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Hermitage Museum in Amsterdam
Hermitage Amsterdam is a major museum showcasing exhibitions from the vast collection of the grand State Hermitage in St Petersburg, Russia. Following a €40 million renovation, it was opened in 2009 to much fanfare by Dutch Queen Beatrix and Russian President Dmitry Medvedev. |
The museum is located on the banks of the river Amstel in the Amstelhof building - a former old people's home - and is now a magnificent exhibition space.
You enter the museum via a courtyard garden and then into the foyer where you can purchase tickets. The all-white decor and signage is a bit disorienting at first but you can go off to either side to reach the exhibition wing space. You have to scan your ticket at the barrier and the glass doors will open automatically. The exhibition is located over 2 floors including a large main hall on each wing.
At the front of the building you will find the light and airy Church Hall - a pleasant place to sit down with views looking out onto the Amstel. You can also see some rooms with period furniture and an 18th century cellar kitchen.
There is no permanent collection at the Hermitage Amssterdam. Exhibitions generally run about 6 months and are beautifully presented with info in Dutch and English. The current exhibition is "Rubens, Van Dyck & Jordaens: Flemish painters from the Hermitage" which runs from 17th September 2011 to 16th March 2012.
A special audio tour on each exhibition is available in Dutch and English and costs €3 extra.
There is the chic Cafe Restaurant Neva on the first floor of the foyer which is open to the public. There is a Hermitage for Children exhibition at the side of the building.
If the exhibition is of interest to you then the Hermitage is well worth a visit.
Hermitage Amsterdam Essential Info Opening Times: Daily 1000-1700 (Wednesdays to 2000). Admission Prices (2012): Adults €15, FREE entry to children 0-16 / iamsterdam card / Museumcard holders. Guided tours cost from €90 and must be arranged at least 2 weeks in advance. Getting There: The museum is short walk from Waterlooplein along the eastern side of the Amstel river. Waterlooplein can be reached using tram 9 (Diemen) or metro lines 51, 53 and 54 (follow the Nieuwe Herengracht exit). Our Rating:
Hermitage
Amsterdam, Amstel 51, Amsterdam |
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