Nederlands Scheepvaartmuseum

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Lonely Planet review

Since 1981, this historic admiralty building has housed one of world's most extensive collections of maritime memorabilia. Early shipping routes, naval combat, fishing and whaling are all explained in loving detail, and there are 500 models of boats and ships. Unfortunately, at the time of writing the museum was shut till mid-2009 for a major renovation.

You can, however, visit a full-scale replica of the United East India Company's 700-tonne Amsterdam, one of the largest ships of the fleet. Actors in 18th-century costume re-create shipboard life, and you'll see the Great Cabin is beautifully set for an elegant dinner. The ship is moored outside NEMO .