Amsterdam: History Museum
Places and attractions in the History museum category
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National Maritime Museum
Maritime history exhibits and replica ship 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...
Rijksmuseum
Art museum housing European masterpieces The Rijksmuseum is a beacon of art and history nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Established in 1800, this iconic institution is the Dutch national museum dedicated to arts and history. It houses an extensive collection that spans over 800 years of...
Rembrandt House
Dutch master's 17th-century home studio The Rembrandt House Museum is a historical gem nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, offering visitors a glimpse into the life and times of one of the world's most renowned painters, Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. This traditional Dutch house, where Rembrandt lived...
Tropenmuseum
Ethnography museum with audio tours The Tropenmuseum is a vibrant cultural beacon in the heart of Amsterdam, offering a window into the diverse cultures and stories of people from tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Nestled in an impressive historic building which dates back to 1926, the...
Van Gogh Museum
World's largest van Gogh collection The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is an art lover's sanctuary dedicated to the works of Vincent van Gogh, one of the most influential figures in the history of Western art. Nestled in the cultural heart of Amsterdam, this museum attracts millions of visitors from around...
Anne Frank House
WWII teenage diarist's house museum The Anne Frank House, a poignant museum nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, serves as a testament to the harrowing experiences of Jewish people during World War II. Situated along the Prinsengracht canal, this 17th-century canal house became a sanctuary for Anne Frank...
Royal Palace of Amsterdam
Ornate Golden Age palace and royal venue The Royal Palace of Amsterdam stands as a grand emblem of the city's rich history and architectural prowess. Originally constructed in the 17th century as the city hall, this majestic building was transformed into a royal palace by King Louis Napoleon in the early 19th...
Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder
17th-century house with a hidden church Nestled in the bustling heart of Amsterdam lies a hidden gem that transports visitors back to the 17th century: Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder, or "Our Lord in the Attic." This clandestine church, concealed within a seemingly typical canal house, serves as a museum that...
Amsterdam City Archives
The Amsterdam City Archives is a treasure trove of historical documentation, housed in the monumental De Bazel building, located in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands. This repository of knowledge is dedicated to preserving the memory of the city through a vast...
Allard Pierson Museum
Museum of ancient treasures and artifacts Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, the Allard Pierson Museum stands as a treasure trove of ancient civilizations, offering a glimpse into the distant past. This esteemed institution is the archaeological museum of the University of Amsterdam, and it proudly displays an...
Hollandsche Manege
Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, the Hollandsche Manege stands as a testament to the city's enduring equestrian tradition. This historic riding school, established in 1744 and later rebuilt in 1882, is the oldest of its kind in the Netherlands, offering locals...
Nieuwe Kerk
15th-century church and royal connection The Nieuwe Kerk, or New Church, stands as an architectural gem and historical beacon in the bustling heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands. Situated on Dam Square, this 15th-century church is not only a place for worship but also a venue for royal ceremonies and an...
Bijbels Museum
Museum for the Bible and biblical studies Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, the Bijbels Museum (Biblical Museum) offers an enlightening journey through the world of one of the most influential books in human history. Situated within the picturesque Cromhouthuis, a 17th-century canal house on Herengracht, the...
Amsterdam Museum
Museum tracing the history of the city The Amsterdam Museum, until 2011 called the Amsterdams Historisch Museum, is a museum documenting the history of Amsterdam. Since 1975, it is located in the old city orphanage between Kalverstraat and Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal.
Verzetsmuseum
Museum of WWII Dutch resistance The Resistance Museum is a museum located in the Plantage neighbourhood in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. The Dutch Resistance Museum, chosen as the best historical museum of the Netherlands, tells the story of the Dutch people in World War II.
Museum Willet-Holthuysen
Canal house re-creates 19th-century life Museum Willet-Holthuysen is a located on the Herengracht in Amsterdam. The Amsterdam famous ring of canals is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Torture Museum
The Torture Museum, Amsterdam is a small museum located in the heart of Amsterdam, near the flower market overlooking the Singel canal. Included in the list of the world's most unusual museums. It is a popular museum for tourists, The torture museum is one of the 50 museums in Amsterdam.
Jewish Historical Museum
Local and colonial Jewish history displays The Joods Historisch Museum, part of the Jewish Cultural Quarter, is a museum in Amsterdam dedicated to Jewish history, culture and religion, in the Netherlands and worldwide. It is the only museum in the Netherlands dedicated to Jewish history.
EYE Film Institute Netherlands
Contemporary movie culture center Eye Filmmuseum is a film archive, museum, and cinema in Amsterdam that preserves and presents both Dutch and foreign films screened in the Netherlands.
Museum of Bags and Purses
Museum of bags and purses in old townhouse The Museum of Bags and Purses, was a museum devoted to the history of bags, purses, and their related accessories. Located in Amsterdam's historic central canal belt, the museum's collection included over 5,000 items dating back to the sixteenth-century.
Diamond Museum Amsterdam
The Diamond Museum Amsterdam is a museum located at the Museumplein in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The museum was founded in 2007 by Ben Meier of Coster Diamonds.
Museum Van Loon
17th-century residence and art collection Museum Van Loon is a museum located in a canalside house alongside the Keizersgracht in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The museum is named after the family Van Loon that lived in the house from the 19th century.
Amsterdam Pipe Museum
The Amsterdam Pipe Museum is a museum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, dedicated to smoking pipes, tobacco, and related paraphernalia. It holds the national reference collection in these areas.
Museum Geelvinck-Hinlopen
Museum Geelvinck Hinlopen Huis was situated from its opening 1991 till the end of 2015 in a canal-side mansion, the Geelvinck Hinlopen Huis in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.
Hollandsche Schouwburg
Hollandsche Schouwburg is a museum in Amsterdam in the Netherlands.
De Bazel
De Bazel is a listed/protected historic building on the west side of the Vijzelstraat in Amsterdam, and stretches from the Herengracht to the Keizersgracht. It stands as an example of Brick Expressionism.
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