Museum
Linnaeusstraat 2, 1092 CK AmsterdamWereldmuseum Amsterdam
Wereldmuseum Amsterdam is a museum that exhibits art objects, photos, music, and film from non-Western cultures, also featuring regular children’s exhibitions.
Prinsengracht 296K, 1016 HW AmsterdamHouseboat Museum
The Houseboat Museum, located on Amsterdam’s Prinsengracht canal, is housed in a former cargo ship transformed into a cozy living space showcasing life on the canals.
Oude Turfmarkt 127-129, 1012 GC AmsterdamAllard Pierson Museum of Antiquities
The Allard Pierson Museum is a museum located in Amsterdam that exhibits artifacts from ancient civilizations, including Egypt, the Near East, Greece, Etruria, and Rome.
De Dam, 1012 NL AmsterdamThe New Church (De Nieuwe Kerk)
The Nieuwe Kerk is an historic Gothic church in Amsterdam that functions as both a cultural exhibition space and a venue for royal ceremonies.
Funenkade 5, 1018 AL AmsterdamDe Gooyer
De Gooyer is a wooden windmill in Amsterdam which is the tallest in the Netherlands and was originally built in the 16th century.
Jodenbreestraat 4, 1011 NK Amsterdammuseum Rembrandthuis
The Rembrandthuis in Amsterdam is a restored 17th-century house where Rembrandt lived and worked for over two decades.
IJpromenade 1, 1031 KT AmsterdamEye Film Museum
The Eye Film Museum in Amsterdam is a contemporary cultural center on the IJ river that houses a vast collection of Dutch and foreign films and film posters.
Amstel 51, 1018 DR AmsterdamH’ART Museum (Hermitage Amsterdam)
The H’ART Museum, formerly known as Hermitage Amsterdam, is a museum in Amsterdam that displays art exhibitions in a 17th-century building.
Asterweg 22, 1031 HP AmsterdamNxt Museum
NXT Museum is Amsterdam’s pioneering hub for new media art. This cutting-edge space showcases large-scale, multi-sensory installations that blend technology with artistic expression.
Oostzaanstraat 45, 1013 WG AmsterdamMuseum Het Schip
Museum Het Schip sits in a unique public housing complex in Amsterdam West. The building’s ship-like shape gives it its popular nickname “The Ship.” Designed by architect Michel de Klerk in 1919, this expressionist structure is a prime example of Amsterdam School architecture. Its imaginative design showcases the movement’s creative approach to social housing. The museum celebrates the art and architecture of the Amsterdam School. Visitors can explore exhibits on this influential early 20th-century Dutch architectural style. Museum Het Schip offers a glimpse into the past in the original housing block. It shows how innovative design improved living conditions for working-class families. The building’s striking exterior features intricate brickwork and sculptural elements, reflecting the Amsterdam School’s emphasis on craftsmanship and artistic expression in architecture. Inside, the museum displays period furnishings and decorative arts, which help bring the Amsterdam School aesthetic to life for modern visitors. Guided tours take guests through the restored workers’ apartment and former post office, which showcase the building’s original features and innovative design. Museum Het Schip stands as a testament to the Amsterdam School’s social ideals and artistic vision. It offers a unique look at an important period in Dutch architectural history.