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Allard Pierson Archaeological Museum Amsterdam

 

The Allard Pierson Archaeological Museum has a fine collection of Mediterranean artifacts (pottery, coins, jewellery, statues etc) dating from 4000BC to 500A.D. The collection covers finds from Egypt, Cyprus, Greece, the Near East and a range of items from Italy including Roman and Etruscan.

The museum name is derived from Allard Pierson, the first professor of Classical Archaeology at the University of Amsterdam. The museum first opened in 1934 and is still part of the university. The current location was opened in 1976.

The museum can be 'done' in a couple of hours. Explanations are in Dutch with main summaries in English - however it could probably do with a bit more English explanation, as is the case with some museums in Netherlands.

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Unlike some of the more popular museums, you probably won't to have to queue up very long to get in.

The Egyptian section is quite fascinating, particularly the exhibits about mummification. Children (and adults) can use a computer to get their name printed out in basic hieroglyphics.

The museum is located on Oude Turfmarkt which runs parallel to Rokin, near the Spui. It is 10 - 15 minutes walk from Central Station or take trams 4, 9, 16, 24 and 25 to Spui.

Note the museum is closed on Monday and some public holidays. Opening times are 1000 on weekdays and 1300 at weekends, closing at 1700.

Admission is €5 for adults, concessions are €2.50. Free entry for children under 4 and holders of the MuseumKaart or Iamsterdam cards.

Allard Pierson Museum, Oude Turfmarkt 127, Amsterdam
Tel: +31 (0)20 525 2556

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