If you are touring Amsterdam, you should also visit the Anne Frank House. The house is now a museum dedicated to the Jewish Holocaust victim Anne Frank. Located at Prinsengracht 263-267 in Amsterdam, it offers a glimpse into the history of Anne Frank through quotes, photos, short films and original objects.

Anne Frank House Amsterdam | Museum of the Jewish Holocaust Victim Anne Frank

Anne Frank was born June 12, 1929 in Frankfurt am Main and was a German girl of Jewish descent. Due to the persecution by the National Socialists, she and her family emigrated from Germany to the Netherlands in 1934. From July 1942, Anne Frank lived in the Netherlands with her family in a hidden rear building in Amsterdam. She is known in particular for her diary, in which she recorded her experiences and thoughts in a diary. After 2 years she is discovered. In 1945 she died in the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp.

The Anne Frank House as a museum is dedicated to history. You can follow the story through quotes, photos, short films and original objects.

Address

Prinsengracht 263-267, Amsterdam

Opening hours

The museum is open daily from 09:00 to 22:00.

Tickets & Tours

The Anne Frank House is a small museum with limited space. The demand for tickets is much greater than the supply. It is therefore worth buying a ticket in advance.

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An important attraction in Amsterdam is the Moco Museum, which opened in 2016 and deals with modern and contemporary art. It has works by the best and most famous modern artists in the world, including Banksy, Haring and Kusama. It is close to the Van Gogh Museum, the Stedelijk Museum and the Rijksmuseum.

Moco Museum in Amsterdam | modern and contemporary art

The Moco Museum joins the ranks of museums – Van Gogh Museum, the Stedelijk Museum and the Rijksmuseum – which are located on the Museumplein. The museum is dedicated to modern and contemporary art and exhibits works by the best and most famous modern artists in the world.

The museum only opened its doors in 2016. Since then, visitors from all over the world have been able to admire works by Banksy, Basquiat, Haring, Hirst, JR, Koons, Kusama, KAWS, Roy Lichtenstein, Salvador Dalí and many others. The Moco specializes in particular in special art collection, which includes unique street art works as well as modern and contemporary art.

One of the most famous attractions of the museum is the Banksy collection. It features several of the artist’s iconic works, including Laugh Now, Girl with Balloon and Flower Thrower. The often controversial work of the world’s most famous street artist is thought-provoking.

Current and ongoing exhibitions are also offered, with changing works and changing open-air exhibitions.

Address

Honthorststraat 20, 1071 DE Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Opening hours

Friday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m

Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m

Tickets

Tickets should be booked in advance to avoid long waits.

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The art museum Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam is one of the must see attractions in Amsterdam. Opened in 1973, the museum houses the largest collection of works by Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh and is one of the most visited art museums in the world.

Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam | largest collection of works by the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh

Vincent Willem van Gogh was born in Groot-Zundert on March 30, 1853 and was a Dutch painter and draftsman. He is considered one of the founders of modern painting. The museum is dedicated to its art and history.

With more than 2 million visitors a year, the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is one of the most visited art museums in the world. Since 1973, visitors from all over the world have been able to admire works by the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. The museum owns over 200 paintings by Vincent van Gogh from all creative periods and 400 of his drawings by the artist. These include the works “The Potato Eaters”, “The Bedroom in Arles”, “The Almond Blossoms”, “The Sower” and a version of the “Sunflowers”. Today, the museum also owns works by other artists, which are exhibited. Among others by Bernard, Boulanger, Daubigny, Denis, Jongkind, Millet, Monet, Munch, Puvis de Chavannes, Redon, Seurat, Signac and many others.

In addition to the artworks, the museum also houses Vincent van Gogh’s letters and van Gogh’s suicide weapon.

Address

Museumplein 6, 1071 DJ Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Opening hours

The museum is open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tickets

Book a timed ticket in advance to visit the amazing Van Gogh Museum. Tickets are only available online.

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The NEMO Museum is a science and technology museum in Amsterdam for children and adults. It is one of the most important sights in the city and offers exhibitions, experiments and workshops for the Visitor.

NEMO Museum | NEMO Science Center in Amsterdam

The largest science center in the Netherlands is located in Amsterdam. The NEMO Museum catches the eye from afar. It is housed in a striking green building in the shape of a ship, near the main train station. Visitors of all ages can visit exhibitions, experiments and workshops on a total of five floors. In this way, visitors are inspired and enlightened by science and technology and can, for example, gain practical experience with interactive exhibits.

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The NEMO Science Center shows that science can also be fun. For example, you learn how a rainbow is formed and how to make soap bubbles so big that 1 person can stand in them.

Other highlights are:

• “Science Throughout the Ages” – a chronology of discoveries by scientists from around the world
• “Journey through the Mind” – learn how the brain works
• “Smart Technology” – shows how energy can be saved, sustainable electricity produced and carbon dioxide emissions reduced
• Energetica Exhibition – Concepts of energy and sustainability through interactive installations and experiments – Visitors can use a human-powered bicycle to generate electricity, learn about wind turbines and solar panels, and explore the science behind renewable energy.
• Chain Reaction exhibit featuring a giant Rube Goldberg machine

Overall, the museum offers a wide range of scientific topics, from physics and chemistry to biology and psychology.

Address

Oosterdok 2, 1011 VX Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Opening hours

The museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Tickets

Visitors are advised to book tickets in advance.

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In the heart of the city is the attraction Madame Tussauds Amsterdam. In the famous wax museum you can, for example, have your picture taken with the Dutch royal family or pose next to world-famous artists such as Van Gogh and Rembrandt.

Madame Tussauds Amsterdam | Photo with the Dutch royal family

The wax museum opened in 1970 in the heart of Amsterdam. As in other Madame Tussauds establishments, guests can have their picture taken with national and international stars and personalities. Among other things, visitors can have their picture taken with members of the Dutch royal family. Or pose next to world-famous artists like Van Gogh and Rembrandt. Of course, international stars are also represented.

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The following themed areas are available at Madame Tussauds Amsterdam:

• Royals – Meet the most popular royals
• A-List with Leonardo deCaprio, Lady Gaga, Johnny Depp & Co
• Marvel Avengers with superheroes Hulk and Thor & Co
• Music with Beyoncé and Pharrell Williams and many more

You can record a duet with Adele in a recording studio or DJ with DJs Afrojack, Armin van Buuren, Tiësto, Hardwell or Martin Garrix in the DJ booth. Immerse yourself in this fantastic interactive world.

Address

Dam 20, 1012 NP Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Opening hours

Madame Tussauds is open 365 days a year. The wax museum is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Opening times may vary on public holidays.

Tickets & Tours

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The Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art, opened in 1895, is one of the main sights of Amsterdam. It is located on the Museumplein along with the other art museums, the van Gogh Museum and the Rijksmuseum. Admire artworks by Marlene Dumas, Matisse, Chagall, Picasso and Malevich.

Stedelijk Museum | Museum of Modern Art

The Stedelijk Museum is an art museum for modern art. It was founded in 1895 as a city history museum. The building is built in Neo-Renaissance style. Originally, furniture, coins, silverware, jewelery and home furnishings from old Amsterdam houses as well as a collection of weapons, among other things, could be viewed here. Over time, the collections were transferred to other institutions. The Stedelijk Museum also housed the extensive Van Gogh collection until the separate Van -Gogh Museum was built. After 1970 there was a reorientation and the museum became the first address for modern art. Between 2003 and 2012, the museum was also extensively expanded.

The museum is one of the most innovative and interesting modern art museums in the world. Today, visitors can discover famous collections of modern art and design here.

Today, all major trends in modern art are represented in the Stedelijk Museum. These include works by classical modern artists (Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, Paul Cézanne, Wassily Kandinsky, Marc Chagall), collections with German Expressionists, American Pop Art and also current British art.

Address

Museumplein 10, 1071 DJ Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Opening hours

The museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Tickets

It is worth buying a ticket in advance to avoid long waiting times.

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One of the attractions of the city is the Amsterdam Dungeon, which tells actual events from the history of Amsterdam with a combination of museum, theater and attraction. Visitors can expect eleven spooky rooms with actors, stirring plots and state-of-the-art special effects.

Amsterdam Dungeon | Combination of museum, theater and attraction

A combination of museum, theater and attraction, the Amsterdam Dungeon offers a journey through 500 years of Amsterdam’s horrific past. Stories and events that actually happened are acted out and retold in eleven rooms. Live actors and the latest special effects make the story come alive for visitors.

The following eleven rooms await visitors:

• The Descent – Descend in a medieval elevator to the heart of the Amsterdam Dungeon
• The torture chamber – corporal punishment in the golden age
• The Torture Master – introducing the tools of torture
• The Flying Dutchman – A cursed legend comes to life…
• Schwarzer Jan – Anatomy Theater by Doctor Deyman
• The Spanish Inquisition
• Witch burning – 1542 a time of sin and witchcraft
• The gallows field
• Murder on the Zeedijk – telling the story of the spirit of the Zeedijk..
• Is this your last drink? – Bar in the dark dungeons of Amsterdam

Amsterdam Dungeon belongs to a number of other dungeons in the world. For example, there is the Hamburg Dungeon and the Berlin Dungeon in Germany. Terrible events from the past are also re-enacted there.

Address

Rokin 78, 1012 KW Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Opening hours

The dungeon is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tickets

It is worth buying a ticket in advance to avoid long waiting times. There are also combination tickets, e.g. with Madame Tussauds Amsterdam.

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Heineken Experience Amsterdam is a former brewery, in which today interactive tours through the history and the traditional brewery are conducted. This sight in Amsterdam is one of the main attractions of the city.

Heineken Experience Amsterdam | World of Heineken

The brewery was founded in Amsterdam in 1864. The multinational Heineken is now one of the three largest beer producers in the world. Today, 25 million Heineken products are drunk every day in 192 countries.

It was Gerard Adriaan Heineken who built a new brewery in 1864. The production facilities have changed over time. In 1988, Heineken closed the old brewery. Today the brewery is reused. Visitors can immerse themselves in the world of Heineken in the beating heart of the traditional brewery.

On the tour you can learn a lot about the history of the company, the brewing process and Heineken’s innovations. There is information on the natural ingredients of the legendary beer and sponsorships such as Formula 1, the UEFA Champions League and the Rugby World Cup. Here you will learn everything about the beer traditions of the Netherlands. You can also interactively experience the Heineken creation process up close and taste the original Heineken beer.

The Heineken Experience is now one of the most visited attractions in Amsterdam.

Address

Stadhouderskade 78, 1072 AE Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Opening hours

Sunday to Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m

Friday and Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m

Tickets

It is recommended to purchase a ticket before visiting to avoid long waiting times.

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Without a canal cruise in Amsterdam, you’ve missed out on your Amsterdam city break. A widely ramified labyrinth of canals runs through the city and reflects the history of the capital. Singel, Herengracht, Keizersgracht and Prinsengracht: These are all canals and canals that characterize the Amsterdam cityscape. They are part of the historical sight of the city. Great importance is attached to the maintenance and preservation of the canals and they are therefore one of the most important sights in the city.

Amsterdam Canal Cruise | Sightseeing from the water

Discover the beautiful city of Amsterdam with a classic canal cruise. Along the tour you can discover many sights, such as the Maritime Museum, the Gouden Bocht and the Anne Frank House. The canal cruise replaces the great sightseeing tour by bus in Amsterdam. You can get to know the pulsating history of Amsterdam very well on the basis of the historic waterways.

The most famous canals in Amtsterdam are

• Single,
• Herengracht,
• Keizersgracht and
• Prinsengracht

Together they have around ten kilometers with an average depth of 2.40 meters and a width of 27 meters.

Tickets & Tours

There are many providers and variations for a canal cruise. Whether under the classic roof, at dusk and at night, with drinks or cheese platters. There are different ways to explore Amsterdam with a boat tour. Be sure to book well in advance, however, as the rides are in high demand.

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The Amsterdam red light district – De Wallen – belongs to Amsterdam like the coffee shops, museums and canals and is one of the most important sights. Visit the Red Light District of Amsterdam and immerse yourself in the city’s nightlife.

Red Light District Amsterdam | Trendy district and attraction

Amsterdam is one of the most tolerant cities. So it’s no surprise that the red light district is one of the most visited sights and attractions in the city. De Wallen is located in one of the oldest parts of Amsterdam. Seafarers came here for pleasure after months of crossings as early as the 17th century.

Today, nightclubs and establishments can be found along the canals, as well as theaters and coffee shops. Today, De Wallen is also a hip district of Amsterdam. Tourists come here just to have a look or to have fun. You will also find many small art studios or small alternative restaurants that invite you to visit.

Address

The district is located along the Oudezijds Voorburgwal and Oudezijds Achterburgwal canals and in the area around the Oude Kerk.

Tickets & Tours

It is advisable to book a guided tour of the entertainment district. You will learn a lot of interesting facts and gain insights into the district.

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The Rijksmuseum Amsterdam is one of the main attractions of the Dutch capital. The Dutch National Museum on the Museumplein houses a collection by Rembrandt, Jan Vermeer, Frans Hals and Jan Steen, among others. In addition, besides painting and art of the Netherlands, you will find Dutch history, colonial history of the Netherlands and art in the colonial areas.

Rijksmuseum Amsterdam | Dutch National Museum

The museum in The Hague was founded in 1800. It was intended to display collections of the Dutch governors like the French models of the era. King Louis Bonaparte then brought the museum to Amsterdam. The museum at its current location was opened on July 13, 1885. It was advertised as part of an 1863 architectural competition for a new museum building and subsequently built. Over time, the house was renovated and other buildings were added.

The front of the museum faces the Stadhouderskade. There are other museums at the back of the museum towards the Museumplein. Be sure to visit the Van Gogh Museum, the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam and the Concertgebouw.

In the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam you will find extensive collections of paintings and art of the Netherlands and Dutch history. You will find paintings by Rembrandt, Jan Vermeer, Frans Hals and Jan Steen, among others. The museum is also dedicated to painting and art from the colonial history of the Netherlands and art in the colonial areas. A room of naval models with about 1600 objects is one of the highlights of the museum. The Reichsmuseum also has its own library for research purposes.

Address

Museumstraat 1, Amsterdam

opening hours

The museum is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m

Tickets

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