Located in a massive and beautiful old building on the edge of Oosterpark and near Artis Zoo, the Tropenmuseum (Museum of the Tropics) is a museum focused on information about and the study of cultures throughout tropical areas of the world. Broken down into region specific areas, the museum includes exhibits on areas like Latin …
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The iamsterdam card consists of a smartcard, a public transport ticket, a pocket guide and provides over 50 free and 60 discounted offers. It is intended to be a tourist’s introduction to the city of Amsterdam, offering free admission to most of the city’s top museums, free access to mass transit, a free canal cruise and …
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The Museumkaart allows you free admission to 33 museums in Amsterdam, and more than 400 throughout the Netherlands, and is valid for a full year. Why should you choose the Museumkaart? If you’re planning on being in Amsterdam for more than just a few days, are traveling elsewhere in the Netherlands, or are planning on …
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The Anne Frank House is a museum dedicated to the apartments where the Frank family hid from the nazis during WWII. It has since been turned into a museum. The Anne Frank House is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Europe, and there is often a long line. Visiting early in the morning …
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The Allard Pierson Museum is the Archaeological Museum of the University of Amsterdam. The ancient civilizations of Egypt, the Near East, the Greece, and the Roman Empire are brought back to life in museum exhibits. Artifacts dating from 4000 BC. to 500 AD. allow visitors to have a glimpse of daily life, mythology and religion …
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The Amsterdam Dungeon is a unique combination of a museum, theatre and an attraction park. Described as “horrible history brought to life,” the Amsterdam Dungeon examines the darker side of European history including torture, the plague, and the inquisition. Linked with 5 other dungeons Europe wide, the Amsterdam Dungeon boasts 11 shows with 7 actors including; …
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The Filmmuseum is Holland’s museum of cinematography. Vondelpark 3 1071 AA Amsterdam, Netherlands 020 5891400 http://www.filmmuseum.nl
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Situated in a canal house built in 1664 for the the mayor of Amsterdam, the Tassenmuseum (Museum of Bags and Purses) contains the world’s largest collection of handbags on display. Dating back 500 years, the collection encompasses the history of women’s handbags, up to and including contemporary designers like Louis Vuitton and Chanel. The museum …
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Rijksmuseum is a sort of a misnomer, as it actually means “state museum,” and refers to any Dutch national museum. In general, however, Rijksmuseum has become the standalone name for the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, the museum generally considered to be Amsterdam’s primary national art museum. Originally housed in The Hague where it was founded in 1800, …
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After you cruise the city in a canal boat, or even before, you may wonder about the history behind the creation of such a magnificent architectural achievement. A new museum in Amsterdam, Museum Het Grachtenhuis (The Canal House) is a great place to start your education on the history of Amsterdam and its canals. Located …
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