Houseboat Museum, Amsterdam

Name: Houseboat Museum
Address: Prinsengracht 296K, Amsterdam, 1016 HW, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 20 427 0750

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Houseboat Museum (address: Prinsengracht 296K) is a place located in Amsterdam (Noord-Holland province) and belongs to the category of museum, specialty museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 23 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 52°22'13"N latitude and 4°52'57"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Houseboat Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Elandsgracht (bus, 6 min walk), Elandsgracht (tram, 7 min walk), Rokin (metro, 11 min walk), Amsterdam Central Station (train, 25 min walk), Centraal Station (ferry, 28 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Galerie Ron Mandos (museum, 1 min walk), Felix Meritis (architecture, 2 min walk), Canal house (canal, 2 min walk).

Coordinates: 52°22'13"N, 4°52'57"E

Address

Prinsengracht 296KStadsdeel Centrum (Jordaan)Amsterdam 1016 HW Netherlands

Contact

+31 20 427 0750

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Houseboat Museum open?

Houseboat Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Houseboat Museum?

Nearby attractions include Galerie Ron Mandos, Amsterdam (1 min walk), Felix Meritis, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Canal house, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Schouwburg of Van Campen, Amsterdam (3 min walk).

How to get to Houseboat Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Houseboat Museum:

Bus

Elandsgracht • Lines: 357, N82, N83, N84, N88 (6 min walk)
Busstation Elandsgracht (7 min walk)

Tram

Elandsgracht • Lines: 17, 19, 5, 7 (7 min walk)
Westermarkt • Lines: 13, 17 (7 min walk)

Metro

Rokin • Lines: 52 (11 min walk)
Vijzelgracht • Lines: 52 (20 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (25 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (28 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (35 min walk)