Willet-Holthuysen Museum

Visit the Willet-Holthuysen Museum, a unique Amsterdam canal house that takes the visitor back to the life of the wealthy class during the 18th and 19th centuries.

What can you expect at the Willet-Holthuysen Museum?

• A Unique Canal House: The Willet-Holthuysen Museum is the only fully furnished Amsterdam canal house open to the public daily.
• Elegant Furnishings: Admire the fully furnished period rooms, including the ballroom, dining room, salon, and bedrooms, all in their original state.
• Art Collection: Discover the personal art collection of the Willet-Holthuysen couple, featuring works ranging from paintings and sculptures to precious porcelain and silverware.
• Changing Exhibitions: The first floor regularly hosts changing exhibitions, focusing on art and culture from the 18th and 19th centuries.
• Unique Sights: Some highlights of the museum include:
  - The 'blue salon' with a period room and works by Jacob de Wit, including an impressive grisaille wall painting.
  - The artworks of William-Adolphe Bouguereau, known for his realistic genre paintings and mythological themes.
  - The basement with the kitchen and the formal garden, restored in 1972.
  - The 'bel-etage' with dining room, ballroom, and central hall.
  - The upper floor with the bedroom.

A world of luxury and history

The Willet-Holthuysen Museum is not only a beautiful example of 19th-century architecture and interior design, but also a window into the life of affluent Amsterdam residents of that time.

Furthermore Willet-Holthuysen Museum is near the following sights: Xtracold Icebar (±125 m), H’ART Museum (±250 m), Normaal Amsterdams Peil Visitor Centre (±250 m), Amsterdam Museum (±300 m) & Jewish Museum (±400 m).

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For information

Herengracht 605, Amsterdam
tel. +31 205 231 822 
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