Museums in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is home to an impressive collection of world-class museums, but it's the art museums that really stand out.

They offer unique and extensive collections of works from both Dutch and international artists, spanning from the 1200th century to the present day. Rijksmuseum , with over 8 objects on display, is the city's cultural crown jewel, and the building itself is a landmark in Amsterdam.

Others, like The Van Gogh Museum and the Rembrandt House, pay tribute to the most important Dutch painters. But it's not just about centuries-old masterpieces.

On Stedelijk Museum there are thought-provoking installations of modern art, and at STRAAT you can experience fantastic exhibitions of graffiti and street art.

There's even a futuristic, interactive, immersive art experience that's one of the most fun things to do. to do in Amsterdam.

Each art space in Amsterdam has its own unique character, and art lovers won't want to miss any of the 10 museums on this list.

Rijksmuseum / National Museum

It is the most famous and popular museum in Amsterdam. Here you will find, among other things, paintings by Rembrandt, Vermeer and Frans Hals. The museum also has a large collection of Dutch "Golden Age" art.

The Rijksmuseum is home to many masterpieces, including Vermeer's Milkmaid (De Melkmeid / Het Melkmeisje) and Rembrandt's Night Watch.

There is also a large collection of sculptures, including works by Michelangelo and Rodin.

The Van Gogh Museum

The Van Gogh Museum is dedicated to the works of Vincent van Gogh. It is home to the world's largest collection of van Gogh's paintings and drawings.

The Van Gogh Museum is one of Amsterdam's most popular tourist destinations. It is dedicated to the work of Vincent van Gogh and is home to the world's largest collection of his art.

The museum has more than 200 paintings, 500 drawings and 700 letters by van Gogh. The museum attracts more than 1,5 million visitors every year.

The museum is housed in a beautiful building designed by Gerrit Rietveld. The building was completed in 1973, nine years after the architect's death.

FOAM - The photographic museum

It is no longer just classic paintings and sculptures that attract those interested in art.

Nowadays, it is very popular to see exhibitions photographs and other multimedia.

On FOAM you can see exhibitions of photographs in all colors and shapes and a variety of themed exhibitions, including fashion, war, history and maträtter.

The exhibitions are both made by famous artists and completely unknown talents.

The large windows in the building allow the light to fall on the pictures and the whole room is in bright colors, so that all the focus is on the photographs.

Saturday to Wednesday the museum is open from 10.00 to 17.00 and on Thursdays and Fridays they are open from 10.00 to 21.00.

Madame Tussauds

Madame Tussauds is a giant wax museum with its headquarters in London, but many other big cities have adopted the winning concept.

Madame Tussauds attracts a large number of visitors every day who want to see its unique exhibition of wax figures.

You can see Elvis Presley and Marilyn Monroe, and even today's celebrities such as Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

Even famous Dutch figures such as Rembrandt are depicted here faithfully when he paints.

There is a department containing only technology and space. It is called Wubbo Ockels and there is, among other things, the first Dutch astronaut.

This is a very fun and different kind of museum. You will be surprised how real the dolls actually look, and many famous faces are here.

Jewish Historical Museum

This is a historical museum that shows how the Jews have lived in The Netherlands through history. The collection is rich in history, religion and culture.

The Jewish Historical Museum received the Council of Europe's Museum Prize in 1989 for their extremely good presentation of the collection.

The museum is made up of four synagogues, the oldest of which is from the 1600th century. Detailed texts and pictures show the history of the Jews and there is a lot to discover that you might not have known before.

It is offered guided tours every day and the staff are very good at retelling the Jewish history.

On Sundays, lectures and films about Judaism and things related to it are offered. The museum also has a child-friendly small café where you can have lunch or coffee.

The museum is open every day from 11.00 to 17.00.

NEMO

NEMO is a science center where there is something for the whole family. It is built in a large ship's hull and you will find it at Oosterdok.

Here there are a variety of exhibitions and other things to discover.

The children can lock each other in soap bubbles and play with advanced toys in the various children's rooms. If you are interested in criminology, you can solve murder mysteries with the help of DNA and other clues.

There is also a large chemistry lab where you can perform a variety of experiments.

The entire facility consists of four floors, filled with everything possible. There are several different servings and also places where you can eat takeaway food.

Anne Frank Museum

The Anne Frank Museum is the house where Anne Frank lived and wrote her famous diary. During World War II, she and her family hid from the Nazis in that house.

In the 1950s, the house was donated to the Anne Frank Foundation, which has taken on the task of preserving the house as it looked so that the public can get an idea of ​​how the family lived.

At the front of the house there is a large exhibition containing objects from that time. The inside of the house looks like it did in the 1940s.

It is completely devoid of furniture as the Nazis took it from Anne Frank and her family. The house also contains Anne's original notes.

Films are shown with the aim of telling about how those who hid from the Nazis really felt. A visit to the Anne Frank Museum is definitely worth booking in during the trip.

If you have read the book The Diary of Anne Frank, you will find it even more interesting.

Urban

The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam is a world-renowned art museum. It has a large collection of modern and contemporary art, as well as design and architecture. The building was designed by Piet Kramer and is one of the most iconic buildings in Amsterdam.