Musées / Attractions Amsterdam

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There are more museums per square mile/kilometer in the Netherlands than in any other country in the world. Over 40 of the finest museums you will find in Amsterdam:

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Amsterdam Arena/ Ajax Museum:
	Home base of the Dutch football team Ajax. Watch a training and check the fan shop.

	ArenA Boulevard 3, Amsterdam, Tel. +31 (0)20 3111336.

Amsterdam Dungeon:
	Live shows with actors, a ride, special effects and more take you back to history's horrible times.

	Rokin 78, Amsterdam, Tel. +31 (0)20 5308530

Allard Pierson Museum:
	Archeological museum of the university of Amsterdam showing objects from ancient Mediterranean cultures like mummies, coffins and sculptures.

	Oude Turfmarkt 127, Amsterdam, + 31 (0)20 5252556

Amstelkring Museum, ‘Our Lord in the Attic’:
	One of the oldest and most cherished museums in Amsterdam. Largely original 17th century home and complete hidden church in the attic. During the reformation Catholics were forbidden to hold public services and created secret churches.

	Oudezijds Voorburgwal 40, Amsterdam, +31(0)20 6246604

Amsterdam Botanic Garden, Hortus Botanicus:
	One of the oldest botanic gardens in existence with a world famous collection. 6000 plants, 4000 species. Started in 1638 as a municipal medicinal herb garden after the pest went through Europe.

	Plantage Middenlaan 2a, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 6259021

Amsterdam Historical Museum:
	Shows the history of Amsterdam. Attractive museum in the heart of town.

	Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 357, Kalverstraat 92, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 5231822

Amsterdam Municipal Archives - Gemeentearchief:
	The archives and collections are open to the public free of charge. The Treasury has photo exhibitions and special productions showing and explaining the history of Amsterdam.

	Amsteldijk 67, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 5720202

Amsterdamse Bos /Visitor Centre ‘de Molshoop’/ Museum Tram:
	The woods, grassy plains, water and marshlands are the natural habitats of rabbits, squirrels, frogs, woodpeckers and birds of prey. Polder Meerzicht is an important breeding ground for grassland birds. The banks of the Nieuwe Meer ad the Amstelveense Poel are reed-lands which show how the Netherlands used to look. Wild orchids and other rare plants grow there. On the banks of the Poel sturdy footpaths and lots of little bridges provide a special walk for visitors. The Museum Tram is leaving from Haarlemmermeer station.

	Bosbaanweg 5, Amstelveen, +31 (0)20 5456100

Anne Frank Huis:
	Hiding place of Anne Frank during the second world war. This is the place where she wrote her famous diary that went all over the world in numerous translations. Only her father Otto Frank returned from the concentration camps. Over 100.000 Dutch Jewish citizens were sent to the camps. Most of them citizens of Amsterdam. Only few returned. A very painful part of the history of Amsterdam and its community with universal lessons to be passed on to next generations.

	Prinsengracht 267, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 5567105

De Appel Foundation:
	Centre of contemporary art for exhibitions, lectures, discussions, video presentations, solo and group exhibitions.

	Nieuwe Spiegelstraat 10, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 6255651

ARCAM – Amsterdam Centre for Architecture:
	Exhibitions on architecture, urbanism and landscape architecture.

	Prins Hendrikkade 600, Amsterdam +31 (0)20 6204878

Artis Amsterdam Cultural Zoo, Zoological & Geological Museum, Planetarium:
	Oldest zoo in the Netherlands. Amsterdam’s oldest city park is a pleasant place to be. The aquarium and the botanical gardens are also worth seeing.

	Plantage Kerklaan 38, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 5233400

Begijnhof and Chapel:
	For many centuries in the middle of the hustle and bustle of the city is the Begijnhof and it’s chapel situated. A centre for Eucharist reflection, for prayer and silence. The moment you walk through the simple gate you will experience another world.

	Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 373, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 6233565

Beurs van Berlage:


	Damrak 243, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 5304141

Biblical Museum:
	Housed in a beautiful monument. Showing the huge influence of the bible in Dutch culture and community.

	Herengracht 366, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 6242436

Bilderdijk Museum:


	De Boelelaan 1105, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 645 4368

CoBrA Museum, Amstelveen:
	CoBrA stands for Copenhagen, Brussels, Amsterdam and this international art movement rejuvenated Dutch art despite it’s short existence 1948-1951.

	Sandbergplein 1, 1181 Amstelveen, +31 (0)20 5475050

Coffee and Tea Museum:


	Warmoesstraat 67, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 6240683

Computer Museum University of Amsterdam:
	Technical and scientific electronic computing equipment from World War II to the present day.

	Kruislaan 403, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 5257523

Diamond Museum and Factories:
	Free guided tours.

	Paulus Potterstraat 8, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 3055300

Dutch Piano and Pianola Museum:
	The museum has a collection of automatic pianos and related objects. There are nearly 20.000 music rolls in the museum archive.

	Westerstraat 106, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 6279624

Dutch Press Museum:
	National Archive Journalistic Heritage, taking care of daily papers and magazines dating back to 1600, original political drawings, photographs, several archives, etcetera.Exhibition: 400 years news in the Netherlands. Extensive library.

	Zeeburgerkade 10, Amsterdam, +31 (0)206928810

Dutch Resistance Museum:
	In the Plancius building of 1876 an exhibition about Dutch resistance during the occupation from may 10th 1940 till may 5th 1945 and the increasing oppression by the nazi’s. About choices and dilemma’s.

	Plantage Kerklaan 61, Amsterdam, +31 (0)206202535

Electric Ladyland – the First Museum of Fluorescent Art:


	Tweede Leliedwarsstraat 5hs,Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 4203776

Erotic Museum:
	Collection of erotic art from all over the world.

	Oudezijds Achterburgwal 54, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 6247303

Film Museum:
	National centre for cinematography in the Netherlands. Collects, restores and shows old valuable movies.

	Vondelpark 3, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 5891400

Foam Photography Museum Amsterdam:
	Exhibits (world) famous photographers as well as emerging young talent. Foam is the place for photography in all her forms: independent, documentary, applied, historical and contemporary. A museum with international allure.

	Keizersgracht 609, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 5516500

Funeral Museum:
	Funeral history and the future of funeral rituals.

	Kruislaan 124, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 6080624

Hash, Marihuana and Hemp Museum:
	Exceptional cultural and knowledge centre, in the heart of the red light district, completely dedicated to the cannabis plant. A museum unique in the world.

	Oudezijds Achterburgwal 148, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 6235961

Heineken Brewery Museum – Heineken Experience:
	This is the spot where Heineken grew big, over 100 years of history. Easy going exposition with some free beers. Send your friends at home Heineken e-mail postcards with your picture on it.

	Stadhouderskade 78, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 5239474

Hermitage Amsterdam:
	Temporary exhibitions drawn from the collection of the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg.

	Nieuwe Herengracht 14, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 5308755

Holland Experience 3D:
	See, smell and feel the Netherlands. Join the exciting journey through the countries many great sights, like the harbour of Rotterdam, the Keukenhof flower gardens and tulips, clogs and windmills.

	Waterlooplein 17, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 4222233

Hollandsche Schouwburg – Dutch Theatre:
	Monument commemorating the Dutch Jews murdered during WW II. Also educational exhibit for children. This is the place from where Dutch Jews were deported.

	Plantage Middenlaan 24, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 5310340

Hortus Botanicus Free University:


	Van der Boechorststraat 8, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 5989390

House Boat Museum:
	One of the 2500 houseboats in the Amsterdam canals. See the interior of the formerly sailing freighter “Hendrika Maria” in Prinsengracht. Imagine how the canals and ships of Amsterdam were the main means of transport up to the 1920-s.

	Prinsengracht 296k, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 4270750

House of Bols:
	Dedicated to the history of jenever, the juniper-flavored and strong alcoholic traditional liquor of the Netherlands and Flanders. Jenever was first sold as a medicine in the late 16th century. Founded in Amsterdam in 1575, Bols is the worlds oldest distiller. Free jenever cocktail.

	Paulus Potterstraat 14, Amsterdam

Huis Marseille – Photography Museum:
	Located in a 17th century canal house. Photography with both contemporary and historical works. New exhibitions every three months. Stone tablet on the façade dates back to the French merchant who had the house built in 1662.

	Keizersgracht 401, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 5318989

Information Centre ‘Zuiderkerk’ for Space, Construction, Housing:


	Zuiderkerkhof 72, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 5527987

Jewish Historical Museum:
	Religion, culture and history of the Jewish community in the Netherlands.

	Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 5310310

Kromhout Museum:
	Industrial monument, still operating shipyard and museum. A shipyard of cultural and historical importance. Here started the Kromhout Engine Factory, a brand that had 40 % of the Dutch market till WW II, when foreign competition became too strong to survive.

	Hoogte Kadijk 147, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 6276777

Madame Tussaud’s Amsterdam:
	Celebrities in wax like J.Lo and Brad Pitt.

	Dam 20, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 5221010

Max Euwe Centre:
	The main purpose of this centre is to stimulate chess activities. Database of chess matches.

	Max Euweplein 30a-I, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 6257017

Multatuli Museum:
	Dutch author Multatuli 1820- 1887 (pseudonym of Eduard Douwes Dekker), writer of the famous novel Max Havelaar (1860). In this novel he shares his awful experiences in the Dutch East Indies, where he served as a civil official. The novel was an instant success and he became a sort of national conscience. He took refuge in Germany where he died in 1887 as a disillusioned man. The museum is based in the house where he was born.

	Korsjespoortsteeg 20, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 6381938

Museum EnergeticA:
	History of energy production explained. Sensational lightning effects and household appliances.

	Hoogte Kadijk 400, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 4221227

Museum Geelvinck Hinlopenhuis:
	A canal mansion at Herengracht built in 1687 with 4 period rooms and a classical garden that stretches all the way to the former carriage house at Keizersgracht.

	Keizersgracht 633, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 6390747

Museum Het Schip, the Amsterdam School:
	Three monumental public housing blocks by Michel de Klerk. Het Schip (the ship) is the most expressionist apartment block and one of the best examples of the Amsterdam School architectural movement of the early 20th century. The carefully designed interior is quite an experience. Also part of the museum is a restored working class house. Explained in English, French, German, Spanish and Italian.

	Spaarndammerplantsoen 140, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 4182885

Museum Jan van der Togt, Amstelveen:
	Museum for Modern Art.

	Dorpsstraat 50, Amstelveen, +31 (0)20 6415754

Museum of Bags and Purses ‘Hendrikje’:
	Over 3500 bags and accessories show the history of the ladies bags in western culture. In magnificent 17th century canal house close to Rembrandt square.

	Herengracht 573, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 6478681

Museum Tram:
	Leaving from Haarlemmermeerstation you can visit the ‘Amsterdamse bos’. End station is Amstelveen with the biggest shopping center in the Netherlands.

	Amstelveenseweg 264, Amsterdam, +31 (0)900 4231100

Museum van Loon:
	Double sized 17th century canal house with period rooms and a large collection of family portraits. First resident was Ferdinand Bol, one of Rembrandt’s most famous pupils. The important family van Loon (several city mayors) lived here since 19th century. Interior and exterior have remained practically intact.

	Keizersgracht 672, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 6245255

Museum Vrolik:
	Anatomical, embryological museum of the university of Amsterdam.

	AMC, Meibergdreef 15 (building Jo), Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 5664927

Museum Willet-Holthuysen:
	Here you can see how the wealthy lived in an Amsterdam canal house. It is the only fully furnished patrician house open to the public. A beautiful 17th century mansion.

	Herengracht 605, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 5231822

National Spectacles Museum/ Spectacles Shop:
	Seven ages art, culture and history of pairs of glasses. Also shop to adorn your nose with new ‘oldies’. Marvelous museum chambers dating back to 1620.

	Gasthuismolensteeg 7, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 4212414

NEMO Science center:
	Get to know the wonderful world of science and technology in a playful and entertaining way. Wants to encourage your fascination and wonder, to light the fire in your mind. Explore, experiment and experience, learn by doing. Forbidden NOT to touch! For all ages but for 6-16 years of age in particular.

	Oosterdok 2, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 5313233

Netherlands Maritime Museum Amsterdam - Scheepvaartmuseum:
	Dutch maritime past and its golden age, the seven united provinces ruling the seas. Amsterdam as the warehouse of the world. Replica of an East Indiaman with complete crew.

	Kattenburgerplein 1, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 5232222

Netherlands Media Art Institute, Montevideo/Time Based Art:
	Promoter of unrestrained development, application and distribution of, and reflection on, new technologies within the visual arts. Exhibition.

	Keizersgracht 264, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 6237101

Olympic Experience:
	Guided tours in the Olympic Stadium from the Olympic Games in 1928.

	Olympisch Stadion 2, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 6711115

Pipe Museum:
	The presentation gives a profound idea of smoking in five continents from the earliest times (500 B.C.) till present days.

	Prinsengracht 488, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 4211779

Red Light District:
	A safe guided tour in the oldest part of Amsterdam with the most stunning tales about tolerant Amsterdam. From sailors to brothels to sex shops and back to museums, the red light district leaves nothing to the imagination. Also the district where you can find the Dutch Chinatown with beautiful monuments, pubs and old churches.

	Departure address: Damrak 26, Amsterdam, more info: click

Rijksmuseum:
	Greatest museum in the Netherlands, magnificent collection of old masters. One of the attractions is the “Nachtwacht” (the nightguard) painted by Rembrandt.

	Jan Luykenstraat 1, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 6747000

Scripture Museum J.A. Dortmond:
	Showing the development of handwriting from 3000 B.C. till the present day.

	Singel 425, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 5252396/52523301

Sexmuseum Amsterdam Venustempel:
	Welcome to the world's first and oldest sex museum, the "Venustempel" in Amsterdam. A leading museum on the theme of sensual love with an extensive collection of erotic pictures, paintings, objects, recordings, photographs and even attractions. All of the exhibits have been gathered together personally by the owners and can be viewed in their 17th century property on the Damrak.

	Damrak 18, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 6228376

Stedelijk Museum CS:
	Museum of contemporary art. One of Europe’s leading museums of modern art. Topfloor: restaurant with a view!

	Oosterdokskade 3-5, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 5732911

Stedelijk Museum Bureau Amsterdam:
	Project space for Amsterdam art, focusing on the newest trends.

	Rozenstraat 59, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 4220471

Theatre Museum/ TIN:
	Part of the Dutch Theatre Institute TIN. See hear and feel a cross-section of Dutch theatre past and present. Two stately imposing buildings at Herengracht.

	Herengracht 168, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 5513300

The Cat Cabinet:
	Collection of objects d'art wholly centered around the theme of the cat.

	Herengracht 497, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 6265378

The National Trade Union Museum – De Burcht:
	Monumental building of the Diamond Workers Union by H.P. Berlage. The outside resembles a castle or ‘burcht’, the inside a Mediterranean palace with one of Amsterdams most beautiful staircases. This building was once the heart of the thriving Amsterdam Diamond business. WW II put an end to this, as most diamond cutters were of Jewish origin. Berlage was not only the inspiration behind the Amsterdam School but also of the New Objectivity (Neue Sachlichkeit). Two architectural movements that exerted a powerful influence.

	Henri Polaklaan 9, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 6241166

The New Church – De Nieuwe Kerk:
	Exposing treasures from foreign countries, cultures and religions.

	Dam (main entrance), Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 6386909

The Old Church – De Oude Kerk:
	European Monument in the oldest part of Amsterdam. Expositions, Organ and classical concerts.

	Oudekerksplein 1, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 6258284

The Orange Football Museum:
	History of the Dutch National ‘Oranje’ Football teams.

	Kalverstraat 236, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 5287724

Theo Thijssen Museum:
	Amsterdam writer, teacher, trade union man and social democratic politician 1879-1943, known for his novel Kees de Jongen. Exposition in his birth house interesting because of social history.

	1e Leliedwarsstraat 16hs, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 4207119

The Rembrandt House Museum - Rembrandthuis:
	Rembrandt lived and worked here from 1639 till 1658. Fabulous etchings.

	Jodenbreestraat 4, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 5200400

The Royal Palace:
	Originally built at Dam square as city hall, Napoleon changed that and since then it has been in use as a palace. At the time one of the eight world miracles. Very impressive.

	Dam, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 6204060/6248698

Torture Museum:
	This exhibition shows reality as it existed less than two centuries ago. By setting gruesome examples, public authorities demonstrated their right to do as they pleased with the lives and the bodies of their subjects.

	Singel 449, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 3206642

Tropenmuseum/ Tropenmuseum junior:
	Foreign cultures come alive here. A journey through time and around the world. Anthropological museum in an historic building. Also attractive for children.

	Linnaeusstraat 2, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 5688215/5688711

Tulip Museum:
	Learn the story of the worlds most dangerous flower, whose beauty drove sultans, the wealthy and the common man alike to madness and bankruptcy. You can get flower bulbs here.

	Prinsengracht 112, Amsterdam

University Museum ‘de Agnietenkapel’:
	History and historical collection of the university of Amsterdam. The Agnietenkapel is the birthplace of the Universiteit van Amsterdam: in 1632, this chapel housed the Athenaeum Illustre, the predecessor of the ‘Universiteit van Amsterdam’.

	Oudezijds Voorburgwal 231, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 5253341

Van Gogh museum:
	Van Gogh and other 19th century painters. Lovely museum with a beautiful new wing.

	Paulus Potterstraat 7, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 5705200

Werkspoor Museum, Stork reception:
	The Dutch East India Company was founded in 1602 and was wound up in 1795. Oostenburg was the scene of shipbuilding and other constant activity. The Russian czar Peter the Great got his certificate of competence here as a ship’s carpenter. In 1822 the East India Naval Store collapsed without a warning. Here the foundations were laid for what was later to become the Werkspoor Company.

	Oostenburgergracht 77, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 6251035

Windmill van Sloten & Coopery Museum/ Rembrandt in the attic:
	This polder draining mill is still in use and sees to it that the water in the lower lying surroundings remains below a certain level. Guided tours. The coopery museum is the only place in the Netherlands where coopery crafts can still be seen. Rembrandt exposition in the attic.

	Akersluis 10, Amsterdam, +31 (0)20 6690412

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