KattenKabinet, Amsterdam

Name: KattenKabinet
Address: Herengracht 497, Amsterdam, 1017 BT, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 20 626 9040

#112 among attractions in Amsterdam

Museum, Art museum

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Facts and practical information

The KattenKabinet is an art museum in Amsterdam devoted to works depicting cats. The museum collection includes paintings, drawings, sculptures and other works of art by Pablo Picasso, Rembrandt, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Corneille, Sal Meijer, Théophile Steinlen, and Jože Ciuha, among others. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 52°21'56"N, 4°53'30"E

Address

Herengracht 497Stadsdeel Centrum (Grachtengordel-Zuid)Amsterdam 1017 BT Netherlands

Contact

+31 20 626 9040

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Day trips

KattenKabinet – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Heiligeweg, FOAM, Bloemenmarkt, Kalvertoren.

~780 ftN
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Heiligeweg, Amsterdam
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~700 ftSE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
FOAM, Amsterdam
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, FOAM is a contemporary museum dedicated to photography in all its forms. This museum is a beacon for photography enthusiasts, presenting a rich tapestry of works that range from historical images to the avant-garde, showcasing the...
~440 ftN
Unique floating flower market
Bloemenmarkt, Amsterdam
3 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, the Bloemenmarkt stands as the world’s only floating flower market, a vibrant and fragrant strip of botanic wonder that dates back to 1862. This unique market floats on the Singel canal, between the Koningsplein and the Muntplein...
~660 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre, Shop
Kalvertoren, Amsterdam
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, the Kalvertoren is a modern shopping center that offers a unique retail experience in one of the city's most bustling districts. This contemporary mall, situated on the famous Kalverstraat, is a prime destination for both locals...
~410 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Amsterdam City Archives, Amsterdam
2 min walk • 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...
~660 ftNE
Historic tower with a carillon
Munttoren, Amsterdam
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~1210 ftN
Museum of ancient treasures and artifacts
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~690 ftN
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Torture Museum, Amsterdam
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~780 ftNE
Theater, Art Nouveau architecture, Cinema
Tuschinski Theatre, Amsterdam
4 min walk • Koninklijk Theater Tuschinski is a movie theatre in Amsterdam, in the Netherlands, near Rembrandtplein.
~1190 ftE
Museum of bags and purses in old townhouse
Museum of Bags and Purses, Amsterdam
6 min walk • 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.
~1120 ftNW
Church, Spiritual, Gothic Revival architecture
De Krijtberg, Amsterdam
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to KattenKabinet?

Nearby attractions include Gouden Bocht, Amsterdam (2 min walk), De Bazel, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Amsterdam City Archives, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Bloemenmarkt, Amsterdam (3 min walk).

How to get to KattenKabinet by public transport?

The nearest stations to KattenKabinet:

Tram

Muntplein • Lines: 24 (3 min walk)
Koningsplein • Lines: 12, 2 (5 min walk)

Bus

Rembrandtplein • Lines: N85, N87, N89, N91, N93 (6 min walk)
Rokin • Lines: N85, N87, N89, N91 (8 min walk)

Metro

Vijzelgracht • Lines: 52 (9 min walk)
Rokin • Lines: 52 (9 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (26 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (28 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (34 min walk)