BEST HISTORY, SCIENCE, ART & INTERACTIVE MUSEUM EXPERIENCES IN AMSTERDAM

STRAAT museum

An amazing display of larger than life artworks. It is colorful and impressive hall filled with many vivid images, a compilation of the best of street art. A ticket to the museum costs €19.50 for adults and €13.50 for students if you have a valid student ID. Once a month on a Saturday, there is a giant vintage market in the IJ-hallen next to the STRAAT museum, and you can buy a combi ticket for both the market and the museum for €20.

Rijksmuseum

If you're looking for next level historic works of art in a museum, Rijksmuseum is the place to go. It is a huge building, and it will take quite the walk to see all the artwork. It houses a vast array of artworks, including masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, Frans Hals, and countless other artists from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. The museum's collection encompasses over 1 million objects, of which around 8,000 are on display in 80 galleries. The Rijksmuseum's most famous painting is arguably Rembrandt's "The Night Watch," which is renowned for its monumental size. A regular ticket costs € 22.50.

Van Gogh Museum

The museum houses the largest collection of Vincent van Gogh's artworks in the world. This includes over 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and more than 700 letters. The collection provides a comprehensive overview of Van Gogh’s artistic development and personal life, which is, unsurprisingly, quite morbid. Regular tickets for this museum cost €22, but with a CJP card, a student card, or any of the various other discount options a ticket costs €11.

Anne Frank House

The Anne Frank House is a historic museum dedicated to the Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank, located at Prinsengracht 263-267. This is the actual house where Anne Frank, her family, and four other people hid from the Nazis during World War II. The museum includes the Secret Annex where the Frank family hid, as well as exhibits on the history of the period, Anne Frank’s life and legacy, and her famous diary. Regular tickets cost €16.

AMAZE

AMAZE is an immersive, multimedia experience combining light, sound, and visuals. During your visit, you’ll walk through eight different rooms, each offering its own mesmerizing show. Interact with the installations created by ID&T's 30 years experience of designing shows and creating stories. It is a visitor experience, but this giant warehouse is also a nightclub and lounge. Check the website for events and experience tickets.

NXT museum

This museum is unique in that it offers visual and digital art, some of which is interactive. The combination of art and modern technology is presented in an immersive, and frankly mind-blowing way. The light installation shown in the picture on the left depicts your shadow as you move through the space. Regular tickets are sold for €19.75 and students can get tickets for €16.

NEMO Science Museum

The museum spans five floors, each filled with interactive exhibits that cover various aspects of science, including physics, biology, chemistry, and information technology. The exhibits are designed to be engaging and accessible, allowing visitors to conduct experiments, participate in workshops, and experience live demonstrations that make complex scientific concepts understandable and fun. This museum is also very entertaining for smaller children. Regular tickets cost €17.50 and student tickets cost €8.50.

Moco Museum

The Moco Museum is located in the heart of Amsterdam, housed in the historic Villa Alsberg, which dates back to 1904. One of the main attractions is the permanent Banksy exhibition, and this museum features the largest collection of works by this elusive street artist. The museum also showcases works by other renowned contemporary artists such as Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Jeff Koons, and Damien Hirst. These exhibitions are designed to challenge perceptions and engage visitors with thought-provoking themes and styles, and the museum aims to offer a unique and immersive experience. Regular tickets cost around € 21 and student tickets cost € 18 when bought online.

Fabrique des Lumières

This is an experience where the art is brought to life on every surface in the space. There are multiple exhibitions, and these exhibitions change. Check the upcoming exhibitions via the link below. What's less nice about this museum is that the tickets for the main exhibition (currently Dali, Gaudi & Recoding Entropia)(€17) and the temporary exhibition (Destination Cosmos)(€17) are sold separately and happen at different time slots. This means that you would have to go twice and pay twice to see everything this museum offers.

The Heineken Experience

The Heineken experience is a group tour of a large facility, where you go through the history of Heineken and the process of beer-brewing. There are also some interactive areas that have little to do with beer, but a fun addition. At the end of the theatrics you can get some Heineken at the bar as the last stop of the tour. The regular ticket costs €23. You can pay more for add-ons such as the roof terrace, and to get a look inside the Johan Cruijff Arena (soccer stadium), or go to Our House for electronic music. Not sure what that has to do with Heineken, but maybe its interesting to you.

Micropia, next to the Artis Zoo

The Artis zoo in the centre of Amsterdam is not all that special, but just a fun day out. Personally not a huge fan of keeping animals in small enclosures, so I would say the most interesting attraction here is the Micropia museum alongside it. The first of its kind, it provides a glimpse into the world of bacteria and microscopic organisms in a way you haven't seen before.

The Upside Down

The Upside Down is entertaining for its art installations, particularly for funny & aesthetic pictures. It is usually quite crowded on the weekend, so if you can and want to avoid the picture-hungry youth - visit during the week. A real Instagram museum, but a fun and interactive experience. The decor is quite well thought out. Regular tickets start at €24.95, so it is a little on the pricey side.

Eye Film museum

Are you interested in the art and history of films and filmmaking? The EYE is a center dedicated to cinematography and film in the Netherlands. Located in the Overhoeks neighborhood of Amsterdam, on the north bank of the IJ river, the museum is recognized not only for its extensive collection of films, film-related materials, and equipment but also for its striking architectural design. The museum is not only a repository of film history; it also functions as a vibrant cultural venue, offering a dynamic program of film screenings, exhibitions, and educational workshops. Check out the website for dates & tickets! Regular tickets for the exhibition cost €15, for students €10.

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