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.
IF YOU ARE READY: 𝗺𝗶𝗷𝗻 𝗳𝗮𝘃𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘁𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝘀
As a child, I went there with my parents to shop, and as a teenager and in my twenties, I went clubbing. Now, I love coming here for a weekend escape, filled with good food, great wine bars, and that typical Rotterdam down-to-earth attitude.
Rotterdam is buzzing with creativity and has a real IT-factor. In this mini-guide, I share my favorite hotspots you'll definitely want to know.
📌Book your next trip to Rotterdam.
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⦁ @parqiet_parkcafe
⦁ @dunerotterdam
⦁ @wollyaandewaterkant
⦁ @nice.neighbourhood
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⦁ @morganandmees
⦁ @hotelame
⦁ @roommate_bruno
⦁ @thejameshotelrotterdam
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⦁ North
⦁ Katendrecht
⦁ Dijkzigt (Museum Park)
⦁ Shipping Quarter
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⦁ Take the Water Taxi
⦁ @boijmans
⦁ Walk & unwind at the Kralingse Plas
⦁ @nlfotomuseum
⦁ Visit @stationbergweg
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⦁ @tresrotterdam
⦁ @barbertarotterdam
⦁ @hinoki_rotterdam
⦁ @barbistroloevetdie
⦁ @oxrotterdam
⦁ @restaurant_rotonde
⦁ on my to-visit list, the new @lioncitybistro
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⦁ @walsjerot_nl
⦁ @cafeverward
⦁ @spikizibar
⦁ @lenselinq
💌What's your favorite spot in Rotterdam?
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck

Perhaps the last weekend with ice and snow ⛄️❄️
Are you a cocooner or do you prefer to get outdoors? In our Snowy Amsterdam Guide, I share my favorite winter tips for this weekend in the city.
Save it – because snow days like this are rare 🥰
Do you have any great winter tips for Amsterdam? I'd love to read along!
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
#snow #amsterdam #winter snow in amsterdam, things to do winter in amsterdam

First of all: thank you for being here to close out 2025 <3.
2025, you were everything I hoped you would be and more. So many new memories.
I don't yet know what 2026 will bring, but last year was one for the books. Highlights included trips to China, Mexico City, Egypt, and exploring the English countryside.
Entrepreneurs probably recognize that 2025 was not an easy year.
When I started Your Little Black Book, I had one dream: not to work to stay somewhere for free in exchange for content and the pressure of a "picture perfect" experience. But to use my revenue models to book and experience those special places myself, as a guest instead of an influencer, and to give you honest tips.
After almost 15 years of entrepreneurship, I'm so happy with the balance between editorial and commercial work and that I can also say no to things that don't feel right.
At the same time, it's still special that destinations, airlines, and hotels hire me to create a customized Little Black Book for them. I have complete freedom with these campaigns, and I believe in the value of these content-based tips that truly suit your taste. And they come from me personally, not from a machine.
So thank you for your support when you see #yourlbbcollab, #pressstrip or #prinvited ;-).
This will always be my dream job, the one I created almost 15 years ago. I still do as much as possible myself. That's energizing—from both successes and failures.
Luckily, I have a small team that helps with certain sections, and this year we're going through all the tips critically. What's still truly fun, and what's not?
As a leisure expert and queen of curation, I'm so excited to take yourlittleblackbook.me to the next level. Even though being an online entrepreneur requires constant attention and doesn't always come naturally, I wouldn't want anything else.
My mission remains: making your life easier.
So you don't have to search, but can simply choose well.
So glad you were here this year. Without you, there would be no Your Little Black Book 🖤
See you in 2026!
With love,
@anne_de_buck

I have always been part of the family and have always been proud of my work. I have a nice garden in my garden 🗝️👀
Mark your calendars! Because on January 17th and 18th, Hotel Night returns to Amsterdam with a year-round event packed with health and wellness events, and of course, legendary parties you'll be talking about all year long.
I got a sneak peek at The Art of Balance theme at the luxurious Anantara Krasnapolsky and arranged a similarly special experience for you as a YLBB follower.
And in my opinion:
• overnight stay for 2 people in a luxury room on January 17, 2026
• access to the spa & wellness (subject to availability via the wellness desk)
• pre-dinner cocktail at Bar The Tailor
• fully catered dinner from the chef
• passe-partouts for the Hotel Night parties
• extensive breakfast in the Winter Garden
• participation in unique Ice Experience in Krasnapolsky Summergarden
And in Flanders:
• let us know who you would like to check in with at Anantara Grand Hotel Krasnapolsky during the Mastercard Hotel Night
• download the Mastercard Hotel Night app where you can see the complete program
• and take a look at @hotelnacht and @anantarakrasnapolsky for the latest updates and to get the fun started!
The winner will be notified on January 5th in a comment from @hotelnacht that I will share in my stories.
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!
Love,
Anne
#hotelnacht #amsterdam #yourlbbcollab #winactie #giveaway

NEW YEAR 🥰 ~ I LOVE YOU SO MUCH!
I'll be sharing more of these kinds of diaries with you in 2026. What a month December was! 🖤 So grateful for all the special moments!
From overcoming stage fright to New York, lots of QT with my boys, and delicious food. We're closing out the year in Egypt, and it's so incredibly beautiful here ☺️.
1 'Coming home' to NY, this city continues to surprise 🗽
No fancy dinners this time, but a week full of street food, handrolls, slices, and wine bars. 🍕
3 A bizarre end to the trip and another experience richer 🫣
4 Just in time to present the Entree Award for 'best new luxury hotel'. ✨ Overcoming stage fright: CHECK!
One of the best hospitality parties of the year: the Entree Awards. Luckily, we still have the photos. 📸
6, 7, 8 Date night at the always delicious Café Caron, the newly opened Char-d (also recommended) and the snacky dinner that I had been craving for months 😅
9-night hotel preview at Anantara Krasnapolsky and the best night out in your own city. TIP: There's a fantastic giveaway coming up that you won't want to miss. 👀
Note to self: visit a hotel spa more often for the ultimate luxury experience, such as at Anantara Krasnapolsky Amsterdam.
11 Emily in Paris & Cheese Fondue 🫕. What do you think of the new season?
12 AMS rounds with lunch at De Willem & wine and pate en croute at Twee Prinsen 🍷
13 Our Christmas tradition: the World Christmas Circus in Carré 🎪
Manuel's 14th Best Idea: Everyone Had to Hand in Their Phones at Christmas 📵
15 Early Christmas with the fam, and yes I made the viral shrimp tower 🦐
16 EGYPT, here we come! 🛩️
17 Felucca & magical sunset in Luxor ☀️
Christmas gift for the whole family: checked into my dream hotel in Luxor. 🗝️
Bucket list 19: Hot Air Balloon in Luxor. 🔥
20 This is what I call alfresco dining 😍
PS: I love this age of traveling together, a big boy full of fun ideas, but still sweet and small at the same time 🥰
It's crazy to think that the year is almost over, but I'm really looking forward to 2026 and everything that's to come.
I hope you had some nice days too 🖤.
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@anne_de_buck

Merry Christmas 🎄❤️
I wish you very happy days.
Curious about what you're going to do today ✨.
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@anne_de_buck
PS: Who recognizes this Christmas tree? 👀

Comment WEEKEND for the full guide.🎄
I hope your OOO is on, your plans for the festive season are set, and that you're going to enjoy some wonderful days ahead.
If you need more tips, yourlittleblackbook.me is packed with listicles for Christmas and NYE.
From the best delicacy shops for your groceries to last-minute dinner tables and events.
Maybe you're traveling for the holidays? I would love to hear where you're headed.
For now: happy holidays! I'll check in with you next week from Egypt, where I'm adventuring with my family, chasing mummies and pyramids.
ALL THE LOVE,
ANNE

The Christmas holidays are coming and we have collected the best tips for kids (and parents 😉) for you.
From winter getaways in Amsterdam to great family-friendly tips throughout the Netherlands: you'll find them all in our complete Christmas holiday guides.
Think of Christmas markets, winter events, ice skating rinks, light art and quality time together.
In 𝗬𝗟𝗕𝗕'𝘀 𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝘃𝗮𝗸𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗲 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘀 on 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸.𝗺𝗲 I have bundled everything for you: from Amsterdam to the best tips throughout the Netherlands.
Countdown: we're off to Egypt for a week soon ☀️, but I've deliberately planned it so we can also fully enjoy all the winter events and outings here. The best of both worlds.
In the guides you will find, among other things:
In the evenings
– Winter outings in Amsterdam, from light art to Christmas markets
– Family-proof events throughout the Netherlands
- Many tips that are also fun in cold or rainy weather
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– Cozy winter markets for hot chocolate and mulled wine
– Ice rink, circuses, shows and light festivals
– Outings that are just as fun with the whole family as one-on-one with your child
Of course, this is just a sample of everything there is to do.
Do you want the complete overview?
I have always wanted to make a nice gift to you 🖤
And I'm curious: what do you have planned for this holiday?
I hope you have a great time together!
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🖊 Anne de Buck
#yourlittleblackbook #christmasholiday #christmasholidaytips #kidsproof #familytimewintervibes

I hope this summer you have a nice summer day and a nice bouquet of flowers! 🎄
Send a message right away to that one friend with whom you want to have one this weekend.
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– Royal Christmas Fair – The Hague (until December 23) @royalchristmasfairthehague
– Winter Wonder Weeks – Leiden (12–14 & 18–21 Dec)
– Green Christmas Market – Rotterdam (12–14 Dec)
– Dordrecht December Days Christmas Market – Dordrecht (13–14 Dec)
– Rotterdam Harvest Christmas Edition – Rotterdam (13 & 20 Dec)
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– Winter Festival Zutphen – Zutphen (14 Dec)
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– Christmas Town Valkenburg – Valkenburg (until January 4)
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– Christmas Market Delden – Delden (13 Dec)
– Dickens Festival – Deventer (13–14 Dec)
– (H)onest Christmas Market – Deventer (13–14 Dec)
𝗡𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱-𝗛𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱
– Museumplein Christmas Market – Amsterdam (until December 28)
– Haarlem Christmas Market – Haarlem (12–14 Dec)
– Funky Xmas Sunday Market – Amsterdam (21 Dec)
– Winter Market Pure Markt – Amsterdam (21 Dec)
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– Winter Market Molen de Ster – Utrecht (13–14 Dec)
– The Utrecht Winter Spectacle – Utrecht (Dec. 18–Jan. 4)
Have fun! There's nothing quite like spontaneous plans in December.
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🖊 @anne_de_buck
#yourlittleblackbook #christmasmarketnetherlands #christmasmarkets2025 christmasmarketamsterdam christmasmarketthehague christmasoutings thingstodointhenetherlands

𝗔𝗺𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗮𝗺 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗧𝗼 𝗗𝗼 (𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟭, 𝟭𝟮, 𝟭𝟯 & 𝟭𝟰)
Another cozy December weekend is here, and the city is buzzing with winter vibes.
Think festive markets, Light Festival strolls, Christmas concerts, new food hotspots, ice skating, and QT with friends or family.
In this week's Amsterdam Weekend Guide, I've rounded up 40 things to do!
Here's a sneak peek — comment WEEKEND for the full guide or check the link in bio.
𝗖𝗛𝗥𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗠𝗔𝗦 𝗧𝗜𝗠𝗘
– A magical Christmas concert at Het Concertgebouw (Dec 13)
– Bric & Brac Christmas Market at De Willem (Dec 14)
– The always lovely Museumplein Christmas Market — perfect for snacks & winter vibes
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– NEW: Yubu Bento — your new inari go-to in the city center
– NEW: Wonton — dumpling heaven just landed in West
– Do the @lefoodwalk during Amsterdam Light Festival: 10.000 steps, art, street food, oysters & cocktails
– More into sit-down dinners? Book an early or late table with @lefoodwalk
𝗙𝗔𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗬 𝗙𝗨𝗡
– Poffertjes Sunday at @hetblauwetheehuis (Dec 14) — always a good idea
– Circus Zanzara is back at Westergas with The Art of Making Art — fun for all ages
And this is just a taste of all 40 tips in this week's guide.
Want the full list with all events and new places to check out?
🖤 Comment WEEKEND and I'll send the full Amsterdam Weekend Guide straight to your DMs, or hit the link in bio.
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🖊 @anne_de_buck
#amsterdam #amsterdamweekendguide #amsterdamtips #amsterdamcity

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This is the coolest new hotel for a night away! Meet @viaantwerp, Antwerp's newest boutique hotel on the border of Zurenborg and Borgerhout (yep, voted the 2nd coolest neighborhood in the world by Time Out).
I recently stayed at this gem, and it truly has it all: a lively bar with a cozy atmosphere, walls adorned with creative art, beautiful, bright rooms, and it's within walking distance of great hotspots. And I haven't even mentioned @mea.antwerp! The delightful restaurant, helmed by a chef who previously worked at The Palomar in London. If you know, you know!
And now the best news:
I can surprise one of you with a dream night away at VIA Antwerp. 💛
And in my opinion
• Overnight stay for 2 people
• Breakfast included
• Chef's Dinner at MEA
And in Flanders
• Let us know in the comments which friend you would like to stay here with
• Of course, take a look at @viaantwerp & @mea.antwerp to dream away and follow their updates
The winner will be notified personally via DM on December 10th.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you and will soon share a mini guide with more great tips for Antwerp! 🖤
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🖊️ @anne_de_buck
#antwerp #antwerp #zurenborg #antwerpcity #borgerhout

HAPPY ALMOST WEEKEND IN AMSTERDAM
Comment 'weekend' and I'll send you all 32 tips in the new Amsterdam Weekend Guide for December 4, 5, 6 & 7 ✖️✖️✖️

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 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 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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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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