oct 13 at 10:00

Timezone: Europe/Amsterdam

Regular weekly opening hours

Monday10:00–17:00

Tuesday10:00–17:00

Wednesday10:00–17:00

Thursday10:00–17:00

Friday10:00–17:00

Saturday10:00–17:00

Sunday10:00–17:00

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Special opening-hours dates

Dec 25Closed all day

Christmas Day

Jan 1Closed all day

New Year's Day

Museum opening hours FAQ: today schedule, weekly timetable, and holiday closure guidance

Essential answers about opening times, last entry, and temporary closure updates

Read key museum opening-hours FAQ answers, including today opening times, weekly schedules, public-holiday changes, and temporary closures. Use this section to confirm visit timing and avoid arriving outside open hours.

What are the opening hours of National Maritime Museum?

National Maritime Museum is open every day of the week from 10:00 to 17:00.

National Maritime Museum opening hours on weekends

On Saturdays and Sundays, National Maritime Museum operates with visiting hours from 10:00 to 17:00.

What time does National Maritime Museum close?

National Maritime Museum closes at 17:00 daily.

Does National Maritime Museum have special opening hours for holidays?

National Maritime Museum is closed all day on December 25 and January 1.

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