Sights
For 60 years now, Keukenhof has been the most beautiful place in the world, where spring bursts out in all of its colourful majesty. Here you can find inspiration and relaxation in a magnificent park environment. In addition to the millions of blooming flower bulbs and fantastic flower shows, Keukenhof has the largest sculpture garden in the Netherlands and is the most photographed ...
The Stedelijk Museum is an international institution in Amsterdam dedicated to modern and contemporary art and design. The Museum aims to provide a home for art, artists and a broad range of publics, where artistic production is actively fostered, presented, protected, reconsidered and renewed. With a notable collection that’s comparable in style to The ...
Anne Frank is one of Amsterdam’s most well known former residents. The Anne Frank House at Prinsengracht 263 in Amsterdam is where she lived in hiding with her family for more than two years during World War II. Now converted into a museum it contains a sobering exhibition about the persecution of the Jews during the ...
The Van Gogh Museum has the world’s largest collection of paintings, drawings, and letters by famous Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh. This influential artist likely needs no introduction, as his extensive body of work is amongst some of the most well-known in the history of modern art. A trip to the Van Gogh Museum is an essential part of your experience in ...
The Hermitage Amsterdam is the Dutch branch of the world-famous Hermitage in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Located on the banks of the Amstel River, the Hermitage Amsterdam is an exhibition space and cultural education centre with a focus on Russian history and culture. Collection Hermitage Amsterdam displays rotating selections of pieces from the ...
After ten years of rebuilding, renovation and restoration, the Rijksmuseum has opened its doors again. For the first time in history the museum underwent a complete transformation of both its building and the presentation of its collection. For the very first time, visitors can follow a chronological journey through the collection, and experience the sense of beauty and time this ...
The former Heineken Brewery in Amsterdam, a national monument and listed in the European Route of Industrial Heritage, offers some 3000 square metres of special exhibition space. Millions of hectolitres of Heineken beer were brewed here until 1988, when the Heineken brewery in Zoeterwoude took over production from the ...
The Royal Palace on Dam Square in Amsterdam is one of three palaces still in use by the Dutch royal family. It is used for state visits, award ceremonies and other official receptions. When the palace is not being used by the royal family, it is open to the public. Visitors can explore the magnificent interior and discover the rich history of the ...
The Moco Museum is a museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art, located in the middle of Amsterdam’s famous Museum Square (‘Museumplein’). It is housed in a beautiful villa from the early 1900’s, designed by the Dutch architect Eduard Cuypers. The Moco Museum first opened its doors in 2016 and has been at the forefront of promoting the up-and-coming Street Art movement ...
TunFun is an indoor play park in a former car tunnel for children aged 0 to 12 years. In this 4,000 m2 underground, there are plenty of challenges for each age group, but TunFun certainly does not leave out the parents.
Het Scheepvaartmuseum, the National Maritime Museum, shows how our culture has been shaped by the sea. Stimulating, interactive exhibitions allow visitors to explore 500 years of maritime history. Attractive object exhibitions show the best of our world famous collection. We have special exhibitions for children, including See you in the Golden Age and The tale of the whale. We even ...
Tram line 2 in Amsterdam will take you to almost all the top sights that our Capital has, which is why National Geographic has named it one of the best trams rides in the world. During the ride, you will see the Museum Square with the Stedelijk ...
This shop is the holy grail of condoms. They come in all colors, shapes, flavors and sizes. Some of the rubbers have even been hand-painted and are meant for decoration only. You’ll also find a surprising amount of information and books about our rubber friend. Thereeven a small condom museum!
The fantastic Amsterdam ArenA Stadium Tour takes you on a behind-the-scenes guided tour of the Netherlands’ largest stadium, the Amsterdam ArenA. This world-class stadium is located in the southeast of Amsterdam and is the legendary home of the Ajax football team. This fun ...
From cultivation to consumption, from ancient ritual to modern medicine, every aspect of cannabis in human culture is represented in some way. The Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum collection consists of over 12,000 cannabis related items. During your visit to the museums in Amsterdam you can see, for ...
This is, visually told, the story of the people in a time of war. Their resistance against the occupier, their attitude and their experience. Authentic objects, photographs, documents, film and sound clips sketches how it was in the years 1940-1945, the everyday, but also the excessive moments. It is not a representative overview of important people and events in the ...
Amsterdam has been known worldwide as the 'City of Diamonds' for four hundred years. For instance the 'brilliant' is a typical Amsterdam cut of diamond which is sometimes just referred to as the 'Amsterdam Cut'. For those who want to know everything about carats, colors, brightness, cuts and shapes (and also ...
Archive Treasures; As soon as you have passed the thick vault doors you get the impression that you've arrived in an Egyptian burial chamber. The Treasury chamber has two floors, the upper floor looks like a gallery. The Treasure Chamber also has the original pieces from the archives and collections. In the cozy areas are showcases and also filing cabinets with documents. A visit to the ...
In the heart of Amsterdam's canals belt lies Museum Van Loon, a beautiful house that was designed in 1672 by architect Adriaen Dortsman. The first resident was the painter Ferdinand Bol, a pupil of Rembrandt. The interior of the house still breathes the atmosphere of wealth that the city experienced at that time. In the rooms you will find portraits, ...
This is Holland offers a unique flight experience over some of the most iconic spots in the Netherlands. Take a seat and get ready for lift off. This is Holland uses the latest technology to give you a real flying sensation. Sitting under a huge dome screen, you can let your feet and hands dangle freely to feel just like a bird. The 8-minute long film will take you on a breathtaking ...
The Dutch Costume Museum is a unique attraction in the center of Amsterdam which features an impressive collection of garments from different places and periods in Dutch history. Discover how fashion culture developed in the Netherlands and how Dutch people dressed in the past. The Dutch Costume Museum is housed in a beautiful 17th-century canal house on the ...
This managed by the Historical Museum of Amsterdam gallery of the old portaits of the wealhty citizens of Amsterdam, is free an easily accessible. You may enter it from the most busy commercial street – Kalverstraat, during your visit to the Amsterdam Historical Museum or from the quiet courtyard of ...
Hidden behind an inconspicuous door on the Spui, you'll find the 14th-century Begijnhof. The historic courtyard was once the site of a religious group of women who all had taken the vow of chastity. The Begijnhof of today features a chapel and an English Reformed Church. You can visit the courtyard for free during the day.
The Rijksmuseum also has a 'green outdoor gallery' of more than 14,500 m2. Several historical garden styles can be found in these gardens, with original statues, building fragments, ponds and lawn areas. A number of new features are added, such as the post-war playground equipment by architect Aldo van Eyck from Amsterdam ...
Visit the coolest bar in Amsterdam, the Xtracold Icebar. You will enter the cosy and relaxing lounge bar, with a nice warm temperature. In this part of the bar you can have a drink or get something to eat. At the back of the bar you will find a separate space, the Xtracold Icebar. In this bar the temperatures can drop to less than -10°C! Don’t worry, ...
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