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Museums in Amsterdam
Amsterdam has a wide variety of interesting museums including a few must-see exhibitions with local and historical context such as the Van Gogh museum, the Rijksmuseum and Anne Frank House. You should probably plan in advance which museums most interest you and try not to tackle too many on one single trip! Note, some museums in Netherlands are closed on Mondays. The Stedelijk modern art museum is currently closed and undergoing a major renovation. |
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general admission prices of major museums are on the medium to high level in comparison
with some other world cities. For example, the Van Gogh Museum charges adults
€14 which is approximately US$17, £12, AU$21 - for a large group this
could be quite expensive. |
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You should seriously consider getting the annual Museumkaart if you plan to visit a number of museums and want to cut costs. The iamsterdam card is another scheme run by the tourist board which includes museum admissions and transport, but comes at a premium.
| Major Museums in Amsterdam: | |
| Van Gogh Museum | |
| Popular museum showcasing the works of infamous Dutch artist Vincent Van Gogh. | |
| Rijksmuseum | |
| Old Dutch Masters paintings from the 17th Century including Rembrandt's Nightwatch. | |
| Hermitage Amsterdam | |
| Amsterdam's latest major museum on the Amstel. | |
| Amsterdam Historical Museum | |
| Learn about the history of the city from fishing village to metropolis. | |
| Anne Frank House Museum | |
| The annex where Anne Frank and family hid from German occupation in WW2. | |
| Tropenmuseum | |
| "Tropical" museum with fascinating cultural exhibitions from around the world. | |
| Nemo Science Museum | |
| Science and technology museum for children, built in the shape of a ship's hull. | |
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| Other Museums in Amsterdam: |
| Rembrandt House Museum |
| Restored house where famous 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. |
| Amsterdam Museum List |
| Full listing of Amsterdam's museums. |
| Grand Canal Houses: | |
| Museum Gevlinck-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. | |
| Churches: | |
| De Nieuwe Kerk | |
| The "New Church" of Amsterdam on Dam Square, site of royal events and exhibitions. | |
| Oude Kerk | |
| Amsterdam's Old Church also holds regular exhibitions and concerts. | |
| Ons' Lieve Heer Op Solder | |
| "Our Lord in the Attic" (Amstelkring) museum house with hidden 17th century church. | |
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| For Sports Fans: | |
| Ajax Museum / Stadium Tour | |
| Guide to the Amsterdam ArenA - Ajax Museum, Tours and watching matches / concerts. | |
| Olympic Experience Amsterdam | |
| Olympics / Dutch sports themed exhibition at the old Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam. | |
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