About
The exhibition at Het Scheepvaartmuseum in Amsterdam shows how Dutch mapmakers determined the Western view of the world from the 16th century. It follows routes from Amsterdam to Brazil, South Africa, Australia, Indonesia and India.
What to expect
The exhibition shows how maps and coastal views by Dutch cartographers determined the Western view of the world from the late 16th century.
The exhibition starts in Amsterdam, the Republic's main port and trade city.
- Dutch ships travelled in the 17th–18th centuries
- From Amsterdam via Brazil and South Africa
- Then to Australia, Indonesia and India
- Findings recorded in prints and maps
Questions
When does Cartography start and end?
Cartography runs Sunday, 8 November 2026, 10:00 until 17:00.
Where is Cartography?
Cartography takes place at Het Scheepvaartmuseum, Kattenburgerplein 1, Amsterdam, Amsterdam.
How much are tickets for Cartography?
Cartography is free to enter.
What is the exhibition about?
It shows how Dutch mapmakers from the late 16th century determined the Western view of the world.
It starts in Amsterdam, the Republic's main port and trade city.
The route goes via Brazil and South Africa to Australia, Indonesia and India.
Findings were recorded in prints and maps.
Is the Museumkaart valid?
Yes. Museumkaart is valid for entry.
Amsterdam
Getting there
Het Scheepvaartmuseum, Kattenburgerplein 1, Amsterdam, 1018 KK Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, NL
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