Location: Grachtengordel-West
Top Things to do in Grachtengordel-West
What to do and see in Grachtengordel-West, North Holland Province: The Best Museums
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. Gallery Hamer
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Art gallery specialized in outsider art
2. Boekie Woekie
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
3. Huis Bartolotti
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5.0 based on 25 reviews
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.
Reviewed By JonF237 - Carlow, Ireland
This has to bo one of Amsterdams best hidden gems, we accidentally stumbled on it as we walked the canal streets, the guides are so welcoming and have interesting facts about the house and its history. You are invited to sit on the couches and enjoy the feel and history of the house. Also includes an audio your. Don't miss the cup of coffee in the basement kitchen. If you're interested in the history of Amsterdams canal house I can't recommend a visit here highly enough.
4. Anne Frank House
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4.5 based on 62,301 reviews
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.
Reviewed By Skiforever1223 - Salt Lake City, United States
This is a very special museum for many reasons but I was pleasantly surprised by how beautifully the museum created the narrative and the spaces they created. My two teenage daughters and I will never forget this experience. I loved the amazing artwork at the end portraying scenes recreated from the hiding place and also recommend taking time to watch the touching tributes video at the end where you hear visitors’ experiences and guest book comments from Nelson Mandela, Steven Spielberg and more. Read or re-read Anne Frank’s diary prior to visiting to really feel the spirit of this young reminder of so many tragically lost. You do have to reserve tickets online. Per the website: 80% of tickets are released exactly two months in advance at 12:00* hours noon, 20% on the day itself. Every day at 9:00* hours, the tickets for the day are made available on this site. (*Amsterdam time). The museum recommends this for children 10 and older. I would recommend 11 yrs. for a well-prepared child. It is a quiet, sober tour and there is one brief concentration camp scene that is graphic. Bag check and audio guides included with your ticket and there is a cafe and shop for after your tour. No photography. You line up outside at your assigned time slot until it’s time for your group to go in and it’s best to take a picture of your ticket rather than try to pull it up in your email because connectivity is spotty. The actual house/store is encased and preserved by the museum surround on Prinsengracht street. We booked an evening visit which also added to the poignancy as you leave the museum and see the canals lit by street lights. Highly recommend.
5. Museum of the Canals
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4.5 based on 692 reviews
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.
Reviewed By luckytrotter
This is a cosy museum with a wonderful and friendly staff. The multimedia presentation is lively, fun, interesting and informative. It’s a lovely experience if you’re interested in history and city planning. We loved it!
6. Art Gallery Eddy Varekamp
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
Eddy Varekamp is a famous Amsterdam artist. His artworks include many themes like music, animals, Amsterdam and love life. Eddy makes fine handmade linocut and stencil prints and is known for his paintings and ceramics. Visit his cozy gallery in the 'Nine Street Area' in the middle of the canal district to see his latest work.
7. The Merchant House
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
A modern take on the Amsterdam tradition of a merchant - A playful mix of life and commerce - A radical shift in showcasing contemporary art - Art space founded by Marsha Plotnitsky in 2012 - The Merchant House presents contemporary art in a project-based curated program with sales of art as a funding strategy. Established in 2012 by Marsha Plotnitsky, Artistic Director, it is a modern take on the Amsterdam tradition of a merchant. The program aims to contribute to artists’ careers, to participate in international art historical discourse, and to stimulate a vibrant cultural dialogue in the city. TMH has showcased international and Dutch innovators, such as Henk Peeters, Jan Schoonhoven, Andre de Jong, Chuck Close, Carolee Schneemann, Hilarius Hofstede, Craigie Horsfield, Judit Reigl, and Pino Pinelli. Each exhibition is accompanied by related cultural and research events and extensive catalogues as documentation. Program is funded by art sales.
8. Huis Marseille, Museum for Photography
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4.0 based on 176 reviews
Huis Marseille is Amsterdam's first photography museum. For over fifteen years now, Huis Marseille has been offering a varied exhibition program in which photography's rich history and diverse uses are given consideration. In addition to this, the museum also frequently shows work from its own collection of contemporary photography. Huis Marseille serves as a platform for the particularization of photography. The museum provides a view of the 'landscape' taking shape in photography; it presents photographers, artists and forms of photography which do justice to visual quality and which can be counted among the medium's major, but also lesser known, highlights. This stands in contrast to the profusion of photography as a mass medium. In terms of the installation of exhibitions, the unique structure of this house plays a significant role. Each of the thirteen exhibition spaces has its own specific character, yet all of them relate well to the work on display. The building still has the atmosphere of a 'gentleman's residence', but its rooms have now become galleries. A sense of warmth and intimacy has remained. Huis Marseille strives to make the visitor feel welcome in these home-like surroundings.
Reviewed By PaulLuehrmann - Eindhoven, The Netherlands
I like rambling through this museum across its two canal houses and nice garden. The size allows for multiple exhibitions at the same time. On my recent visit, there was the art of Jeff Cowen. Many of his mixed media works are closer to painting than photographs. The space allows natural light and extended view of the art. Friendly staff and a reasonable bookstore are also inside.
9. Multatuli House
10. Cow Museum
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4.0 based on 50 reviews
IMPORTANT, for 12 years we succeed to draw smile on more than million face who did pass by or stop by almost (95%) of our pieces are hand made-painted, we have 800 pieces third of them are Cow Parade (the world largest public art event,huge painted cows auctioned for charity),proud to be the only place in the world who have the entire collection, the other two third are 20-30 years old pieces and collected from all over the world (not for sale) we are the only place with all this, if you know another place who deserve our name we are glad to give it we have some exclusive limited edition pieces that's why we reached 12 (PLEASE DON'T TOUCH)signs, sadly people still do it daily and broke a few amazing beautiful pieces, we don't show information about cows life '(anatomy,history) the net full of them and some people may find them boring, our returning policy is GREAT (180DAYS) we love that you visit us (no entry fee),all what we ask you to respect our rules (no touch or photos) Thanks
Reviewed By RyanGats
My wife and I visited the cow Museum after seeing it on here, it is my 30th and we decided to look for the more interesting and unusual places to visit and it was fantastic! So much character and intrigue in a wonderful little shop. The owner, Sam, is a lovely man who is very passionate about his collection. We ended up spending a great amount time discussing all the different unusual peices in his collection. If you are looking for something different to do, I would recommend checking out the Cow Museum and talking to Sam about the collection. We ended purchasing a pair of lovely cows of our own!
