AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
The 15 most popular museums in Amsterdam. A short list of the ones worth booking ahead, with prices, run times and who you go with.
Spend a day inside Amsterdam’s Upside Down Museum with 25 photo-first rooms, included digital downloads, a ball pit with jacuzzi, and a Freakshake café.
Most Popular“Really enjoyed our experience. Went there January 22nd for my girlfriends birthday. Laughed the whole way through. Got some nice pics wouldn't go again but it was a great experience and I recommend going once.”
Step inside Amsterdam’s Red Light Secrets Museum in a former brothel, sit in a window, and hear sex workers’ stories.
“Really enjoyed this experience, such a fantastic insight into Amsterdam red light district , the audio guide was really good , and the wall of confessions at the end is not for the faint hearted !”
Fast-track entry to Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Amsterdam: car-part robot, Space Tunnel, optical illusions, and top-floor Dam Square views.
“Was unsure if it was going to be worth the money but was surprised. A lot of impressive things to see and activities. Was fun, even for my teenage son. Much more to see than I was expecting”
Van Gogh Museum entry plus a 75-min Amsterdam canal cruise. Timed museum access, open canal boarding, and audio with free earphones.
“Van Gogh museum and Kiefer exhibition were well worth the visit. Followed by a boat tour round Amsterdam. Very enjoyable and great way to see the city.”
Van Gogh Museum time-slot ticket plus a 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with multilingual audio. Great value for a 1-day hit list.
“The Van Gogh Museum was more than I expected. It was amazing seeing all of the artwork.”
Fast-track entry to Amsterdam’s NEMO Science Museum: chain-reaction demo, hands-on lab experiments, and rooftop views for all ages.
“too many activities for kids that provoke thoughts and creativity”
Skip Van Gogh Museum lines with reserved entry and a private English guide. See key works, plus context, then stay as long as you want.
“Tjiv is very personable and very knowledgeable. He constructs an interesting story that allows you to connect Van Gogh's works in a memorable way.”
Pre-book a mobile ticket to Amsterdam’s Moco Museum in Villa Alsberg. See 50 Banksy originals in Laugh Now plus a free audio guide.
“Tiny space with few displays. London had more displays and better organized, plus most displays in Amsterdam were already available in London (so repetitive)!”
Small-group Van Gogh Museum tour with reserved entry, a guide-led walk through masterpieces and studio details, plus all-day ticket access.
“We had a great time with Victoria. Her passion for Vincent Van Gogh and his art really shined through and it made for an excellent tour. We would definitely recommend to others traveling in Amsterdam.”
3-floor Cannabis Museum in Amsterdam with live plants, lab-style gadgets, myths vs science, audio guidance, and a goodie bag for $14.
“Had a lovely time in the museum, went with my partner as he’s a weed smoker. Very relaxed and chilled place would definitely recommend A++++++++”
Visit Amsterdam’s Kattenkabinet, a cat-only art museum with Picasso and Rembrandt, plus resident cats in a canal-side home.
“Lovely little place with beautiful art. Perfect for cat lovers xx”
Step into Nazi-occupied Amsterdam and beyond. Explore Dutch resistance stories via an easy audio guide and hands-on exhibits.
“superb museum, really accessible in terms of layout and information. excellent experience.”
Small-group Van Gogh Museum tour with an art historian, pre-reserved entry, and 90 minutes of story-driven paintings in Amsterdam.
“Liz our guide was phenomenal. Very friendly and extremely educated on Van Gogh. Her passion for art and her overall enthusiasm made our experience so good!”
Timed Van Gogh Museum entry plus a 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with GPS audio. Easy on paper, but ticket scanning needs attention.
“We had a great experience with the guide and others on this tour. It was well thought out and I’m so delighted we went.”
1-hour heated canal cruise near Anne Frank House with live skipper stories, photo-deck views, and audio in 7 languages. From $18.
“Awesome tour, we loved seeing the city by boat, it was all so interesting! We sat outside on the back deck and couldnt hear the commentary, but I didn't mind, we were having fun looking at all of the architecture and getting photos.”
The whole canal city, and every day trip beyond it.
