Location: Old Center
Top Things to do in Old Center
9 Art Museums in Old Center That You Shouldn't Miss
This city, full of colorful homes, canals and bridges, is one of Europe's most picturesque capitals. Must-sees on any visitor's itinerary include the Anne Frank House, the Van Gogh Museum and the world's only floating flower market. Rent a bike and join thousands of locals navigating Amsterdam's labyrinthine streets, or just take in the sights on foot. For an unusual and memorable alternative to hotels, consider staying in a houseboat.
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1. Micro Art Amsterdam
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5.0 based on 286 reviews
Reviewed By bluberri22
This exhibit seemed to be a hidden gem, I saw only four visitors during our 2 hour stay. Because each piece was so intricate and small, the small crowd allowed us to really take our time and appreciate the art. The work itself is mindblowing, incredible pieces of art on the teeniest, tiniest, oddest of canvases. A MUST SEE!!!
2. Tim Cantor Gallery
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Nestled in the heart of central Amsterdam, only a 3 minute's walk from the famed Rembrandt House Museum, the Tim Cantor Gallery is a magical haven providing an immersive experience for the paintings and writings of the world-renowned classical surrealist artist, Tim Cantor. Showcased here are a range of Tim's original oil paintings, concept artwork, limited editions, and art-derived merchandise.
Reviewed By 855ankies
On a beautiful sunny Saturday in September 2019 my bestie and I were culturally roaming around in our hometown cityheart and discovered this amazing, magical Artworld: the Tim Cantor Gallery that lits up the streets... One step entering into this Art Pearl all my senses were tickled: seeing ‘art stories’, hearing John Maxtone-Graham’s voice reciting lyrics of an intriguing poem, beautiful music playing...I felt as being part of this scenery! It was a total art living experience. We bombed into this ‘hidden’ treasure as ‘a must be’: also kindly received by The Charismatic Mister Hollis Cash, who gave us an inspiring talk about the background and inspiration of the artist and his Creations... I keep on coming back to this beautiful Art Escape that keeps on sparkling my Soul... I even briefly met the artist himself together with his lovely wife, Amy: what a great honor...! ‘Forever treasured in my heart..’./ ‘Affinité’! The presse-papier ‘the Hollows’ is a forever touchable pearl at my home now... Ankie
3. Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House)
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4.5 based on 6,800 reviews
Rembrandt lived and worked from 1639 to 1658 in this 17th-century house, which today is a museum that pays tribute to the artist's life and career.
Reviewed By Fitz48 - Aurora, United States
We visited the Rembrandt House in late April and got in for free with the I Amsterdam card. There were no lines and the museum was not crowded. They have excellent free audio tours in multiple languages including English, Dutch, German, Italian, French, Spanish and Russian. We noted that they also had a children's audio tour in English in Dutch; however, I think most but not all children would find this museum to be boring. Since Rembrandt both lived here, ran and art school and worked here for 20 years and because of the inventory that was conducted when he went bankrupt is still in existence, the curators have been able to accurately refurbish the home with objects of the period. For those with mobility issues or claustrophobia, it is important to understand that the spiral staircases are steep and narrow. While there were many interesting exhibits in the museum, three stood out for me as especially interesting. First was the entrance where a chair was kept on an elevated platform for people watching on the street. Second, the beds, especially the maid's box bed in the kitchen clearly shows that the occupants slept sitting up (for their health). Finally, the highlight of the museum was the 20-30 explanation and demonstration as to how artists made their paints during the age of Rembrandt. This helps you see the paintings in the Rijksmuseum, Mauritshuis, Hermitage and other museums that you will see in the Netherlands.
4. Rembrandt All His Paintings
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4.0 based on 25 reviews
The ultimate Rembrandt exhibition with all his paintings life size Re:mastered at Magna Plaza.
5. Sexmuseum Amsterdam Venustempel
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3.5 based on 4,100 reviews
Reviewed By nickieohara - Blackburn, United Kingdom
For 5€ it's well worth a visit. It is the world's first and oldest sex museum and is packed literally to the rafters (the museum covers four floors) with the most extensive collection of erotic displays, artifacts, paintings, photographs and more. It's not often you find yourself leaning in for a closer look at a model of a couple "fornicating" because the information card provides an unusual fact about that particular piece, only to actually laugh out loud at the next showcase and then move to another room to find interactive displays of flashers and prostitutes at work alongside vases made from models of penises and so much more. I bloody loved this museum and could have spent loads more time in there!
6. Nieuwe Kerk
7. The Amsterdam Art Experience
The Amsterdam Art Experience is an unqiue attraction which combines a social gallery with a musuem and cafe. The vision of Amsterdam Art Experience is to create an unique space when in just few hours, you can experience Amsterdam Art, Attractions and Culture. The Van Gogh Bedroom displays one of the most important works of Vincent Van Gogh. Fancy experiencing the Van Gogh Bedroom in Arles ?
8. ONWARD&UPWARD - Art in the Garden of Life
De groepstentoonstelling ONWARD&UPWARD toont kunst als inspiratie, wegwijzer en troost in een leven vol onzekerheid. Directe aanleiding voor de tentoonstelling ONWARD&UPWARD, die door curator Renny Ramakers en modeontwerper Liselore Frowijn wordt samengesteld, is het onzekere heden waarin we met COVID-19 zijn beland. Maar zijn er ooit tijden geweest die echt zeker en zonder gevaar waren?
9. The Art Of The Brick
The acclaimed exhibition The Art of the Brick is made up of over 100 unique works of art in LEGO®, built using over a million LEGO bricks. The creative spirit behind this unique exhibition is the American artist Nathan Sawaya, also well-known as the 'artist-in-residence' and 'consulting producer' of Lego Masters USA. Heralded by CNN as one of the ten exhibitions in the world you must have seen!
