Amsterdam Centre for Architecture, Amsterdam

Name: Amsterdam Centre for Architecture
Address: Prins Hendrikkade 600, Amsterdam, 1011 VX, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 20 620 4878

#162 among attractions in Amsterdam

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Facts and practical information

Amsterdam Centre for Architecture is an organisation that was founded in 1986 that "concentrates its activities in Amsterdam and the surrounding area." Arcam focuses on architecture, urban design, and landscape architecture. Arcam is the oldest and largest of more than forty local Dutch architecture centers. ()

Local name: ARCAM Established: 1986 (38 years ago)Visitors per year: ~20 pplCoordinates: 52°22'20"N, 4°54'46"E

Address

Prins Hendrikkade 600Stadsdeel Centrum (Nieuwmarkt en Lastage)Amsterdam 1011 VX Netherlands

Contact

+31 20 620 4878

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Day trips

Amsterdam Centre for Architecture – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: NEMO Museum, National Maritime Museum, Oudeschans, Entrepotdok.

~730 ftN
Waterfront, boat-like
NEMO Museum, Amsterdam
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~510 ftE
Maritime history exhibits and replica ship
National Maritime Museum, Amsterdam
3 min walk • The National Maritime Museum, situated in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands, is a treasure trove of maritime history and a testament to the country's seafaring legacy. Housed in a grand, 17th-century building that was once the Amsterdam Admiralty's naval storehouse...
~1750 ftW
Canal
Oudeschans, Amsterdam
9 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Amsterdam, Oudeschans is a picturesque canal that offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city center. This serene waterway is lined with elegant Dutch buildings and charming houseboats, creating a postcard-perfect scene that...
~1860 ftSE
Canal
Entrepotdok, Amsterdam
9 min walk • The Entrepotdok, formerly Nieuwe Rapenburgergracht, is a canal in Amsterdam, and a street and row of former warehouses with the same name along the northeast side of the canal.
~1600 ftS
Museum of WWII Dutch resistance
Verzetsmuseum, Amsterdam
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~1620 ftN
Canal
Dijksgracht, Amsterdam
8 min walk • The Dijksgracht is a canal in the center of Amsterdam, north of the three Oostelijke Eilanden. It is also the name of the adjacent street.
~1680 ftNW
Museum
Conservatorium van Amsterdam, Amsterdam
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~1930 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Micropia Museum, Amsterdam
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~1560 ftW
Tower, Hendrick de Keyser, Historical place
Montelbaanstoren, Amsterdam
8 min walk • The Montelbaanstoren is a tower on bank of the Oudeschans, Amsterdam canal in the Netherlands. The original tower was built in 1516 as part of the Walls of Amsterdam for the purpose of defending the city and the harbour.
0.4 miN
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Bimhuis, Amsterdam
11 min walk • The Bimhuis is a concert hall for jazz and improvised music in Amsterdam. With an average of 150 performances a year the Bimhuis is the main stage for these musical genres in the Netherlands.
~710 ftN
Square
Oosterdok, Amsterdam
4 min walk • The Oosterdok is a former wet dock in Amsterdam. It was created in 1831-1832 by constructing the Oosterdoksdam and the Oosterdoksluis, forming a reliable deep port closed off from the tidal IJ.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Amsterdam Centre for Architecture open?

Amsterdam Centre for Architecture is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 1 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday 1 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 1 pm - 5 pm
Friday 1 pm - 5 pm
Saturday 1 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Amsterdam Centre for Architecture?

Nearby attractions include National Maritime Museum, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Schippersgracht, Amsterdam (3 min walk), 's Lands Zeemagazijn, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Oosterdok, Amsterdam (4 min walk).

How to get to Amsterdam Centre for Architecture by public transport?

The nearest stations to Amsterdam Centre for Architecture:

Bus

Kadijksplein • Lines: 22, 246, 43, N89 (3 min walk)
IJ tunnel • Lines: 305, 306, 314, 316, 391, 394, N91, N93 (4 min walk)

Tram

Muziekgebouw • Lines: 26 (9 min walk)
Artis • Lines: 14 (10 min walk)

Metro

Nieuwmarkt • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (13 min walk)
Waterlooplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (14 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (15 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (18 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (18 min walk)
Amsterdam Muiderpoort (29 min walk)