Explore Amsterdam’s Cultural Treasures: Top Museums and More
Amsterdam is a city rich in cultural treasures, offering an array of museums and cultural spots that captivate visitors from around the world. Our guide highlights the best museums and cultural attractions in Amsterdam, perfect for American travelers seeking to enrich their European adventure. From the world-famous Van Gogh Museum to contemporary art galleries, explore the artistic and historical wonders that make Amsterdam a cultural hotspot.
Holland Festival
Here you will find a variety of festivals on all topics in Amsterdam.
Ambacht in Beeld Festival
Ein Festival mit Workshops und Dokumentarfilmen über handwerkliche Fähigkeiten.
Datum: 19.-20. September 2024
Tulp Festival
The Tulp Festival is an annual event held in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that takes place throughout the month of April. The festival brightens up the city with colorful blooms, with hundreds of thousands of tulips on display across tens of locations. From Noord to Zuidoost, Oost to Nieuw-West, blooming tulips mark the walking paths and enliven the streets, squares, and bridges
Date: April 2024
Permanent Collections and Museums in Amsterdam
Rijksmuseum
Explore Dutch art and history, including masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer, at the Rijksmuseum.
Date: Permanent Exhibition
Van Gogh Museum
Admire the works of Vincent van Gogh, one of the world’s most celebrated artists, at the Van Gogh Museum.
Date: Permanent Exhibition
Anne Frank House
Visit the Anne Frank House to learn about the life of Anne Frank and the history of the Holocaust.
Date: Permanent Exhibition
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
Discover modern and contemporary art, design, and photography at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.
Date: Permanent Exhibition
Hermitage Amsterdam
Experience Russian art and culture at the Hermitage Amsterdam, an extension of the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg.
Date: Permanent Exhibition
Art Galleries in Amsterdam
Stedelijk Museum Bureau Amsterdam (SMBA)
Explore contemporary art exhibitions and projects at the Stedelijk Museum Bureau Amsterdam (SMBA).
Date: Ongoing
FOAM Photography Museum
Discover photography exhibitions and contemporary visual storytelling at the FOAM Photography Museum.
Date: Ongoing
Museum Van Loon
Explore Dutch Golden Age art and the historical interior of the Van Loon family mansion at Museum Van Loon.
Date: Ongoing
W139
Experience contemporary and experimental art exhibitions at W139, a dynamic artist-run space in Amsterdam.
Date: Ongoing
Framer Framed
Engage with contemporary art and visual culture exhibitions at Framer Framed, focusing on cultural diversity and inclusivity.
Date: Ongoing
Popular Museums in Amsterdam
Rijksmuseum
Explore Dutch art and history, including masterpieces by Rembrandt and Vermeer, at the Rijksmuseum.
Van Gogh Museum
Admire the works of Vincent van Gogh, one of the world’s most celebrated artists, at the Van Gogh Museum.
Anne Frank House
Visit the Anne Frank House to learn about the life of Anne Frank and the history of the Holocaust.
Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
Discover modern and contemporary art, design, and photography at the Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam.
Hermitage Amsterdam
Experience Russian art and culture at the Hermitage Amsterdam, an extension of the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg.
Amsterdam Museum
Explore the history, art, and heritage of Amsterdam at the Amsterdam Museum.
Tropenmuseum
Discover world cultures and ethnography at the Tropenmuseum, part of the Nationaal Museum van Wereldculturen.
EYE Filmmuseum
Experience the world of cinema at the EYE Filmmuseum, dedicated to film history and contemporary cinema.
NEMO Science Museum
Engage with interactive science exhibitions and hands-on experiments at the NEMO Science Museum.
The Amsterdam Dungeon
Experience theatrical and interactive storytelling about Amsterdam’s dark history at The Amsterdam Dungeon.
last check / 15.01.2024