From neon lights to graffiti walls, a bath full of marshmallows or infinity rooms – everything for the perfect Instagram photo. Museums are increasingly catering to capturing the most beautiful shots for social media. Some museums are so focused on this aspect that we can call them true Instagram museums. Read on to find out what the best Instagram museums in Amsterdam are.
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6 X Instagram-museums in Amsterdam
WONDR Experience
At the WONDR Experience Instagram museum, you walk from one pink room to another. From a bath full of marshmallows to a gigantic ball pit, huge teddy bears, and now even a pop-up pink beach! Plenty of fun spots to capture an Instagram-worthy photo.
Meeuwenlaan 88, Amsterdam
© Wonder Experience, Amsterdam
MOCO Museum
MOCO stands for Modern Contemporary Museum and is located among the major museums on Museumplein in Amsterdam. In this small museum, you’ll find various rooms filled with modern art, along with a rotating exhibition. Plenty to see!
Honthorststraat 20, Amsterdam
© Moco Museum, Amsterdam
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The Upside Down
At The Upside Down, you’ll journey through the fantasy world of Anna Nooshin. The museum consists of 25 different sets with unique elements. Explore all the spaces and venture into a new dimension.
Europaboulevard 5, Amsterdam
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Street art Straat Museum
Street art is an integral part of the city, from graffiti artworks to murals. At the STRAAT museum located in the NDSM, it all comes together. Discover all the impressive artworks at the STRAAT museum. Which mural will you pose in front of for your Instagram photo?
NDSM-Plein 1, Amsterdam
Het streetart museum straat
Stedelijk Museum
At the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, contemporary and modern art takes centre stage. In addition to the beautiful artworks, discover the Instagrammable spots like the letter staircase and neon letters.
Museumplein 10, Amsterdam
© Stedelijk Museum, Amsterdam
NXT Museum
The NXT Museum is the first museum in the Netherlands dedicated entirely to media art. With the large projection screen in the museum, you’ll experience art in a way that takes you through a digital world. A whole new experience you won’t want to miss.
Asterweg 22, Amsterdam
© NXT Museum
Amsterdam Bucketlist & Things to Do
(DIGITAL) ART EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fabrique des Lumières
⋙ NXT Museum
⋙ STRAAT street art museum
⋙ MOCO Museum for street and modern art
⋙ Amaze, an audiovisual labyrint
FOOD EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Food Tasting Tour of Jordaan area
⋙ Albert Cuyp Market Food Tour
⋙ Sightseeing Boat Cruise with unlimited drinks
⋙ Pancake Cruise
⋙ Micro Brewery Beer Tasting Tour
BEST BIKE TOURS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Fatbike e-bike tour (also to Amsterdam North)
⋙ Rent a bike by yourself and explore like a local
⋙ Outside of Amsterdam: windmills & Zaanse Schans
⋙ 3 hour biketour: backstreets & hidden gems
FIRST TIME VISIT TO AMSTERDAM – MUST SEE & DO’S:
⋙ Private Canal Boat Tour
⋙ Rijksmuseum with the Dutch masters
⋙ Van Gogh Museum, a staple in Amsterdam
⋙ Stedelijk Museum for modern art lovers
⋙ Canal Cruise in the evening
INSTAGRAM MUSEUMS IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Discover the Instagrammable experience WONDR
⋙ Youseum
⋙ The Upside Down
DAY TRIPS FROM AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Get out of town and into the Dutch country side of Giethoorn
⋙ Drive-it-Yourself Tulip Fields GPS Audio Tour
⋙ Catch a direct train from Amsterdam to Antwerp, Brussels, London or Paris, starting at € 20,-! Check tickets & prices >>
AMSTERDAM WITH KIDS:
⋙ Visit Artis Royal Zoo
⋙ Go an a bike tour with the kids
⋙ NEMO Science Museum
SPIRNG / SUMMER IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Paddle board tour on the canals
⋙ Go for a kayak-tour in Amsterdam
FALL / WINTER IN AMSTERDAM:
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival boat tour
⋙ Amsterdam Light Festival bike tour
| TIP: Buy an I amsterdam City Card. Save money on entrance fees to museums and attractions, public transport and profit from discounts on everything from restaurants to concerts. You can also skip some lines to make the most of your time in Amsterdam! You can buy a card for 24 hours up to 120 hours. Check the prices here >>
Our favourite hotels in Amsterdam:
TOP LUXURY // €€€
☾ Pillows Maurits at the Park: this newly opened hotel is all about luxury.
☾ Pulitzer Amsterdam: on the canals at the border of the Nine Streets and the Jordaan.
☾ L’Europe: recently renovated, this hotel has the best spa with a view in Amsterdam.
☾ Conservatorium Hotel: located in one of the most beautiful buildings in town.
☾ Waldorf Astoria Amsterdam: if you have something to celebrate this is the one.
☾ W Amsterdam: with lively restaurants and a posh rooftop bar with swimming pool.
VERY VERY NICE // €€
☾ The Hoxton: favourite lifestyle hotel right on the canals with great all day bar.
☾ Hotel Jakarta: the most sustainable hotel ánd great value for money with a spa.
☾ Hotel V: with two locations and a great restaurant, in the city center and East.
☾ Sir Adam: with the coolest view over Amsterdam from the North side.
☾ Sweets: a unique stay in former bridge houses.
☾ Hotel Dwars: small scale and around the corner of the trendy Utrechtsestraat.
☾ Hotel Mercier: pretty new hotel in the cosy and historic Jordaan district.
☾ INK Hotel: lifestyle hotel in the heart of the city by MGallery.
☾ Morgan & Mees: boutique hotel with restaurant in Amsterdam West.
☾ Conscious Hotel Westerpark: in a beautiful building at the industrial Westergas area.
☾ Ruby Emma: eco design hotel with a great skybar near Amstel station.
AFFORDABLE (FOR AMSTERDAM PRICES) // €
☾ Generator Hostel: the best poshtel of the city located in a park.
☾ The Social Hub budget proof in trendy East district close tho the subway.
☾ Het Volkshotel: affordable and with a cool rooftop bar.
☾ CitizenM: all you need is that XL bed (location near Amstel is great).
☾ Motel One: budget design hotel with several locations in Amsterdam.
Let’s get social
I really hope you enjoy your time in Amsterdam! On my Instagram account @yourlbb and @yourlbb.amsterdam you can find more recommendations and new hotspots in town.
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