Jewish Historical Museum, Amsterdam

Name: Jewish Historical Museum
Address: Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, Amsterdam, 1011 PL, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 20 531 0310

#76 among attractions in Amsterdam

Museum, History museum, Specialty museum

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Local name: Joods Historisch Museum Established: 24 February 1932 (92 years ago)Coordinates: 52°22'2"N, 4°54'14"E

Address

Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1Stadsdeel Centrum (Nieuwmarkt en Lastage)Amsterdam 1011 PL Netherlands

Contact

+31 20 531 0310

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Day trips

Jewish Historical Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Hermitage Amsterdam, Rembrandt House, Hortus Botanicus, Portuguese Synagogue.

~950 ftS
Waterfront art and culture museum
Hermitage Amsterdam, Amsterdam
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~980 ftNW
Dutch master's 17th-century home studio
Rembrandt House, Amsterdam
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~920 ftE
Long-standing botanical gardens
Hortus Botanicus, Amsterdam
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~340 ftNE
Historic place with an audio guide
Portuguese Synagogue, Amsterdam
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~1320 ftS
Narrow, historic bridge lit at night
Magere Brug, Amsterdam
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~1430 ftNW
Canal
Raamgracht, Amsterdam
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~1200 ftSW
Canal house re-creates 19th-century life
Museum Willet-Holthuysen, Amsterdam
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~670 ftSW
Scenic river bridge with monument views
Blauwbrug, Amsterdam
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~460 ftN
Church
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~690 ftW
Theater, Ballet, Opera
Stopera, Amsterdam
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~1280 ftNW
Museum, Art gallery
Huis De Pinto, Amsterdam
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Jewish Historical Museum open?

Jewish Historical Museum is open:

Monday 11 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 11 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday 11 am - 5 pm
Friday 11 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Jewish Historical Museum?

Nearby attractions include IHLIA LGBT Heritage, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Portuguese Synagogue, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Nieuwe Herengracht, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Jodenbuurt, Amsterdam (2 min walk).

How to get to Jewish Historical Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jewish Historical Museum:

Metro

Waterlooplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (1 min walk)
Nieuwmarkt • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (9 min walk)

Bus

Waterlooplein • Lines: 246, N86, N87, N89, N91, N93 (3 min walk)
Rembrandtplein • Lines: N85, N87, N89, N91, N93 (8 min walk)

Tram

Waterlooplein • Lines: 14 (2 min walk)
Meester Visserplein • Lines: 14 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (21 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (27 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Central Station (22 min walk)
Amsterdam Muiderpoort (32 min walk)