Amsterdam Museum

History museum · Weesperbuurt/Plantage

Amsterdam Museum

History museum · Weesperbuurt/Plantage

Amstel 51, 1018 EH Amsterdam, Netherlands

Highlights

Step into a former orphanage where the rich tapestry of Amsterdam’s 800-year history unfolds through interactive exhibits, exquisite art, and unique artifacts.

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"Get an overview of the 800-year history of the Dutch capital at this beautiful museum, located in a 17th-century former orphanage on the historic Kalverstraat. Covering the Middle Ages to the present day, the collection unfolds in chronological order and includes paintings (primarily from the Dutch Golden Age), architectural models, artifacts, photographs, and lots of hands-on, interactive opportunities. Hop on a stationary bike and start pedaling as black-and-white footage of early-20th-century Amsterdam street life flickers before your eyes. Or check out the replica of Café 't Mandje, a 1927 red-light-district bar where lesbians, prostitutes, and seamen all congregated. There’s also a playable carillon and a cool computer-generated map that demonstrates how Amsterdam has grown over the centuries."

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Nikita Georgiev

Google

The Amsterdam Museum is a nice quick stop if you’re into the city’s history. It’s a pretty small exhibition, but it’s well put together and gives you a good overview. Best move is to get the combo ticket with the HOART Gallery next door—it’s a better deal and makes the visit feel more complete.

Leon B

Google

I really enjoyed this museum! If you want to understand Amsterdam — beyond canals and clichés — this museum is essential. It’s introspective without being preachy, and informative without being overwhelming. A thoughtful, necessary experience.

Yulan Zhou

Google

Seemingly not big space which however is compactly organized and thus filled with quite a lot collections and information. I particularly enjoyed getting to know the great girl power stories on the 2nd floor, very inspiring.

Gloria García

Google

Compact and diverse! There is art completely covering the walls, and if you go upstairs you can have a closer look at the ones placed higher up.

Stella Esplosiva (Laura PeGr)

Google

As mentioned in the previous post, an immense building composed of different museums. Entrance is free with the museum card. My advice is to have at least 3 or 4 hours and literally "get lost" visiting all the museums and exhibitions available. Very interesting exhibitions such as the one on the life of the homeless in the city, and for example the one on pet therapy.

Claire Dwyer

Google

Enjoyed around 2 hours at the museum. I started with the panorama for the history of Amsterdam and it was also good to see other perspectives on the most common history. As well, I went to the ode to women which was another great exhibition.

Balkrishna Shroff

Google

It is located in the heart of city very close to famous Dam Square. This museum tells the history of Amsterdam by films, artwork and objects covering 1000 years. The giant wooden Goliath is 350 years old. Once upon a time this building used to be city's orphanage. The paintings displayed here are very beautiful. Worth seeing !!

Samantha Platt

Google

The museum is small but gave a good overview of Amsterdam's history. My husband enjoyed it more than I did. I found the audio guide a little annoying that I had to hold it up to my ear like a phone. I prefer when they are hands free. There was ab amazing view of the canal from the ladies toilets and the surrounding area was beautiful.