Royal Tropical Institute, Amsterdam

Name: Royal Tropical Institute
Address: Mauritskade 63, Amsterdam, Netherlands

#271 among attractions in Amsterdam

Museum, Convention center, Theater

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Facts and practical information

The Royal Tropical Institute is an applied knowledge institute located in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is an independent centre of expertise, education, intercultural cooperation and hospitality dedicated to sustainable development. ()

Local name: Koninklijk Instituut voor de Tropen Established: 1864 (160 years ago)Coordinates: 52°21'45"N, 4°55'18"E

Address

Mauritskade 63Stadsdeel Oost (Oosterparkbuurt)Amsterdam Netherlands

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Day trips

Royal Tropical Institute – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Tropenmuseum, Artis, Entrepotdok, Verzetsmuseum.

~220 ftE
Ethnography museum with audio tours
Tropenmuseum, Amsterdam
2 min walk • The Tropenmuseum is a vibrant cultural beacon in the heart of Amsterdam, offering a window into the diverse cultures and stories of people from tropical and subtropical regions around the world. Nestled in an impressive historic building which dates back to 1926, the...
~1680 ftNW
Long-established zoo with aquarium
Artis, Amsterdam
9 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,...
0.4 miNW
Canal
Entrepotdok, Amsterdam
11 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.
0.5 miNW
Museum of WWII Dutch resistance
Verzetsmuseum, Amsterdam
14 min walk • 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.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Micropia Museum, Amsterdam
13 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.
~1240 ftE
Bustling market with food and clothing
Dappermarkt, Amsterdam
6 min walk • The Dappermarkt is a market on Dapperstraat in Amsterdam-East and is one of the busiest markets of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. In 1910, the Dapperstraat was officially designated by the municipality of Amsterdam as a market street. The Dappermarkt draws visitors from all over the Netherlands.
~1810 ftNE
Windmill, Historical place, View point
De Gooyer, Amsterdam
9 min walk • De Gooyer is a windmill in Amsterdam located between Funenkade and Zeeburgerstraat. It is the tallest wooden mill in the Netherlands at 26.6 meters high.
0.4 miN
Bridge
Entrepotdoksluis, Amsterdam
10 min walk • The Entrepotdoksluis is a bridge in Amsterdam-Centrum that crosses a lock by the same name.
~930 ftS
Green space with bird watching and cycling
Oosterpark, Amsterdam
5 min walk • The Oosterpark is the first large park laid out by the municipality of Amsterdam. Located near the Singelgracht to the north, it is the principal component of the Oosterpark neighbourhood in the Oost borough.
~1810 ftNE
Nightlife, Outdoor seating, Bars and clubs
Brouwerij 't IJ, Amsterdam
9 min walk • Brouwerij 't IJ is a small brewery in Amsterdam, Netherlands. It is located in a former bath house named Funen, next to the De Gooyer windmill.
0.5 miN
Baroque architecture, Church, Concerts and shows
Oosterkerk, Amsterdam
14 min walk • The Oosterkerk is a 17th-Century Dutch Reformed church in Amsterdam, The Netherlands. The Oosterkerk was built in the period 1669-1671 by architect Daniël Stalpaert and completed by Adriaan Dortsman. The church bells were cast by Pieter Hemony. The church has not been used for church services since 1962, and fell into decay since then.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Royal Tropical Institute?

Nearby attractions include Tropenmuseum, Amsterdam (2 min walk), Oranje-Nassau Kazerne, Amsterdam (4 min walk), Oosterpark, Amsterdam (5 min walk), Theo van Gogh, Amsterdam (6 min walk).

How to get to Royal Tropical Institute by public transport?

The nearest stations to Royal Tropical Institute:

Tram

Eerste Van Swindenstraat • Lines: 19 (3 min walk)
Alexanderplein • Lines: 14, 19, 7 (4 min walk)

Bus

Eerste Van Swindenstraat • Lines: N87 (3 min walk)
Alexanderplein • Lines: N87 (4 min walk)

Train

Amsterdam Muiderpoort (11 min walk)
Amsterdam Science Park (34 min walk)

Metro

Weesperplein • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (16 min walk)
Wibautstraat • Lines: 51, 53, 54 (18 min walk)

Ferry

Centraal Station • Lines: F2 (35 min walk)