Museums, Arts and Culture in Amsterdam

Amsterdam has over 60 of excellent museums. The Van Gogh Museum is a must for anyone interested in the artist’s work. On the same square is the 250-room Rijksmuseum, which contains among its treasures a handful of exquisite Vermeers and one of the best Rembrandt collections in the world. If you are into history, you will find there are a lot of interesting Museums to visit. The former hiding place, where Anne Frank wrote her diary, is now a well-known museum you should not forget to visit when you are staying in Amsterdam. The list below contains our Museum's selection, and we have provided a brief description of each museum.

Rijksmuseum Amsterdam

The Rijksmuseum is located just behind the Leidseplein. It is the largest museum in the Netherlands, with more than a million visitors each year. The Rijksmuseum possesses an unrivalled collection of Dutch art, from early religious works to the masterpieces of the Golden Age. Schedule at least half a day for this museum and even then you will have to come back as you will not be able to see everything even in one day.

The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is the first major national museum to open 365 days a year to the public.

Address:

Museumstraat 1, Amsterdam

Opening Hours:
Daily from 09:00–17:00
Phone:

+31 020 674 7000

Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam

You will find the Van Gogh Museum just behind the Rijksmuseum. The museum contains the largest collection of van Gogh’s paintings in the world. The displays provide the opportunity to keep track of the artist’s developments or compare his paintings to works by other artists from the 19th century. The museum also holds an extensive offer of exhibitions on various subjects from 19th-century art history.

ADDRESS:

Museumplein 6, Amsterdam

Opening Hours:
Daily from 09:00-18:00
PHONE:

+31 020 570 5200

Amsterdam Museum

Amsterdam, a metropolis? Yes, and also small, friendly and unconventional. The city of Johan Cruyff, Rembrandt, Ajax, the Red-Light District, the United East India Company and marijuana. The capital of the Netherlands. A 1000-year-old commercial city on the water, where entrepreneurship, creativity, citizenship and freedom all meet the eye. In the ancient monument that is the Amsterdam Museum you can see, read, hear and taste how the city came about and why it was – and still is – what it is.

ADDRESS:

Kalverstraat 92, / Sint Luciënsteeg 27, Amsterdam

Opening Hours:
Daily from 10:00-17:00
PHONE:

+31 020 523 1822

Anne Frank Huis

Near the Westerkerk (Wester church), in the center of Amsterdam, you can find the hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her famous diary. The Diary of Anne Frank is one of the most widely read books in the world. The original diary is on display as part of the Anne Frank House permanent exhibition. The museum is very busy during the season, so be prepared to wait in the queue.

ADDRESS:
Prinsengracht 267, Amsterdam
Opening Hours:
Daily from 09:00–22:00
PHONE:

+31 020 556 7105

The Rembrandt House Museum

Visit the Rembrandt House Museum in Amsterdam, where the famed painter once operated his largest studio before facing financial difficulties.
The house was built around 1606 and was renovated around 1627, probably under the supervision of Jacob van Campen. It was then given an extra floor and a new facade with a triangular pediment. Rembrandt bought it on 5 January 1639 for thirteen thousand guilders. After his bankruptcy, it was auctioned in 1658 and sold for eleven thousand guilders. In the following centuries it was used as a residence and was renovated several times.

ADDRESS:
Jodenbreestraat 4, Amsterdam
Opening Hours:
Daily from 10:00-18:00
PHONE:

+31 020 520 0400

Jewish Historical Museum

The Jewish historical Museum is located near the Waterlooplein. Opened as a museum in 1987, this four building complex consists of four synagogues built by Ashkenazi Jews during the 1600s and 1700s. The museum displays the long history of Jews in Holland.

The Jewish Museum features the Jewish Museum junior where children of all ages are encouraged to connect with Jewish culture.

ADDRESS:
Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, Amsterdam
Opening Hours:
Daily from 10:00-17:00
Phone:

+31 020 531 0310

Portuguese Synagogue

From the second half of the 17th century, Amsterdam Jews were permitted to build synagogues that were visible from the street. That decision changed the look and feel of the whole city! Walk the candlelit halls of the Portuguese Synagogue (also called the Esnoga), admire the intricate wooden carvings, and feel the sandy floor beneath your feet.
The beautifully preserved interior of the Portuguese Synagogue is a wonder in itself. Aside from the architecture and wooden floors, there’s still no modern heating or lighting.
ADDRESS:
Mr. Visserplein 3, Amsterdam
Opening Hours:

On this page you will find the opening hours of the Portuguese Synagogue.

PHONE:

+31 020 531 0380

Dutch Resistance Museum

This museum is centrally located in the East part of Amsterdam. The exhibition describes Dutch resistance in everyday life during the German occupation. It takes visitors back to the thirties and forties by using street scenes and house interiors. It tells the story of people who were confronted with dilemmas during the German occupation, and were forced to make choices.

ADDRESS:
Plantage Kerklaan 61, Amsterdam
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday 10:00-17:00
Saturday to Sunday 11:00-17:00
PHONE:

+31 020 620 2535

Heineken Experience

The Heineken Experience is located at only a 15 minutes walk from the Leidseplein.
The world-famous Heineken® Brewery opened in 1867, but the 21st century is still a dam good time for beer in the heart of Amsterdam. Experience the history of Heineken and determine your own course through the Heineken of today. Experience the speed of a bottling line as a bottle of Heineken. Test your knowledge of brewing and enjoy a good glass of Heineken. Heineken stands for enjoying life.

ADDRESS:
Stadhouderskade 78, Amsterdam
Opening Hours:
Sunday to Thursday 10:30-19:30
Friday to Saturday 10:30-21:00
PHONE:

+31 020 721 5300

Madame Tussauds Amsterdam

At the Dam you will find the Amsterdam branch of this world-famous wax work museum. Meeting famous pop stars, glorious Dutch painters, and international celebrities. From past to present, Madame Tussaud’s proudly presents them all! Step back in time and witness Holland’s Golden Age.

ADDRESS:
Dam 20, Amsterdam
Opening Hours:
Daily from 10:00-20:00
PHONE:

+31 020 522 1010

National Maritime Museum

Near the Central Station, you will find the Dutch Maritime Museum. The museum is housed in the National Naval Depot, which is a former arsenal of the Dutch Navy, over 300 years old. The unique collection tells the story of the maritime past of the Netherlands, It brings you back to the past times of trading voyages, Amsterdam in the Golden Age, the Dutch East India Company (VOC), and the overseas colonies.

ADDRESS:
Kattenburgerplein 1, Amsterdam
Opening Hours:
Daily from 10:00-17:00
PHONE:

+31 020 523 2222

The Amsterdam Dungeon

See, smell, listen and be afraid, very afraid. All your senses will be on red alert at the Amsterdam Dungeon as you take a spooktacular walkthrough adventure into the 500-year-old history of Amsterdam. Enjoy 7 shows, meet a cast of characters, and prepare for goosebumps. Screaming encouraged.

Address:

Rokin 78, Amsterdam

Opening Hours:
Daily from 11:00-17:00
PHONE:

+31 020 530 8500

Ripley's Believe It or Not

See more than 500 nearly unbelievable exhibits, from actual shrunken human heads to one of the swords used by Mel Gibson in the epic ‘Braveheart’.
Robert Ripley toured the world, returning with surprising information and peculiar artifacts. At Ripley’s Believe It or Not Amsterdam you can benefit from his years of hard work as you wander the five floors of (nearly) unbelievable artifacts. Start at the entrance, by taking a selfie with the world’s tallest man. And then dive deeper and deeper into a comprehensive collection of fascinating oddities.

ADDRESS:
Dam 21, Amsterdam
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday 11:00-18:30
Friday to Sunday 10:00-18:30
PHONE:

+31 020 369 7120

NEMO Science Museum Amsterdam

Science and technology buffs will find NEMO (The National Center for Science and Technology) to be one of the most interesting destinations in Amsterdam.
This science and technology center is the largest science museum in the Netherlands. Unlike most of the architecture in parts of Amsterdam, NEMO is more modern. The exterior of the building resembles a massive green ship docking on the Oosterdok (originally the building was copper but has turned green over time).
The museum is as interactive and entertaining as possible, catering to the wants and needs of parents and their children.

ADDRESS:
Oosterdok 2, Amsterdam
Opening Hours:
Daily from 10:00-17:30
PHONE:

+31 020 531 3233

Body Worlds

When was the last time you had a really good look at yourself? Amsterdam’s own BODY WORLDS peels back the layers to offer a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of real human bodies. And it goes a step further, asking the most important question of all – what makes us happy?
Experience the scientific phenomenon that’s taken the whole world by storm and see over 200 perfectly preserved human bodies right in the heart of Amsterdam

ADDRESS:
Damrak 66, Amsterdam
Opening Hours:
Daily from 10:00-22:00
PHONE:

+31 020 900 8411

Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam

It is the city’s most modern and contemporary art museum, containing works by Picasso, Monet, Cézanne, and Mondrian. Its restaurant with a terrace is overlooking the sculpture garden. Exhibitions change constantly, with recent acquisitions not only in paintings and sculpture, but also in drawing, painting, and photography.

The 19th-century building was designed by Adriaan Willem Weissman and the 21st-century wing with the current entrance was designed by Benthem Crouwel Architects. It is located at the Museum Square in the borough Amsterdam South, where it is close to the Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum, and the Concertgebouw.

ADDRESS:
Museumplein 10, Amsterdam
Opening Hours:
Daily from 10:00-18:00
PHONE:

+31 020 573 2911

Tropenmuseum

Located in a beautiful static building in the East part of Amsterdam, you will find the Tropenmuseum. It is the largest anthropological museum in the Netherlands. Its realistic reconstructions of local environments and attractive displays of exhibits from the museum’s huge collections draw visitors into the daily lives of the people of the tropics and subtropics. A special program for children is provided.

ADDRESS:
Linnaeusstraat 2, Amsterdam
Opening Hours:
Daily from 10:00-17:00
Close on Monday
PHONE:

+31 020 568 8200

Moco Museum Amsterdam

The Modern Contemporary Museum Amsterdam (Moco) is located inside Villa Alsberg, a townhouse that dates back to 1904, bang in the heart of Amsterdam’s Museumplein. See more than 50 original Banksys next to works by other artworld trailblazers like Kusama, Roy Lichtenstein, Dali, and more! The museum also features ever-revolving exhibitions.

ADDRESS:
Honthorststraat 20, Amsterdam
Opening Hours:
Monday to Thursday 09:00-20:00
Friday to Sunday 09:00-21:00
PHONE:

+31203701997

WONDR Experience Amsterdam

Take a break from adult life and reconnect with the child that lives inside you in a place that’s all about letting go and having fun. Claw machines, karaoke booths, a thousand disco balls, and a giant ball pit? WONDR has all the ingredients necessary for a day of big smiles and unforgettable memories.

At Amsterdam’s WONDR Experience, you can touch, sing, dance, and even dive into a sea of marshmallows (yes, really!). Share the joy and feed your imagination. To tell you anything else might spoil it – just get in there and feel the WONDR.

ADDRESS:
Meeuwenlaan 88, Amsterdam
Opening Hours:
Daily from 10:00-19:00
PHONE:

+31 085 540 0205

Johan Cruijff ArenA

Over four years in construction at a cost of over 202 million Dutch Guilders, the Amsterdam Arena is more than just a football stadium; it is a tourist destination in itself! Featuring a roof that can open fully in 20 minutes, seating for over 51,000 fans and 1700 VIP’s and over 2,000 lux of lighting, the arena is a wonderful focus for any sports fan.
Feel the beating heart of AFC Ajax while enjoying the Johan Cruijff Arena for a stadium tour in Amsterdam. See exclusive hotspots and see where only the players walk on match days with a classic tour.

ADDRESS:
ArenA Boulevard 1 1101 AX Amsterdam

Houseboat Museum Amsterdam

At the Amsterdam Houseboat Museum, you get the chance to experience first-hand what it’s like to live on the canals in a houseboat in Amsterdam. The museum is located in the “Hendrika Maria”, a former cargo ship built in 1914. The cargo hold is now a cozy living space featuring all the conveniences and a surprising amount of space and comfort.

ADDRESS:
Prinsengracht 296 K 1016 HW Amsterdam
Opening Hours:
Thursday to Sunday from 10:00–17:00
Phone:

+31 06 4289 3868

Allard Pierson Amsterdam

The Allard Pierson Museum is the archeological museum of the University of Amsterdam. Egyptology, Greek Mythology, Etruria, and Roman artifacts are exhibited in this museum of Mediterranean culture. The collections, dating from 4000 B.C. till 500 A.D., give visitors a comprehensive insight into life in Antiquity.

ADDRESS:
Weesperzijde 150, Amsterdam
Opening Hours:
Daily FROM 10:00-17:00
Close on Monday
PHONE:

+31 085 0162 498

Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder Museum

Ons ’Lieve Heer op Solder, translated means “Our Lord in the Attic“, During the 17th century, the catholic religion was officially forbidden to practice the Catholic religion. Dutch Catholics were forced to worship secretly in private churches. The last of these clandestine churches, now known as the Amstelkring Museum, Our Lord in the Attic, served as a parish until 1887.

ADDRESS:
Oudezijds Voorburgwal 38 1012 GE Amsterdam
Opening Hours:

Daily from 10:00–18:00
Sunday from 13:00-18:00

Phone:

+31 020 624 6604

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