Amsterdam Museums

 

See the Old Masters Rembrandt and Vermeer at the Rijksmuseum. During the large-scale rebuilding of the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam till 2012/13, the finest works from the 17th century in the Rijksmuseum will continue to be on view under the title 'The Masterpieces'. 'Rijksmuseum, The Masterpieces' offers the unique opportunity to view all the highlights of the Golden Age in one place. For example The Night Watch by Rembrandt, the most famous painting in the Rijksmuseum.

 

Opening hours Rijksmuseum: every day from 9:00 to 18:00, on Fridays from 9:00 to 20:30.

 

Address: Jan Luijkenstraat 1, Amsterdam.

Website: Rijksmuseum Amsterdam.

 

The Stedelijk’s original 1895 building on the Museumplein is currently undergoing major restoration. The museum is also being extended by the construction of a spectacular new building. The Stedelijk will soon, once again, be the place to see classic modern and contemporary art.

 

The Stedelijk Museum is opening its doors temporarily, 28 aug 2010 till 9 jan 2011, and brings you two exciting new exhibitions of contemporary art: Taking Place and Monumentalism.

 

Address: Paulus Potterstraat 13.

 

 

The former hiding place, where Anne Frank wrote her diary during World War II, is now a well-known museum. The museum tells the history of the eight people in hiding and those who helped them during the war. Anne Frank's diary is among the original objects on display. The Anne Frank House is located at one of the major canals in the city centre. There are trams and buses that stop nearby, at the 'Westermarkt' stop.

 

The Anne Frank House is open daily from 9 am - 7 pm (in summer till 9 pm).

Address: Prinsengracht 267

Website: Anne Frank House.

The house where Rembrandt lived between 1639 and 1658 is a museum. In the same year he bought the house, he was awarded the prestigious commission to paint the Night Watch. An arthistorical tour of the museum is possible on request. A professional guide will take you through the rooms of Rembrandt's seventeenth-century home and studio. The museum is located in the city centre of Amsterdam, near the famous Waterlooplein.

 

Opening hours of the Rembrandt House Museum: daily 10 am - 5 pm.

 

Address: Jodenbreestraat 4.

Website: Rembrandthuis

 

 

The Hermitage museum is the Dutch branch of the Hermitage in Saint Petersburg (Russia). There are two permanent presentations, one about Netherlands–Russia relations and the other about the history of the building. In the rest of the museum is a temporary exhibition of six months. The entrance of the Hermitage is on the River Amstel side. From there you enter the garden and are directed to the ticket desk.

 

Hermitage Amsterdam is open daily from 10 am to 5 pm, Wednesdays to 8 pm.

 

Address: Amstel 51.

 

The Diamond Museum Amsterdam takes you on a journey that began 3 billion years ago, 200 kilometres under the surface of the earth, and which ends in the ring on your finger or in the pendant around your neck.

 

Tram 2 and 5 are stopping in the Paulus Potterstraat. The canalboat dock is situated in front of the Rijksmuseum and just a few minutes walking distance.

 

Opening hours 9.00 am - 5.00 pm daily.

 

Address: Paulus Potterstraat 8.

Website: The Diamond Museum

 

 

The rich collection of works of art, objects and archaeological finds brings to life the fortunes of Amsterdammers of days gone by and today. The Amsterdam Historical Museum reflects the tolerance, enterprising spirit and individuality of a city that for centuries has attracted people from the four corners of the earth. There is an outdoor café in the historic courtyard.

 

Opening hours of the museum: Monday to Friday 10.00 - 17.00, Weekends and national holidays 11.00 - 17.00.

 

Address: Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 357 / Kalverstraat 92.

 

Now visitors can see for themselves what it's like to live on a houseboat in Amsterdam. Its unique location on the Prinsengracht, bordering the renowned Jordaan, ensures for a splendid setting for the historic museum boat. The museum is moored close to the Anne Frank House, the Westertoren and the Leidseplein.

 

Address: Prinsengracht 296.

Website: Houseboat Museum

 

 

As its name suggests, the Museum is dedicated to the cannabis plant and its many uses. Inside, all aspects of hemp, cannabis and hashish are explained in detail using a variety of media, including short films and photo collections.

 

Open from 10.00 until 23.00 hours.

 

Address: Oudezijdsachterburgwal 148.

Website: The Hash Museum

NEMO is the largest science centre in the Netherlands. With five floors full of exciting things to do and discover. Everything in NEMO is connected to science and technology. Exhibitions, theatre performances, films, workshops and demonstrations. You will smell, hear, feel and see how the world works.

 

Science centre NEMO is open from Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 to 17.00 hrs.

 

Address: Oosterdok 2, next to Amsterdam Central Station.

Website: NEMO.

 

 

 

Foam is daily open from 10 am to 6 pm, thu/fri 10 am to 9 pm