Het Scheepvaartmuseum

The National Maritime Museum has beautiful spaces, optimal service and is uniquely located at the water, right in the centre of Amsterdam. The monumental building from 1656 is an outstanding venue for all sorts of (business) events. The impressive building from the 17th century was built as a warehouse for the royal navy, and 350 years later it’s a wanted location for big and small groups. Various multifunctional rooms offer unprecedented opportunities for inspiring meetings in a stylish décor. From meeting to wedding ceremony and from dinner to party. Our team can tend to every aspect of your event. Have your guests arrive by boat, treat them to a museum visit, or enjoy a drink on our floating terrace. We work with selected partners to enrich your event, for instance in technique or entertainment. 

Magnificent and impressive event location in Amsterdam

Sustainability

The National Maritime Museum does not want to stand still during a time in which the world is constantly changing and facing challenges. To create conversation the museum puts developments of the past, present and future on the map. It the job of the museum to get the attention of the visitors to focus on ecological and social sustainability and terms of sustainable development.

The National Maritime wants to become eco-positive in 2030. This means that the museum wants to minimalize its damage on the planet in terms of sustainability. The museum wants to create a positive change in behavior, within the visitors, our programs, and our partners and colleagues.

To reduce the footprint of the museum and to conduct sustainable business the museum is striving for change. The museum haves an active Green Team, is getting great scores on maintaining the building, and choose to work with sustainable partners, etc. Read here for more information.