- When: 6 September, 2025
- Time: Between 10:00 AM and 5.00 PM
- For who: Anyone interested in cartography
- Cost: Free
On Saturday, September 6, 2025, 33 international and national dealers will offer their old maps, globes, sea charts, prints, instruments, and travel books for sale.
Maps have influenced the course of world history. They were used to settle conflicts, during battles, to construct roads or canals, on important shipping routes, and as propaganda tools. At the Amsterdam Map Fair, thirty national and international dealers will sell antique nautical charts, maps, atlases, globes and prints.
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On Saturday, September 6, 2025, The National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam will transform into a paradise for map enthusiasts! During the Amsterdam Map-Fair, you can discover and purchase unique old and antique maps, atlases, globes, and prints. Antiquarians from the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany, Portugal, Italy, Spain, the US, and South Korea will showcase their finest treasures. In addition, there will be information stands to learn even more and captivating lectures about the fascinating world of cartography. Don’t miss it!
Program & Lectures
10:00 - Opening of the fair.
17:00 - Closing of the fair.
You can find the full program at the website of Map-Fair.
Practical information
Entrance to the Amsterdam Map Fair is free.