The Black Chapter...A Shocking Exhibition...
While I was in Amsterdam last Sunday, I also visited ScheepvaartMuseum which tells the Maritime history of the Netherlands. Situated close to Central Station, it was just a small walk to go there. I had never been there and I think Bram hasn't been there either during his life. (but He would have loved it, I thought after my visit) It was built in 1656 as 's Lands Zeemagazijn (the Arsenal), so over 350 years old, and it has been the museum's home since 1973. Very impressive and it exudes history. More info about the building can be read HERE . It has been renovated and had a grand opening in 2011. One of the most spectacular part is the roof which covers the whole courtyard and gives beautiful shadows when the sun shines. It is a very modern museum and after coffee and "appeltaart", I did the tour. Very modern and spectacular at some points. . You hear sea-waves...while passing beautiful objects. There is a book which shows you a ...