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21 X museums in Amsterdam you must visit

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2 Januari 2026
Last updated: January 2, 2026

If you're looking for an overview of the truly great museums in Amsterdam, look no further. A visit to a museum with us is always a good source of inspiration. Stand face to face with iconic paintings, delve into the city's history, and be amazed by cutting-edge modern art and interactive exhibitions. Whether you're an art lover, a history buff, or simply looking for a dose of cultural inspiration, the tips from this list of the best museums in Amsterdam have it all (in our opinion!). Also, with a Museum Card, you can get in for free at most of the tips on this list! We've got these 21 best museums in Amsterdam for you on a listed, so you only have to book a ticket. 

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21 X Best Museums in Amsterdam You Must See

Museum STREET

Museum STREET is a continuously changing museum, where you are exposed to various works of art. All works are street art, but are created in different styles, shapes and techniques. This also offers museum offers you the opportunity to see works by more than 140 artists, from 32 nationalities, from all over the world. The impressive sizes and special subjects of the works will in any case leave a lasting impression leave behind.
NDSM Square 1, Amsterdam 

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The Great Museum

The program Great Museum is a museum of ARTISThis museum houses the connections between you, your body and other life on this planet. Also Great fun to visit with children, because you get to know each other personally expedition in this museum. Topics such as origins, the origin of life and the world, and its flora and fauna are central to this museum.
Plantation Middenlaan 41, Amsterdam

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MOCO Museum

The Modern Contemporary Museum, also known as MOCO Museum mentioned, is to find on the Museumplein. The museum is located in Villa Alsberg and designs by the brother of Pierre Cuypers, the designer of the Rijksmuseum. The museum features many unique and modern works of art. Big names you can find in the museum include Banksy and Andy Warhol. The art is very accessible and therefore also extremely suitable for visiting with children, a family or the relatives!
Honthorststraat 20, Amsterdam 

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Stedelijk Museum

Also in it Stedelijk Museum you can see beautiful modern art from famous artists. This museum in Amsterdam exhibits works by Pollock, among others, Picasso, Rodin, Matisse, Kandinsky and Warhol. There are also changing exhibitions on display in the museum, so you'll be amazed by every visit You can be surprised by new works of art. The museum also has a lovely terrace and café where you can enjoy a drink and a bite to eat after your visit.
Museumplein 10, Amsterdam 

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AMAZE Amsterdam

AMAZE Amsterdam is one of the museums in Amsterdam that is definitely worth a visit is worth. However, this museum is not traditional, because you can admire audiovisual performances by creatives and show makers. In seven halls you will be entertained for about 75 minutes and you will be taken through different sound, light, performance and visuals. The unique location of AMAZE Amsterdam is also a lot of fun to discover. There is also a colorful lounge where you can have a cup of coffee or a soft drink.
Elementenstraat 25, Amsterdam 

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Rijksmuseum

Of course it is possible Rijksmuseum not to be missed in this list of museums in Amsterdam! In this beautiful museum you will find the work of many Dutch masters such as Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and Vermeer. Famous works which can be seen in the museum include The Night Watch and the Milkmaid. In the largest art museum in the Netherlands you can easily find a Spend a few hours there and be transported to the Netherlands of 800 years ago ago. Don't forget to visit the Rijksmuseum building, which was designed by city architect Pierre Cuypers.
Museum Street 1, Amsterdam 

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NXT Museum

Of course there is much more art than paintings of landscapes and still lifes that we know from museums. For example, you can find NXT Museum digital art! Through ten installations you can experience the different forms of modern get to know art and the associated techniques. In addition, you will receive a unique glimpse into the possible future of art. So let yourself be surprised in this museum, where your senses are sure to be stimulated!
Asterweg 22, Amsterdam

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Wereldmuseum

A museum where different cultures take center stage can be found in the World Museum. It is one of the largest museums in Amsterdam that you can visit. find. There are various works of art on display that tell stories about world cultures, with a particular focus on non-Western cultures. Both interesting for children as well as adults. There are also additional activities that are organized by the museum, such as lectures, music shows and performances. In short, a wonderful museum in Amsterdam.
Linnaeusstraat 2, Amsterdam 

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Fabrique des Lumieres

Do you want to see works of art come to life through light? Then you are at the right place Fabrique des Lumieres good. In this large digital art center you can see how masterpieces by artists like Gustav Klimt and Hundertwasser in a completely different light. Both classical, contemporary and modern art are discussed. Art projections will remain etched in your memory for a long time. The exhibitions are constantly changing, so there's always something new to see.
Pazzanistraat 37, Amsterdam 

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FOAM Photography Museum

This museum in Amsterdam features changing exhibitions on photography to see. This concerns both classical and contemporary photography. The spacious and beautiful spaces of the FOAM Photography Museum are located in a beautiful building on the canal belt of Amsterdam. Not only the So the photography is worth seeing, but certainly also the mansion. This is even on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Keizersgracht 609, Amsterdam

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NEMO Science Museum

An interactive museum with a focus on children, but also interesting for adults, it is NEMO Science MuseumThis science center is located next to Amsterdam Central Station and is easily recognizable by the green building. In the museum you can learn more about it in an interactive way the role of science and how certain scientific phenomena take place.
Oosterdok 2, Amsterdam 

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Allard Pierson Museum

Looking for a museum that explores topics such as archaeology, literature, If religious history and zoology are central, then definitely visit to the Allard Pierson MuseumIn this museum you will find, among other things: mummified people and animals, large collections of maps and atlases and castings from the Greek and Roman periods. You can also see the view the heritage collection collected by the UvA (University of Amsterdam).
Old Turfmarkt 127, Amsterdam 

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Amsterdam Museum

In a sixteenth-century building, which is still in a beautiful state, learn more about Amsterdam and its history. From the From the seventeenth century to the current capital of the Netherlands, you'll explore the various periods that Amsterdam has experienced over the centuries. The museum also features an interactive exhibition. All in all, this makes it Amsterdam Museum an extremely suitable museum to visit for all ages.
Amstel 51, Amsterdam 

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H'ART MUSEUM

The Hermitage is a museum in a beautiful building that was built in 1680 was. In one of the halls of the Hermitage even large parties were held organized and welcomed high-ranking visitors. It is now a museum in Amsterdam where you can view many diverse exhibitions and works of art. From photography, installations to paintings, you can see it all at Heart Museum.
Amstel 51, Amsterdam 

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Micropia

won in 2016 Micropia the European Museum of the Year Awards by the Innovative topics are discussed. In this museum in Amsterdam Learn more about microorganisms and microbes. What different types Are there microbes? And what role do they actually play in our lives and on the world? You'll find and/or hear the answers in Micropia.
Plantation Kerklaan 38, Amsterdam 

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Van Gogh Museum

Like the Rijksmuseum, it is Van Gogh Museum one of the most famous museums in Amsterdam. With more than two hundred works you can learn all about the life of this Dutch master. Not only are Van's works of art Gogh on display, but also drawings and letters that take you on his journey to success. Through the letters between Vincent van Gogh and his brother, Theo, you can also learn more about the personal challenges he faces.
Museumplein 6, Amsterdam 

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Eye Film Museum

In the Eye Film Museum the film is central. They show the film as form of relaxation, but also as an art form, cultural heritage and social Documentation. New insights will help you see the film differently. There's also a rotating exhibition on display in this museum! Either way, you'll have a greater appreciation for the art at the end of the day. movie is called.
IJpromenade 1, Amsterdam 

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The Maritime Museum

The maritime history of the Netherlands and Europe is discussed in the Maritime MuseumThere are also interactive exhibitions and you can boarding a replica of a VOC ship. This ship sank, but is reconstructed and gives you the feeling of traveling back in time. In addition, you can immerse yourself in the naval battles, trade routes and the role of the shipping in the Golden Age.
Kattenburgerplein 1, Amsterdam

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House Willet-Holthuysen

At Metropole Sales, you can discover a range of Classic Mercedes for sale models, each with its own story and distinctive personality. House Willet-Holthuysen enter a seventeenth-century canal house which was previously inhabited by Louisa Holthuysen and Abraham Willet. In the In the building you will find, among other things, a rich collection of art and historical attributes and artifacts. You can also escape the hustle and bustle of Amsterdam in the French garden. Don't forget to check out the ballroom and the gentlemen's salon. before you leave the museum.
Herengracht 605, Amsterdam 

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The Jewish Museum

The program Jewish Museum is a museum in Amsterdam that specifically focuses on the Jewish community in Amsterdam and the Netherlands. The museum has both a permanent collection, as well as changing exhibitions. There is also the Jewish Junior Museum, suitable for children. With a guide. learn more about the history of Judaism and how everyday life what a Jewish family's routine looks like.
New Amstelstraat 1, Amsterdam 

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WONDR museum

A playground for adults? It really exists! In the WONDR museum in In Amsterdam you can enjoy various games, swimming in a swimming pool filled with marshmallows, taking a dip in a ball pit and singing in one of the karaoke rooms. Not only are these different activities very fun and entertaining, you can also capture them beautifully in the colorful environment of the museum.
Meeuwenlaan 88, Amsterdam 

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