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Museums in Amsterdam
Amsterdam has a wide variety of fascinating museums catering to different interests - from old Dutch masters at the Rijksmuseum, city history at the Amsterdam museum to children's fun at Nemo Science museum. The "must-see" Van Gogh museum and Anne Frank house are very popular attracting long queues - purchasing your ticket in advance means you cut the line. |
You
should seriously consider getting the annual Museumkaart
if you plan to visit a number of museums and want to cut costs significantly.
Alternatively, the iamsterdam
card is a scheme run by the tourist board which includes museum
admissions and transport - but comes at a premium price. |
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Note that some the large museums in Amsterdam are undergoing major renovation - the Rijksmuseum (remains open) and the Stedelijk modern art museum (temporary exhibitions running). The Maritime museum re-opened in October 2011 and now has a fresh, modern feel.
| Check out our: | |
| Listing of Amsterdam Museums - full listing | |
| Museum Map of Amsterdam - 55 museums highlighted |
| Major Museums in Amsterdam: | |
| Van Gogh Museum | |
| Showcasing the works of infamous Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh. | |
| Rijksmuseum | |
| Old Masters paintings including Rembrandt's Nightwatch. | |
| Scheepvaart (Maritime) Museum | |
| A 21st century look at Dutch maritime history and heritage. | |
| Hermitage Amsterdam | |
| Exhibitions from the rich Hermitage collection. | |
| Amsterdam (Historical) Museum | |
| Learn about the history of the city from fishing village to metropolis. | |
| Anne Frank House Museum | |
| Annex where Anne Frank and family hid from German occupation in WW2. | |
| Artis Royal Zoo | |
| Magnificent zoo in the middle of the city. | |
| Tropenmuseum | |
| "Tropical" museum with cultural exhibitions from around the world. | |
| Nemo Science Museum | |
| Science and technology museum for children. | |
| Royal Palace Amsterdam | |
| The Koninklijk Paleis on Dam Square is open to the public for visits. | |
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| Other Museums in Amsterdam: | |
| Rembrandt House Museum | |
| Restored house where Dutch artist Rembrandt lived and worked. | |
| Dutch Resistance Museum | |
| Verzetsmuseum helps tell the story of WW2 in Netherlands. | |
| Jewish Historical Museum | |
| History of Jewish culture in the Netherlands. | |
| Hollandsche Schouwburg | |
| Jewish war memorial and exhibition in an old theatre. | |
| Allard Pierson Museum | |
| Archaeology and antiquities museum located in the heart of Amsterdam. | |
| Biblical Museum | |
| Biblical antiquities on show in a large merchant canal house. | |
| FOAM Photography Museum | |
| Photo exhibitions in a canal house on Keizersgracht. | |
| Huis Marseille Photography Museum | |
| Contemporary photo museum also on Keizersgracht. | |
| Diamond Museum | |
| Museum devoted to all things diamond. | |
| Museum of Bags and Purses | |
| Comprehensive collection of bags, purses and wallets. | |
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| Grand Canal Houses: | |
| Museum Geelvinck-Hinlopen Huis | |
| Canal house with possibly the finest private garden in Amsterdam. | |
| Museum Van Loon | |
| Keizersgracht canal merchant house, collection and gardens. | |
| Willet-Holthuysen Museum | |
| Visit the Herengracht canal home of a wealthy family from the 19th century. | |
| Cat Cabinet Museum | |
| House on the Herengracht with a unique feline art collection. | |
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| Churches: | |
| De Nieuwe Kerk | |
| The "New Church" of Amsterdam on Dam Square. | |
| Oude Kerk | |
| Amsterdam's Old Church also holds regular exhibitions and concerts. | |
| Ons' Lieve Heer Op Solder | |
| "Our Lord in the Attic" museum house with hidden 17th century church. |
| For Sports Fans: | |
| Ajax Museum / Stadium Tour | |
| Full guide to the Amsterdam ArenA stadium. | |
| Olympic Experience Amsterdam | |
| Olympics / Dutch sports themed exhibition at the old Olympic Stadium. |