Exhibition in Museum Van Loon - Mchiel van Musscher, The Wealth of the Golden Age

MICHIEL VAN MUSSCHER - The Wealth of the Golden Age
9 March to 10 June 2012
Museum Van Loon

This is the first exhibition of the work of Van Musscher and the first exhibition to take place in the recently opened coach house of Museum Van Loon. At the end of the 17th century Van Musscher was a successful portraitist. The exhibition shows his famous paintings from Dutch collections, but also a significant number of paintings from private collections and international museums.

Amsterdam Historical Museums

The Anne Frank House 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, Amsterdam Website: Anne Frank House Tickets: Book your ticket for Anne Frank House on TicketBar. Or buy your ticket in combination with a tour on Amsterdam City Tours.		The Rembrandt House Museum 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 art historical 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, Amsterdam Website: Rembrandthuis Tickets: Tickets for The Rembrandt House Museum can be purchased at the entrance of the museum itself.
Amsterdam 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 Museum (formerly 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, Amsterdam Website: Amsterdam Museum Tickets: Book your ticket for the Amsterdam Museum on TicketBar.		Jewish Historical Museum The Jewish Historical Museum houses in a complex of four former Ashkenazi synagogues. Religion, culture and history of the Jews in the Netherlands and its former colonies are the main focus of the museum's collection and the Resource Centre. Opening hours: daily 11 am - 5 pm. Address: Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, Amsterdam Website: Jewish Historical Museum Tickets: Book your ticket for the Jewish Historical Museum on TicketBar.
Museum Van Loon In the heart of the Amsterdam canal district lies Museum Van Loon, a magnificent private residence built in 1672. The first resident was painter Ferdinand Bol, a pupil of Rembrandt. The interior of the house has remained largely intact during the last centuries and still evokes the splendor of the Golden Age. A large collection of paintings, fine furniture, precious silvery and porcelain from different centuries is on display. The museum is open daily from 11 am to 5 pm. Closed on Tuesday. Address: Keizersgracht 672, Amsterdam Website: Museum van Loon Tickets: Tickets for Museum van Loon can be purchased at the entrance of the museum itself.		Allard Pierson Museum Allard Pierson Museum is the archaeological museum of the Universiteit van Amsterdam. The ancient civilisations of ancient Egypt, the Near East, the Greek World, Etruria and the Roman Empire are revived in this museum. Art-objects and utensils, dating from 4000 B.C. till 500 A.D. give a good impression of everyday-life, mythology and religion in Antiquity. Opening hours: Tuesday - Friday: 10.00 - 17.00, Saturday - Sunday: 13.00 - 17.00 hrs. Monday closed. Address: Oude Turfmarkt 127, Amsterdam Website: Allard Pierson Museum Tickets: Tickets for the Allard Pierson Museum can be purchased at the entrance of the museum itself.
The Royal Palace When the Palace is not in use by the Royal House, it is open to the public. The annual summer exhibition focuses on the rich history of the building and highlights a heritage dating back to the Golden Age. In autumn, the works of up-and-coming young artists are shown in a special exhibition. The Royal Palace is one of three palaces used by the monarch, Her Majesty Queen Beatrix. It is the venue for State Visits, the Queen’s New Year receptions and other official functions. Opening hours: 12:00 – 17:00 hours. Check the website for the opening days. Address: Dam Square, Amsterdam Website: The Royal Palace Tickets: Tickets for the Royal Palace on Dam Square can be purchased at the entrance of the Palace itself.		Museum Willet-Holthuysen Museum Willet-Holthuysen is located in a 19th century canal house and houses the extraordinary art and craft collection collected by Abraham Willet (1825-1888). Abraham Willet was already an active collector at a young age, far before his marriage with the wealthy Louisa Holthuysen in 1861. His collection included ceramics, glassware, silver, furniture, expensive trinkets, paintings, prints, drawings and photographs. You get a good impression of how this wealthy family lived. Opening Times: Monday to Friday 10.00 - 17.00. Weekends 11.00 - 17.00. Address: Herengracht 605, Amsterdam Website: Museum Willet-Holthuysen Tickets: Book your ticket for Museum Willet-Holthusen on TicketBar.
Dutch Resistance Museum The Dutch Resistance Museum tells the story of the Dutch people in World War II. How did Dutch people respond to the Nazi occupation? Who resisted? Why, and how? You’ll see, hear en read fascinating stories about the exceptional, as well as about everyday life. Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday 10.00 - 17.00 and Saturday to Monday 11.00 - 17.00. Address: Plantage Kerklaan 61, Amsterdam Website: Dutch Resistance Museum Tickets: Tickets for the Dutch Resistance Museum can be purchased at the entrance of the museum itself.		Maritime Museum (Het Scheepvaartmuseum) The museum is a true Amsterdam landmark. Just a short walk from the central railway station, it stands in one of the city’s biggest 17th century buildings, a storehouse for the Dutch war fleet dating from 1656. Het Scheepvaartmuseum houses one of the world's biggest collections of nautical art and artefacts, including globes, paintings, ship models, and more. The replica of the Dutch East Indiaman the Amsterdam, docked alongside the quay, is perhaps the museum’s biggest attraction. After a four-year renovation, Het Scheepvaartmuseum reopened again on 2 October 2011. The building from 1656 - now with a spectacular glass-roof - has regained all the splendour of the Dutch Golden Age. Address: Kattenburgerplein 1, Amsterdam Website: Het Scheepvaartmuseum Tickets: Tickets for Het Scheepvaartmuseum can be purchased at the entrance of the museum itself.