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World-class maritime museum showcasing 500 years of Dutch naval history in a 1656 arsenal building. Explore interactive exhibits like Doris the Diver for young children and step aboard a life-size replica of the 17th-century East Indiaman Amsterdam ship. Modern multimedia galleries feature ship models, navigation instruments, and a 360-degree VR experience of historic Amsterdam harbor.
A UNESCO World Heritage sea fort on a man-made island reachable only by ferry from Muiden, with 400 years of Dutch naval history to explore. Walk through maze-like underground chambers, cannon cupolas, and multimedia exhibits bringing military stories to life, or ride the virtual hot-air balloon over the Defence Line. The pavilion serves fresh coffee and lunch with IJmeer views.
Immerse yourself in a full-scale reconstruction of a 17th-century VOC merchant ship, the Batavia, which was painstakingly built over 10 years using traditional shipbuilding techniques. Explore three distinct experiences in one ticket: walk the decks of the historic vessel, discover traditional crafts like rope-making and blacksmithing at the working shipyard, and learn 6000 years of polder history through interactive exhibits in the museum hall. The ship itself features hand-carved stern decorations and authentic period furnishings—stepping aboard reveals the authentic sensory experience of wood, tar and linseed oil.
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