Verzetsmuseum, Amsterdam

Name: Verzetsmuseum
Address: Plantage Kerklaan 61, Amsterdam, 1018 CX, Netherlands
Telephone: +31 20 620 2535

#60 among attractions in Amsterdam

Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

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. From 14 May 1940 to 5 May 1945, the Netherlands were occupied by Nazi Germany. ()

Local name: Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam Established: 1999 (25 years ago)Coordinates: 52°22'4"N, 4°54'46"E

Address

Plantage Kerklaan 61Stadsdeel Centrum (Weesperbuurt en Plantage)Amsterdam 1018 CX Netherlands

Contact

+31 20 620 2535

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Day trips

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

Nearby attractions include: National Maritime Museum, Artis, Hortus Botanicus, Portuguese Synagogue.

~1490 ftN
Maritime history exhibits and replica ship
National Maritime Museum, Amsterdam
8 min walk • 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...
~1100 ftSE
Long-established zoo with aquarium
Artis, Amsterdam
6 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant heart of Amsterdam, Artis is a historic zoo that offers a serene escape from the city's hustle and bustle. Founded in 1838, it stands as one of the oldest zoos in Europe and has since evolved into a beloved institution where nature, culture,...
~1150 ftW
Long-standing botanical gardens
Hortus Botanicus, Amsterdam
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, the Hortus Botanicus offers a serene escape from the bustling city streets. This historical botanical garden, one of the oldest in the world, dates back to 1638 and was originally established as a medicinal herb garden for doctors...
~1720 ftW
Historic place with an audio guide
Portuguese Synagogue, Amsterdam
9 min walk • The Portuguese Synagogue, also known as the Esnoga, is a historic jewel nestled in the heart of Amsterdam, Netherlands. Constructed in 1675, this grand synagogue serves as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of the city and the enduring legacy of the Jewish...
~920 ftE
Canal
Entrepotdok, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The Entrepotdok, formerly Nieuwe Rapenburgergracht, is a canal in Amsterdam, and a street and row of former warehouses with the same name along the northeast side of the canal.
~330 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Micropia Museum, Amsterdam
2 min walk • Micropia is a museum in Amsterdam based on the idea of distributing information about microbes, which are often associated with illness and disease despite their essential function in the daily functioning of human life.
0.4 miW
Local and colonial Jewish history displays
Jewish Historical Museum, Amsterdam
10 min walk • 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.
0.4 miW
Church
Mozes en Aäronkerk, Amsterdam
11 min walk • The Moses and Aaron Church, in the Waterlooplein neighborhood of Amsterdam, is officially the Roman Catholic Church of St. Anthony of Padua. Originally a clandestine church, it was operated by Franciscan priests at a house on Jodenbreestraat, where the wall tablets of Moses and Aaron hung on the wall.
~1450 ftE
Bridge
Entrepotdoksluis, Amsterdam
7 min walk • The Entrepotdoksluis is a bridge in Amsterdam-Centrum that crosses a lock by the same name.
0.4 miW
Museum
IHLIA LGBT Heritage, Amsterdam
10 min walk • IHLIA LGBT Heritage, formerly known as the International Gay/Lesbian Information Center and Archive, is an international archive and documentation center on homosexuality, bisexuality and transgender.
~1860 ftNW
Canal
Rapenburgwal, Amsterdam
9 min walk • The Rapenburgwal is a secondary canal in Amsterdam in the east of the Amsterdam-Centrum district, in the Lastage neighborhood.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Verzetsmuseum open?

Verzetsmuseum is open:

Monday 10 am - 5 pm
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 11 am - 5 pm
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Verzetsmuseum?

Nearby attractions include Micropia Museum, Amsterdam (2 min walk), National Holocaust Museum, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Plantage, Amsterdam (3 min walk), Hollandsche Schouwburg, Amsterdam (4 min walk).

How to get to Verzetsmuseum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Verzetsmuseum:

Tram

Artis • Lines: 14 (3 min walk)
Plantage Lepellaan • Lines: 14 (6 min walk)

Bus

Artis • Lines: N87 (3 min walk)
Plantage Lepellaan • Lines: N87 (6 min walk)

Metro

Waterlooplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (10 min walk)
Weesperplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (13 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (22 min walk)
IJplein • Lines: F2 (25 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Muiderpoort (24 min walk)
Amsterdam Central Station (24 min walk)