Located in a historical building just a short walk from Central Station, you'll find nice water views and some other related historical buildings in the area.
This museum is really for shipping, wooden boat, and maritime history buffs. There's an overwhelming amount of detail and artifacts. Quite a local museum, less popular than the Van Gogh, Anne Frank and Rijksmuseum, so less tourists.
I found the atmosphere a bit stuffy, but the special exhibits are well organized. Kids will enjoy the full-size wooden ship docked in the back. You can enjoy a coffee break in the museum cafe with a view of the water.
After your visit, you'll have a good picture of Holland's shipping and sailing history, especially the powerful world impact of the Dutch East India Company (VOC).