What to See
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March 30, 2010
Exhibition: Amsterdam’s earliest photographs 1845-1875
From April 2nd through June 27th 2010, Stadsarchief Amsterdam (City Archives Amsterdam) present a wide-ranging overview of Amsterdam’s rich photographic heritage from the third quarter of the 19th century. »March 19, 2010
Amsterdam museum hosts artistic interpretation of Red Light District
More than twenty years since its creation, The Hoerengracht — and artistic interpretation of Amsterdam’s Red Light District — makes its first appearance in the city. The installation can be viewed through the end of August 2010 at the Amsterdam Historical Museum. »
March 5, 2010
Matisse to Malevich: Pioneers of Modern Art in Hermitage Amsterdam
Outstanding works by Matisse, Picasso, Van Dongen, De Vlaminck, Derain and many other contemporaries of theirs will be seen in a magnificent display from 6 March 2010 to 17 September 2010 at the Hermitage Amsterdam. The exhibition is titled, Pioneers of Modern Art Matisse to Malevich. »
March 4, 2010
Hermitage Amsterdam Museum
Hermitage Amsterdam is a dependency of the Hermitage Museum of St. Petersburg, located in the largest 17th century building in town. »March 3, 2010
Tropenmuseum — Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam
Amsterdam’s Tropenmuseum, the Museum of the Tropics, offers 8 permanent exhibitions as well as an ongoing series of temporary exhibitions. »November 19, 2009
Begijnhof – Amsterdam Beguinage
Founded sometime in the 14th century for the Beguines, members of a lay Catholic sisterhood, the Begijnhof is one of Amsterdam’s oldest inner courtyards — and one of the city’s best known landmarks. Access to the private property is strictly regulated in order to maintain both the courtyard’s tranquility and the privacy of its inhabitants. »
November 17, 2009
Artis Amsterdam Zoo
Founded in 1838, Artis is the oldest zoo in the Netherlands.
Guidebooks rightly refer to it one of the most pleasant city zoos around, as the whole place breathes a 19th-century garden atmosphere with winding paths, majestic trees, fascinating sculptures and monumental historical buildings. »
November 2, 2009
Museum Year Pass lets you visit 32 Amsterdam museums (+ more) for next to nothing
Are you an avid museum visitor vacationing in Amsterdam on a budget? Consider getting a Museum Year Pass, which provides free entry to over 400 museums in the Netherlands, including 32 museums in Amsterdam. [Updated] »
September 25, 2009
Hollandsche Schouwburg — War Memorial
Built 1892, the Hollandsche Schouwburg (Dutch Theatre) long was a house of culture and entertainment.But during the Second World War the German occupiers turned the building into a place of grief and sorrow.
It is now a war memorial in remembrance of the Jews who were deported from here. »
August 12, 2008
Rembrandthuis – Rembrandt House Museum
Painter Rembrandt van Rijn bought what is now the ‘Rembrandt house’ museum in 1639 — just prior to being commissioned to paint The Night Watch.A visit to the restored 17th-century house is like stepping into one of Rembrandt’s paintings.
Bonus: we give you some insider tips on where to eat (and where not to) before or after your visit. »
June 8, 2008
Dream Amsterdam 2008: Artist Ryoji IkedaJapanese composer and visual artist Ryoji Ikeda has created four art projects for the Dream Amsterdam Foundation.
His ’spectra :: amsterdam’ project uses pure light, and can therefore be viewed only during the evening hours. »
June 2, 2008
Free summer festival in the Vondelpark Open Air TheatreDance, comedy, music ranging from classical to jazz, ballet… you name it, the Vondelpark Open Air Theatre has is — and you can enjoy it free of charge! »
May 30, 2008
Green Bags — environmentally friendly purses at Amsterdam museumEnvironment friendly bags and purses can be viewed at the Amsterdam Museum of Bags and Purses. »
May 29, 2008
The Museum of Bags and PursesThe world’s largest collection of bags and purses is located in the Amsterdam Museum of Bags and Purses. »
December 15, 2007
Nederlands Scheepvaart Museum / Netherlands Maritime MuseumThe Netherlands Maritime Museum in Amsterdam carries the largest collection of ships in the world. »
December 6, 2007
Verzetsmuseum – Dutch Resistance MuseumThe Dutch Resistance Museum — chosen as the best historical museum of the Netherlands — tells the story of the Dutch people who resisted the Nazi occupiers during World War II. »
November 9, 2007
Fortuna, a Statue at Munt PleinAmsterdam has an abundance of outdoor art, including this sculpture… »
April 27, 2007
WestertorenAnne Frank heard the bells of the Westertoren. Rembrandt van Rijn in buried in the church. The Westerkerk is Amsterdam’s — and indeed Holland’s — most famous church. »
April 12, 2007
Amsterdam’s Royal Palace — Why it was called the World’s Eight WonderBuilt on 13,659 wooden piles, Amsterdam’s Royal Palace on Dam Square — which started life as the city’s Town Hall — was once described as the world’s Eight Wonder. »
March 29, 2007
Bols Jenever MuseumDutch distiller Bols is opening a museum dedicated to Jenever — the juniper-flavored and strongly alcoholic traditional liquor of the Netherlands and Flanders, from which gin evolved. »
March 25, 2007
The Night Watch by RembrandtDo you know the full title of Rembrandt’s painting The Night Watch? »
Rijksmuseum — Not just Rembrandt’s Nightwatch
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is the Netherland’s premier art museum. It is devoted to several national collections — and consists of Dutch art from the earliest moments to the 19th century. »
March 23, 2007
I Amsterdam Card: Free Museum EntranceThe I Amsterdam Card provides free entrance to many of the city’s most popular museums. »
The Amsterdam Museumboat — why drive when you can float?
A day ticket for the Museumboat allows you to see Amsterdam from the water, and to disembark at stops along the way in order to shop, dine, or visit a museum. »
Museums in Amsterdam
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- The Red Light District: Amsterdam's dark side
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- Amsterdam's Royal Palace -- Why it was called the World's Eight Wonder
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- Rijksmuseum -- Not just Rembrandt's Nightwatch
- Verzetsmuseum - Dutch Resistance Museum
- Nederlands Scheepvaart Museum / Netherlands Maritime Museum
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