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This is the house where Rembrandt van Rijn, the famous Dutch painter of the Dutch Golden Age, worked and lived for 20 years. Rembrandt is one of the greatest baroque painters in history and possibly the most recognized Dutch artist. This house was where Rembrandt lived between 1639 and 1658. The building …

The Cat cabinet, is a museum devoted exclusively to cats located in the heart of Amsterdam´s Seventeenth-century canal ring area, UNESCO World Heritage List since 2010. This private collection was founded in 1990 by Bob Meijer in memory of the ginger cat J.P. Morgan (1966-1983), called after John Pierpont Morgan …

One of the most popular tourist attractions in Amsterdam, Van Gogh Museum boasts the largest collection of paintings by Vincent van Gogh in the world. This museum celebrates the art and mystery of a man now believed to be one of the world’s most influential artists, who only sold a …

After having been closed for renovation and expansion for the last decade, the Stedelijk Museum of Modern Art has finally reopened its doors to the viewing public. This architectural marvel stands as a proud example of the marvels already found in Amsterdam. Designed by the world-famous firm Benthem/Crouwel, the Stedelijk …

Rijksmuseum and the Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, the museum generally considered to be Amsterdam’s primary national art museum.  The museum has recently reopened to the public after massive renovations Originally housed in The Hague where it was founded in 1800, the museum contained the art collection of the Dutch heads of State. …

A museum dedicated to the trading, cutting and polishing of diamonds.  Near Museumplein. Paulus Potterstraat 8 1071 CZ Amsterdam 020-305-5300 www.diamantmuseumamsterdam.nl

Tropenmuseum (Museum of the Tropics) is a museum of cultures throughout tropical areas of the world. Broken down into region specific areas, the museum includes exhibits on Latin America, Asia, Africa and the Caribbean. Highlights for visitors include  an interactive exhibit on world music, which features listening stations, films and …

Amsterdam museums are among the best in the world, both in range and quality. The city has a rich cultural history and no trip would be complete without visiting at least a selection of these national treasures. Centrum Allard Pierson Museum Address: Oude Turfmarkt 127 (Old Side: Mint Square tram …

The Museumkaart allows you free admission to 33 museums in Amsterdam, and more than 400 throughout the Netherlands, and is valid for a full year. Why should you choose the Museumkaart? If you’re planning on being in Amsterdam for more than just a few days, are traveling elsewhere in the …

The Anne Frank House is a museum dedicated to the apartments where the Frank family hid from the Nazis during WWII. It has since been turned into a museum. The Anne Frank House is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Europe, and there is often a long line. …