The Maritime Museum is located along the IJ river waterfront in a building that dates back to the mid-1600s. The building itself used to be a store house for the Admiralty of Amsterdam, during a time in which this city was at the hub of commerce, with the largest port in the world. This museum is a must-see for those who are truly interested in the history of the city, and the country, that was built on water. The main building has several exhibits, each with a particular focus (such as old maps and navigational instruments), and many of which cater specifically to children. Your entrance ticket also gets you aboard “the Amsterdam”, an exact replica of a Dutch East India Company ship, which was lost in its maiden voyage.