by For a small country, the Netherlands has a great influence on world art, both in the 17th century, then again with straight lines and brave basic colors in the 20th – and van Gogh slipped on the way. So the three big museums – old masters, van Gogh and modern art – are the way. But Amsterdam is also a treasure chest with other attractions, from a quirky collection of mechanical piano to channel -sided villas that drop with chandeliers and shine with silver, right up to border burst photography and an urban explosion of street art and graffiti.
All of our following recommendations for museum were selected and tested by our resident target expert. You can find more information below or for further inspiration in our leaders on the best hotels, restaurants, shops, bars and cafés, attractions and free activities.
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Art
Rijksmuseum
One of the great art museums in the world gives glittering gold and silver, centuries -old costumes, furniture that are suitable for license fees, and the houses of noble dolls to a parade of old masters, including Rembrandt, Vermeer, Jan Steen and Frans neck.
Insider tip: First look at the extraordinary centuries -old treasures in the Asian pavilion below and save the old masters until 3:30 p.m. when the halls are less busy.
Neighborhood: Museum district
Metro: Trams 2, 3, 5, 12; Vijzelstraat Metro
Website: Rijksmuseum.nl
Van Gogh Museum
More from Van Gogh’s screens are hanging here than somewhere else in the world, including Sunflower And Wheat field with crowsIn addition to sketches, letters and much more in an imaginative representation that she approaches the man himself.
Insider tip: Prevention as far as possible and targets at the beginning of the week after 3:30 p.m. in order to avoid the very busy periods.
Neighborhood: Museum district
Metro: Trams 2, 3, 5, 12; Vijzelstraat Metro
Website: Vangoghmuseum.nl
Stedelijk Museum
In this museum there is everything that has shaked modern and contemporary art, both Dutch (de Stijl, Cobra, Mondrian) and International (Picasso, Malevich, Warhol), from the 20th century to the present day. And there is also a good collection of design.
Insider tip: It is hidden in the background of the museum on the ground floor, but do not miss the Appelbar, the original refreshing kiosk of the Stedelijk with bright murals from the Cobra artist Karel Appel.
Neighborhood: Museum district
Metro: Trams 2, 3, 5, 12; De pijp metro
Website: stedlijk.nl
FOAM
Blockbuster shows and retrospectives of great photographers (such as Richard Avedon and Cartier-Bresson) share the space with radical new talent and colored themselves into the most widespread limits of where the photography can lead us. Solo shows, theme exhibitions and many discussion forums are followed by the mix.
Insider tip: Buy a “Foam Edition” – an original photo of an former exhibitor in the Foam Gallery shop in the building.
Neighborhood: Sewer belt
Metro: Tram 2, 4, 12, 17. Vijzelgracht or Rokin Metro
Website: foam.org
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Story
Verzetsmuseum (Museum of Resistance)
An exciting insight into life in the Netherlands under the crew of the Nazis and the Dutch resistance movement. Interactive displays together with the personal stories of heroes, Nazi employees and ordinary people who are caught in between have done the right thing at the moment.
Insider tip: Press a doorbell to hear the various excuses, Onderduiker (Secret Lodger, who is hiding from the Nazis). Everything makes it appear very real.
Neighborhood: Amsterdam East / Former Jewish Quarter
Metro: Tram 14; Waterlooplein Metro
Website: Verzetsmuseum.org
Joods Cultureel Kwartier (Jewish Kulturviertel)
The former Jewish quarter of Amsterdam is located in monuments and museums in which a community is being researched that has made a significant contribution to the city: a culturally rich Jewish Historical Museum, the magnificent Portuguese synagogue from the 17th century and a sobering national Holocaust Museum.
Insider tip: A combined ticket that is valid for the Historical Museum, the Holocaust Museum and the Portuguese synagogue applies to a week and a good value.
Neighborhood: Amsterdam East / Former Jewish Quarter
Metro: Tram 14; Waterlooplein Metro
Website: jk.nl
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culture
Museum van Loon
Of all the channel houses accessible to the public, this manor house from the 17th century is the one that most have the atmosphere of a (admittedly very large) family home. They are back at a different age under the portraits and lead crystal – but it feels like the owners could be back every minute and catch them there.
Insider tip: Do not miss the elegant formal garden that is hidden behind the house in front of the street.
Neighborhood: Sewer belt
Metro: Tram 2, 4, 12, 17. Vijzelgracht metro
Website: museumvanloon.nl
Huis Marseille
The Grand Canal House meets fascinating photography, Huis Marseille stage, which appeal to contemporary photo and video exhibitions and are often hung up in a way that reacts to its historical architecture and relies on external artists and on its strong internal collection of mainly Dutch, South African and Japanese work.
Insider tip: Look up! The ceiling in the garden room comes from Jacob de Wit, the leading Dutch interior of the 18th century.
Neighborhood: Sewer belt
Metro: Tram 2, 12, 17; Rokin Metro
Website: huismarseille.nl
St & yacy; AAT: Street Art Museum Amsterdam
A warehouse in the Wharf page in the former Docklands offers the wall room, which is required for gigantic exhibitions of street art and graffiti. Abstract or graphically, amazing or calming, there are works by local and international artists and even workshops if you want to try yourself.
Insider tip: A museum map is not valid for this museum, but there is a lot of street art outside because the area is a hotspot for local graffiti artists.
Neighborhood: Amsterdam north
Metro: Ferry to NDSM plen from the central station; or U -Bahn to Noorderpark, then bus 35 or 36
Website: Straatmuseum.com
Geelvinck Pianola Museum
Discover a fascinating collection of self-playing pianos, from the variety of Charlie Chaplin Honky-Tonk to demanding instruments, the scrolls of which reproduce any nuance of the original pianist game with a collection of original scrolling rollers created by Prokofiev and Debussy.
Insider tip: See and listen to the machines through your steps, sometimes in combination with live musicians at one of the regular “recitals”.
Neighborhood: Jordaan
Metro: Tram 5, 13.
Website: pianolamuseum.online
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How we choose
Every attraction and activity in this curated list was brought to court by our target expert in order to offer them their insider perspective. We treat a number of budgets and styles, from world-class museums to family-friendly themed parks to every traveler. We update this list regularly to keep up with the latest openings and give current recommendations.
About our experts
Rodney Bolt was illuminated almost 30 years ago on Amsterdam after he had flown through Greece, Germany and Great Britain, and nothing could persuade him to go. He wrote about everything he loves to the city worldwide, and the Peter Posthumus Mysteries, all of which play in Amsterdam. Walking the channels still exceeds his list of joys in life.
