Sights
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 ...
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 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 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 ...
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 ...
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 Houseboat Museum gives you the unique chance to experience the life on board of a real houseboat. Moreover, this is the only Houseboat Museum in the world! On board you can see how this authentic barge was converted to a comfortable houseboat, provided with authentic skipper's quarters with sleeping bunk, sizable livingroom, kitchen and bathroom. You shall be dumbfounded at ...
The Oude Kerk (Old Church) is located in the heart of Amsterdam, in the middle of the Red Light District. It’s the oldest building in the city, which was founded by fishermen on the banks of the Amstel River. Around 1300, a stone church was built, ...
If there is one terrace in Amsterdam where we can breathe in the city, as it were, then it's the city's enormous and atmospheric rooftop terrace of Skylounge, on top of the roof of Double Tree Hotel by Hilton. It is the perfect place where we can get away from all the noise and hustle and bustle of the city that stretches out in ...
The museum about a sensitive area of human sexuality is located in the busiest spot of Amsterdam, at the Damrak street, just in front of the Central Station, in the real middle of the traffic madness. Once you get inside, you realize that the Sex Museum tries to combine their rich collection of artifacts with the elements of the attraction park. Its full name is ...
NEMO houses loads of experiments and exhibitions inside its giant green hull on Oosterdok. No matter your background you will learn something new and have fun while doing it. Attractions change regularly, check the homepage to get the latest word. The four floors of NEMO is a stimulating scene. Children of different ages have fun with giant soap bubbles, experiment in the chemistry lab or ...
Children aged 6 to 12 years can playfully get to know the Jewish life and Jewish traditions in the JHM museum. The children's museum is located in the Jewish Historical Museum and consists of three floors decorated like a house of a Jewish family. The Jewish family Hollander lives in the house. Father, mother and three children each ...
Taste and enjoy five traditional Dutch kinds of cheese. A cute and quirky way to get to know The Netherlands and its delights! The tasting will be accompanied by a hostess in traditional Dutch costume, who will tell the story behind each cheese. The event takes place in an old attic of an authentic Dutch cheese shop Two drinks, picked to complement the cheese flavors, are included in the ...
With over two million visitors a year, the Amsterdam public library is one of Amsterdam’s most popular attractions. The library’s highlight is literally and figuratively the 7th floor, where the restaurant and terrace provide a spectacular view over the historical city center of ...
The original 'Amsterdam' sailed the North Sea in 1749, en route to the Far East. In a heavy storm the rudder broke off and the ship stranded on the English south coast. On this replica you'll find out what it was like to live and work on a ship from that time. How long did a voyage take on a VOC ship to Asia? Did the cabin boys sleep in the same area as the captain? And what did they eat while ...
The standard tour lasts one hour. The boats depart every 20 minutes. During busy periods, the boats will depart every 15 minutes. During the sightseeing tour, audio commentary is available in a choice of ten languages. Experience Amsterdam from the water, as the historic merchant homes smile down upon you. Impressive façades, dozens of different windows and ...
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.
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 ...
Our luxurious boats are ready to take you on a tour of our beautiful and unique city. Amsterdam's canals have been awarded UNESCO's World Heritage status and we will show you why. Our 75-minute City Canal Cruise, passing all of the city s highlights, is simply the most relaxing and fun way to do this. Our boats offer a unique vantage point for the best photographs to take home. Unique ...
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