Amsterdam · MUSEUMS
Museumplein alone holds three world collections, and the odder museums sit five minutes away in the old centre. These 15 are sorted by what you get for the entry price, with timed-slot rules and the combinations that pair a ticket with a boat.
Visit Red Light Secrets Museum in a former brothel, hear sex workers’ voices, sit in a window seat, and learn Amsterdam law.
“Really good experience learning about how the red light district and the prostitutes work. It’s a very eye opening experience!”
Fast-track fun at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Amsterdam with interactive mind games, a 7-meter car-part robot, and Dam Square views.
“Visited with my 8 year old and we had a great time. Lots to see and look at, was very clean and the photo opportunities were great.”
Timed Van Gogh Museum entry plus a 75-minute UNESCO canal cruise, with multilingual audio and flexible boarding.
“Try not to jump on a boat with too many kids. It was very informative, and a nice way to see the city”
Timed Van Gogh Museum entry plus a 1-hour canal cruise with audio in 19 languages. A smart, time-saving Amsterdam combo.
“Truly a wondrous art museum. It’s more than that. It’s a journey into the mind, passions, trials, and experiences of one of the greatest artists of all time. It’s laid out extremely well, feels respectful of the artist and his life and work, everyone who works there was kind, helpful, and engaged in what they do… This is easily in the top 3 or 4 greatest art museums of all time.”
Fast-track access to Amsterdam’s NEMO Science Museum with hands-on experiments, chain reactions, and rooftop views. Great for all ages.
“Perfect! Lot's of fun a lot's of new facts about Amsterdam. However, the game takes a little longer than 2 hours (because it involves quite a walk - which is also perfect!).”
Skip the main Van Gogh lines with reserved entry and a 2.5-hour private guide, then keep exploring all day in Amsterdam.
“Would highly recommend Hannike V as a guide! She was extraordinarily well versed in both the artist and the venue! We learned so much because of the way Hannike told the story! Loved every minute. 2.5 hours flew by so quickly!”
Prebooked tickets to Moco Museum Amsterdam, home to 50 Banksy works and more contemporary art, with a free audio guide.
“Wonderful Museum, small but full of contemporary treasures. The building is so Beautiful. One hour is enough for the visit.”
Semi-private Van Gogh Museum reserved-entry tour in Amsterdam with a skilled English guide, small group size, admission included and valid all day.
“We had a great time with Victoria. Her passion for Vincent Van Gogh and his art really shined through and it made for an excellent tour. We would definitely recommend to others traveling in Amsterdam.”
A $14, 45-minute ticket to Amsterdam’s Cannabis Museum, with interactive exhibits, live plants, audio guidance, and a free goodie bag.
“Great fun if you’ve got an hour to kill. We actually learned some great facts, and got to try weed tea at the end.”
See Amsterdam’s Kattenkabinet, a cat-only art museum on the Herengracht canal, with famous artists, resident cats, and a sweet shrine.
“I really loved visiting this museum. As a cat lover, I'd say it's a must. There are a lot of different paintings and statues and, the best part of all, there are actual cats wandering about the museum. The building itself is also lovely. The staff at the reception were friendly. Some cool stuff can be found at the gift shop!”
See how Dutch people resisted Nazi occupation at Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam, with a multilingual audioguide and strong stories in 1 day.
“Awesome experience learning how the Amsterdam people resisted the Nazis.”
Small group Van Gogh Museum tour in Amsterdam with reserved entry and an art historian guide, plus free lockers and time to stay.
“Lucien was an amazing guide, taking us through the world of Van Gogh’s life and work while helping us appreciate the fantastic works within the museum. Very small group allowed for closer interactions with art and guide. Well worth the money.”
Timed Van Gogh Museum entry plus a 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with GPS audio. A time-saver for $45, built for a smooth day.
“Amazing museum. Works by other artists who influenced VG annoying but VG works perfect. Staff friendly and building clean.”
A 2-hour Spanish-guided Van Gogh Museum tour with skip-the-line entry. See key paintings, learn technique and context, and tour the building.
“The Guide Nacho was the best guide ever ... knew everything about art and history and made us all think about the artist and the art we were looking at ...you should pay him more money he is worth it”
Step into ARTIS-Micropia, Amsterdam’s microbe museum with scanner games, stamp hunts, and daily lab talks in a garden setting.
“I love the whole concept, very exceptional. The interaction with science is extraordinary. There were machines everywhere for every microb to see them closely. The screens that tells the stories were very engaging and straightforward. I did the whole tour around for 2hrs and I was able to go over every station and read everything. Very brilliant museum I wish they do an extension to it or expand abroad”
Every kind of day out here, and the best of each.
