STRAAT Museum is a spectacular museum for street art and graffiti located in the NDSM-wharf area in Amsterdam.
The museum is housed in a large former shipyard warehouse (Lasloods) which provides a total of 8,000m² gallery space. Book your STRAAT Museum tickets here
The building exterior is adorned with a 240m² mural of Anne Frank (‘Let Me Be Myself’) which was created in 2016 by Brazilian street artist Eduardo Kobra.
The museum officially opened its doors in October 2020 after some years of development. It has since established itself as a popular museum in Amsterdam with nearly 200,000 visitors per year.
The exhibition hosts over 180 large-scale pieces of artwork made by 170 artists from many nationalities, both those well-renowned and upcoming talents.
STRAAT’s collection continues to expand and the works are frequently rotated.
The museum tries to address the question whether street art can still be called ‘street art’ if exhibited inside. To retain authenticity, each artist was individually invited to the museum to create their work on site and to offer perspectives on their work.
Sometimes you may be lucky on your visit to catch an artist creating a painting for the museum.
STRAAT Museum has laid its exhibition like a city, where visitors can take a street art tour “around the streets, squares and intersections”.
Please note the floor surface can be uneven, so watch your step!
There is a free audio tour available (using your own phone) in English and Dutch. Each artwork is also labelled – again in both English and Dutch.
There are a wide variety of artistic styles on show and the artworks have been grouped into 5 main themes:
- Personal – street art as a reflection of the artist’s world
- Aesthetical – creating perfect shapes
- Grounded – the connection of street art with its surroundings
- Conscious – using street art to raise awareness of issues
- Empathic – communicating to an audience through art
A poster display shows the history of the street art movement – from its ‘tag’ beginnings in 1970s New York to its embrace by the mainstream art market in the 21st century.
There is an elevated indoor panorama deck which gives excellent views of the galleries.
STRAAT also has temporary exhibitions in a small upstairs gallery.
A 1 hour guided tour by an expert is also available for booking in advance – these run Saturdays and Sundays at 1200/1330/1500 and cost an extra €10 on top of the entrance fee.
STRAAT also offers a free treasure hunt activity aimed at children 6-12.
The museum also runs street art & graffiti workshops for private groups and events.
The STRAAT cafe is on the 2nd and 3rd floors near the panorama deck and offers a range of drinks and bites.
Free lockers are available near the entrance. The museum exit is via the shop which sells books, prints and graffiti spray cans.
We love the industrial setting, the colour and vibrancy of the artworks and the sheer impressive scale of the place.
With its unique setting, STRAAT is a highly impressive addition to Amsterdam’s museum scene. For street art lovers this is a must-visit. It is also great for those who want to get out of the crowded city centre.
STRAAT Museum Essential Info
Opening Hours1000-1700 (Tue-Sun), 1200-1700 (Mon). |
STRAAT Museum Tickets & Admission€19.50 for adults, €13.50 for students, €9.50 for children 13-18. FREE entry to children 0-12. Book your STRAAT Museum tickets here Museumkaart holders now pay €10 at STRAAT and I Amsterdam City card holders get a 25% discount (€14.62). |
How to Get to STRAAT MuseumTake the GVB Amsterdam ferry (free, no ticket required!) from the waterside of Central Station to NDSM-werf. These run approximately 2-4x per hour and the trip takes 15 mins.  |
Address / ContactSTRAAT Museum, NDSM-Plein 1, 1033 WC Amsterdam |
Last updated 11 July 2024. This article was first published in 2021 and has been regularly updated. Our last visit to STRAAT was in July 2024 and we paid our own entrance.
