Top 10 Specialty Museums in Canal Ring (Grachtengordel), North Holland Province

Canal houses were once the homes of wealthy Amsterdam merchants. Museumhuis Bartolotti is one of these eye-catching canal houses in Amsterdam. This mansion is now open to the public.

The Anne Frank House (Dutch: Anne Frank Huis) is a museum dedicated to Jewish wartime diarist Anne Frank. The building is located on a canal called the Prinsengracht, close to the Westerkerk, in central Amsterdam in the Netherlands. As a visitor, you experience this story through a audio tour, quotes, photos, videos, and original items. The Anne Frank House can only be visited with an online ticket for a specific date and time.

Every bag tells its own story. The collection of the Museum of Bags Amsterdam includes more than 5,000 bags and accessories, each of which tells something about the developments in fashion, design, craftsmanship and techniques as well as the customs typical of a certain period. The Museum of Bags Amsterdam is located in a real House: a former mayor’s residence dating from the 17th century and which is now part of a UNESCO world heritage site known as the Amsterdam Canal Ring Area. Few canal-side buildings are as well-preserved as this one. The stairwell in particular appeals to the imagination, and, in the elegant period rooms, guests can fancy themselves going back in time to the Dutch Golden Age while enjoying an elegant lunch or High Tea. Since the museum opened on Herengracht in Amsterdam in 2007, its world-famous permanent collection as well as its varied and inspiring programme are now attracting around 70,000 visitors each year.

Grachtenmuseum Amsterdam (The Museum of the Canals) is the starting point for visitors to Amsterdam! It is located in one of the most beautiful canalside houses. Grachtenmuseum Amsterdam introduces visitors to one of the best city development projects in the world: the 17th-century canals of Amsterdam. During your visit to the multimedia, interactive exhibition, you will travel in 40 minutes through 400 years of history.

Located in the monumental De Bazel building, in the heart of Amsterdam, the Amsterdam City Archives is the largest – and many say the most beautiful – city archive in the world. The archive welcomes everyone to delve into the city’s rich history. All archives show how today’s city was made in the past by organizing intriguing activities (guided tours, arranged in advance), temporary & permanent exhibitions. Permanent: The Treasure Room. Find out about Anne Frank, Rembrandt or Johan Cruyff and their times. In the cozy areas are showcases and also filing cabinets with documents, archaeological artifects and photo's. A visit brings you very close to the people who witnessed crucial moments in the history of Amsterdam. Historical films about Amsterdam are daily shown in our movie theatre - free entrance.

A unique and engaging experience for anyone with an interest in Dutch fashion, design, and cultural heritage. The Dutch Costume Museum promises an unforgettable experience for both residents and visitors in Amsterdam. Seven reasons to visit the Dutch Costume Museum and the photo studio: 1)Discover a unique collection of traditional costumes from all regions of Holland. 2)See how they all created their own identity with special codes in the costumes. 3) Enjoy a Dutch tasting with several drinks and bites. 4) Visit the museumshop with a broad selection of costumes, fabrics, jewelry and special gifts. 5) Get dressed in the photo studio in original costume and take home a souvenir photo, the best souvenir from your visite to Amsterdam. 6) Learn in the workshops the Unesco listed cultural heritage Staphorst paint dotting technics 7) Admire the magnificent 17th century canal house, part of a Unesco World Heritage list and discover the worldwide influences brought by VOC.

A LOOK INSIDE A HOUSEBOAT At the Houseboat Museum, you get the chance to experience first-hand what it’s to live in a houseboat on an Amsterdam canal. The museum is located in the Hendika Maria”, a former cargo ship built in 1914. The cargo hold is now a cosy living space featuring all the conveniences and a surprising amount of space and comfort. * Photography permitted * Plenty headroom inside * Description available in twenty languages Welcome on board!

VISITING YAB YUM POSSIBLE AGAIN! The world famous and former brothel Yab Yum opens its doors to a wider audience. The well-known 17th-century building with the green lantern on the 'Singel' in Amsterdam has been transformed into a fascinating concept: YAB YUM Unlocked. Recently, the genuine YAB YUM feeling is brought back to life. YAB YUM Unlocked is a wonderful exhibition and a 'Real Life Club Experience' at the same time. YAB YUM Unlocked takes you back to the years during which YAB YUM was famous all over the world. How it all came about, who visited and why was the club so popular? You'll visit the luxurious bar and famous 'caviar room', you'll see how founder Theo Heuft ever got the idea and how the club became one of the biggest status symbols for straight arrows and hoodlums alike. It also takes you behind the scenes of this well-organized company, a booming enterprise with an annual turnover of millions.

Get ready for the #1 Cheese Experience in Amsterdam: the Amsterdam Cheese Museum. The Amsterdam Cheese Museum is not just offering another free cheese tasting. You can also relive the history of cheese making and experience the unique flavor of the best cheese of Holland. Learn more about Dutch cheese, see the most expensive cheese slicer of the world and have fun dressing up like a traditional Dutch cheese farmer. Enjoy the conversation with our committed cheese guides, who are all dedicated to the philosophy behind the Amsterdam Cheese Museum. The Museum is driven by a powerful team of young entrepreneurs, Henk and Edwin, who have a long history in the world of Dutch specialty cheeses. Together, they have selected a wide variety of the best known, and unknown Dutch cheeses, which are all vacuum packed and ready for traveling all around the world! We very appreciate your review! Every month we raffle €25,- of cheese among all our reviewers.