Top Museums in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is famous for being one of the cities that accommodates a high number of museums. From high class artists like Rembrandt and Van Gogh to small coffee shops designed as museums, Amsterdam can satisfy any single curiosity of its visitors. Culture mixes with fun and special interior design in Amsterdam’s museums and a complete tour of them is recommended.

The Van Gogh museum

The Van Gogh Museum offers the largest collection of Van Gogh paintings and artistic work in the whole world. The different stages of the artist’s life are arranged on three separate floors so that everyone gets a better understanding of the creativity and talent that backs up the painter’s work of art. The museum also offers the possibility of organizing group trips, school tours and a treasure hunting game to boost the interest of the children visiting it. Besides the permanent collection of Van Gogh, the museum also promotes new talents and has the custom of organizing visual exhibitions of young artist like the designer and Catta Donkersloot and the photographer Lisa Korternhorst. The films they created inspired by mirrors, isolation and femmes fatal play twice every Friday and represent an interesting evidence of modern art in a classic decor.

The museum is open every day from 10am to 6pm and on Friday it remains open until 10pm. The museum offers a wardrobe facility and also an easy access for people with disabilities. It is recommended that you take your time to visit this museum since it has so many interesting exhibits to view and also has a cafeteria were tourist can rest while enjoying the fine view of a park.

You can also benefit from an audio guide that is offered in many languages even though it can be quite expensive. You can buy souvenirs and interesting objects from the official store of the museum, but make sure you get there well before closing time because the shop closes 15 minutes before the museum does.

The van Gogh Museum has also received a more modern 2.0 touch offering the fans of the painter the possibility to connect via social networks like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

The museum is located between the Rijksmuseum and the Stedeljik Museum. The official website of the Van Gogh Museum offers plenty of information in an artistic design regarding all the aspect that could concern a future tourists.

The Rembrandt Museum

The museum features two parts: the house where Rembrandt lived between 1639 and 1658, which was reformed, and a new area which accommodates the permanent collection of Rembrandt paintings and where the temporary exhibitions take place. The house in which Rembrandt lived was bought by him for a huge amount of money and due to financial problems the creditors sold it in 1656. Now the building delights the eyes of millions of tourists every year and can also serve as a wedding location for those who want to tie the knot in a special and extraordinary place.

The price to visit the museum varies from 9 to 2,50 euros and it’s free with the I Amsterdam Card or the Museum Card. The price of the ticket also includes an audio guide. The museum is located near the famous Waterlooplein in the center of Amsterdam.

Official website of the museum