The impressive Museum House Bartolotti is now open to the general public. As you walk past the building's majestic doors, you immediately notice the richly decorated facade that so characterizes House Bartolotti. Inside, audio tours take you through more than 400 years of history, from its construction in 1620 to its recent museum status.
Museumhuis Bartolotti is a historic house museum, proudly managed by the Hendrick de Keyser Association. The original house dates from the early seventeenth century and the property is one of the best-preserved canal houses in Amsterdam. The association has lovingly restored the property and turned it into a museum that takes visitors through time. Here you literally walk through the history of merchanthood and architectural innovation.
An absolute must-see in the museum is the grand rococo hall. This hall, rich in mahogany carvings and ceiling paintings, captures the attention of every visitor and shows how wealthy merchants celebrated their successes in the eighteenth century. It's not just the visual that reminds you of the past. Visitors are invited to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of yesteryear with a historical dance and accompanying music in the same rococo hall. This makes the visit not only informative, but also energizing and memorable.
Visitors' remarkable interaction with the past continues: leafing through old Bartolotti newspapers and a scavenger hunt that children enjoy completing.
At House Bartolotti you feel welcome to touch history. Not just a museum, but a meeting place for history and culture. The building is perfect for a fee-free audio tour that takes young and old visitors alike from the grand hall to the hands-on playground. Its authentic character and numerous stories make a visit more than worthwhile. Visitors will better understand and appreciate the Dutch Renaissance style and Rococo era, thanks to the well-preserved rooms and rich history that can be discovered in every corner of the house.