Houseboat Museum

Museum · Jordaan

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16 Off the Beaten Path Attractions in Amsterdam (Updated 2025)

"Housed in a boat built in 1914 and converted into a houseboat in the 1960s, this decorated vessel gives a genuine glimpse into canal living; after my visit I came away with the impression that life on the canals is cozy but cramped. The owner turned the former haul boat into a museum to answer common questions about living on a houseboat, and it’s an intimate, informative experience." - Matthew Kepnes

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/off-the-beaten-track-in-amsterdam/

Prinsengracht 296K, 1016 HW Amsterdam, Netherlands Get directions

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