| Het Scheepvaartmuseum

The schooner Tara will dock the museum jetty from 29 April to 2 May as part of its new scientific expedition to discover the biodiversity of European coastlines. The Tara Océan Foundation is conducting its 13th scientific expedition: Tara Europa. During its stopover in Amsterdam, Tara Ocean Foundation is organising various activities in collaboration with the National Maritime Museum on 29 and 30 April.

Program

Saturday afternoon 29 April

Visit the ship between 2 pm and 5 pm in 30-minute time slots. Book a time slot here: Tara in Amsterdam
A story by volunteers of Tara on the ship's deck
2 pm | Talk with one of the artists that have joined the Tara expeditions
4 pm | Talk with a scientist who is currently travelling with the Tara expedition
Workshops from 2 pm to 5 pm including: an audio tour with a drawing workshop, an exhibition on the Tara, viewing the Oosterdok water through a microscope, a search for microplastics and plankton with a microscope, and film screenings

Sunday 30 April

Visit the ship between 10.30 am and 4 pm in 30-minute time slots. Book a time slot here: Tara in Amsterdam
A story by volunteers of Tara on the ship's deck
2 pm | Talk with one of the artists that have joined the Tara expeditions
4 pm | Talk with a scientist who is currently travelling with the Tara expedition
Workshops from 10 am to 5 pm including: an audio tour with a drawing workshop, an exhibition on the Tara, viewing the Oosterdok water through a microscope, a search for microplastics and plankton with a microscope, and film screenings
4 pm | Concert by Moto Troko to close off the weekend

Tara Europa

As part of EMBL's (European Molecular Biology Laboratory) TRaversing European Coastlines (TREC) program, the Tara EUROPA expedition will sail the European coastlines for two consecutive years over a distance of 13,780 nautical miles (25 520 km). For the first time, thanks to this expedition between land and sea, scientists will try to understand the interactions between these two ecosystems and will study the impact of human activities on this fragile ecosystem.

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Create your own map, and discover your unique creativity at our courtyard. Go on a self-guided tour, or visit our East Indiaman Amsterdam replica ship at our own private dock. Your little ones can go on their adventure with Doris the Diver, an unique and playful exhibition experience for children of age 2 and up. Come on board!

During the holidays, the museum is also open on Mondays.

Please note: the museum will be closed on Thursday 27 April, due to the public holiday King's Day.

Put yourself on the map

Get inspired by artist Tja Ling Hu's map and draw a country that suits your personality. Tja Ling created a map of China that reflects Chinese inventions, beliefs and habits. What kind of animals or plants live in your country? Maybe there are mountains or volcanoes! And don't forget to put yourself on the map. Your creation will become part of a large map. Daily from 11.00 to 15.00 at the courtyard.

Guest ship the "Tara"

During the weekend of April 29th and 30th, a guest ship will be docked at our pier: the schooner ship "Tara". This ship is a "floating laboratory" and conducts scientific research on climate change, marine life, and environmental protection among other topics. This weekend, the ship will be open to visitors, so you can learn more about the important research!

Doris the Diver

Doris the Diver is an adventurous, maritime museum experience for families with children age 2 years and up. This playful and interactive exhibition for our youngest visitors is now open at Het Scheepvaartmuseum. Will we see you this holiday?

Coloring page Sea monsters

What kind of extraordinary sea monsters do you see here? Wait a minute: the head is missing, the tail is missing... will you make these sea monsters? Use your imagination, create a sweet monster or a very angry one... anything goes!

Portrait quest

Explore the many faces of the museum! You can see them all around you, but in paintings and photos on display as well. How long are you able to sit still while having your portrait painted? Does that man look angry or sad? You can see many things in a portrait. Go out together and discover it all! From 6 years on.

East Indiaman Amsterdam

This replica of the Dutch East Indiaman ship Amsterdam is docked right beside The National Maritime Museum. Walk or climb on the ship, lay down in one of the hammocks, visit the captain’s cabin and discover much more.

The tale of the whale

Read all about the whale through the ages: from monster to endangered species and enter into the mouth of a whale if you dare!

Junior audiotour

Do you want to know who killed Michiel de Ruyter? What did sailors eat aboard the East Indiaman ship? And why is it not such a good idea to hunt whales? Hear all about it in our junior audio tour!

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