Museum of Prostitution - Red Light Secrets, Amsterdam

Name: Museum of Prostitution - Red Light Secrets
Address: Oudezijds Achterburgwal 60h, Amsterdam, 1012 DP, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 20 846 7020

#160 among attractions in Amsterdam

Museum, Specialty museum, History museum

Museum of Prostitution - Red Light Secrets

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Facts and practical information

Museum of Prostitution - Red Light Secrets (address: Oudezijds Achterburgwal 60h) is a place located in Amsterdam (Noord-Holland province) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum, history museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 36 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 52°22'25"N latitude and 4°53'56"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Museum of Prostitution - Red Light Secrets is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Nieuwmarkt (metro, 5 min walk), Dam (tram, 6 min walk), Prins Hendrikkade (bus, 8 min walk), Amsterdam Central Station (train, 10 min walk), Centraal Station (ferry, 12 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Erotic Museum (museum, 1 min walk), De Wallen (nightlife, 2 min walk), He Hua Temple (temple, 2 min walk).

Coordinates: 52°22'25"N, 4°53'56"E

Address

Oudezijds Achterburgwal 60hStadsdeel Centrum (De Wallen)Amsterdam 1012 DP Netherlands

Contact

+31 20 846 7020

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Amsterdam

Day trips

Museum of Prostitution - Red Light Secrets – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Prostitution - Red Light Secrets open?

Museum of Prostitution - Red Light Secrets is open:

Monday 10 am - 12 am
Tuesday 10 am - 12 am
Wednesday 10 am - 12 am
Thursday 10 am - 12 am
Friday 10 am - 12 am
Saturday 10 am - 12 am
Sunday 10 am - 12 am

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Prostitution - Red Light Secrets?

Nearby attractions include Erotic Museum, Amsterdam (1 min walk), De Wallen, Amsterdam (2 min walk), He Hua Temple, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Fo Guang Shan Holland, Amsterdam (2 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Prostitution - Red Light Secrets by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Prostitution - Red Light Secrets:

Metro

Nieuwmarkt • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (5 min walk)
Centraal Station • Lines: 51, 52, 53, 54 (9 min walk)

Tram

Dam • Lines: 14, 24, 4 (6 min walk)
Nieuwezijds Kolk • Lines: 12, 13, 17, 2 (8 min walk)

Bus

Prins Hendrikkade • Lines: 22, 305, 306, 314, 316, 391, 394, 43, N01, N04, N14, N86, N91, N92, N93, N94 (8 min walk)
Nieuwezijds Kolk • Lines: N82, N83, N84, N85, N87, N89, N91, N93, N94 (8 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (10 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (12 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (18 min walk)