Amsterdam is known to many for its beautiful downtown architecture, beautiful canals lined with houseboats, infamous red-light district and coffee shops. But, of course, there is much more to the city than that. How did the Amsterdam we know today come about and how did the city grow into the unique travel destination it is today? The Amsterdam Museum answers those questions, and more.
The collection at the Amsterdam Museum has been growing since the 16th century and offers a unique look into the city's past and present. Marksmen's pieces, paintings, books textiles and furniture; that and more can be seen as a permanent collection alongside a number of ever-changing exhibitions. Anyone curious about the history of Amsterdam has come to the right place.
After a major renovation, the museum reopens its historic doors
After years of renovation and a temporary move, the Amsterdam Museum is preparing for a special return to its familiar home: the historic complex at 92 Kalverstraat. Right in the beating heart of the city, the museum will soon reopen its doors - renewed, future-proofed and ready to tell the story of Amsterdam all over again.
The revamped format should bring visitors even closer to the stories of the city. From the famous canals and trade history to the cultural diversity and the people who shaped Amsterdam. The museum explicitly wants to be a place where different perspectives come together and where the city continues to question itself.
"The Amsterdam Museum shows that a city is never finished - its history is being rewritten every day."
The return to Kalverstraat also means that the museum will once again become part of the daily rhythm of the inner city. Between the stores, canals and historic alleys, the museum will once again form a cultural oasis where Amsterdam residents and visitors will come together to better understand the city.
With this renovation and reopening, a new chapter begins for the Amsterdam Museum: rooted in history but focused on the city's future.