Amsterdam Listing of Activities & Attractions

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Things to do in Amsterdam

The Anne Frank House
Known for showcasing the life of Anne Frank as she and her family hid during the second world war, entry is €16, children reduced price. The introductory program is extra. It's only possible to purchase tickets from the official website.

The Van Gogh Museum
Known for its exhibits of the famous artist's work and life, entry is €20, children free. It's only possible to purchase tickets from the official website.

The Rijksmuseum
Known for its huge collection of artwork by famous European artists such as Rembrandt, Vermeer, Van Gogh, and others, entry is €22.50, children 18 and under are free.

The Flower Market
Known for its wide range of Dutch tulips and other flowers sold in small shops along the canal, entry is free.

Dam Square
Known for its historic architecture and famous buildings such as the Nieuwe Kerk and Royal Palace, entry is free.

The Royal Palace of Amsterdam
Known for its glamorous interior, historical architecture, and royal splendor, entry is €13, children under 18 are free. Tours available for additional costs. Check opening times as the palace often closes to the public for special events.

The Oude Kerk
Known for its beautiful architecture and historical significance to the city, entry is around €14, kids reduced price. The audio guide is included for free. It's usually possible to buy tickets at the door upon arrival.

The Heineken Experience
Known for its interactive exhibits surrounding the production of beer, entry is from €28 to €50 depending on the selected ticket and tour options. Visitors must be 18 or older to enter.

ARTIS Amsterdam Royal Zoo
Known for its wide collection of animals in a beautifully landscaped setting, entry is around €30 depending on the selected ticket option. Some options include entrance into the planetarium or the neighboring Micropia museum.

ARTIS Micropia
Known for its fascinating display of microbes and hands-on science exhibits, entry is around €6, kids under 12 free. Some ticket options include entrance into the planetarium or the neighboring zoo.

Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
Known for its wax figures of famous celebrities, entry is from €23 depending on the selected ticket options. Various combination tickets are available that include other nearby attractions.

Ripley's Believe It or Not
Known for its strange collections of oddities and fun interactive exhibits, entry is from €22.50, children reduced price.

The Amsterdam Dungeon
Known for its spooky and interactive historical experience, entry is from €23 depending on the ticket option. Various combination ticket options grant entry to other nearby attractions.

The National Maritime Museum
Known for showcasing Dutch maritime history with hands-on exhibits and historical ships, entry is €17.50, kids and students reduced price. City pass and city cards get free access.

The NEMO Science Museum
Known for its hands-on science exhibits which are great for kids and adults alike, entry is €17.50, kids under 3 are free. City Pass and Amsterdam Card holders are also free.

Vondelpark
Known for its winding pathways, ponds, gardens, and outdoor performances, entry is free.

Body Worlds
Known for its biological displays of human bodies and other scientific exhibits, entry is from €22.50, children at a reduced price.

The Amsterdam Museum
Known for showcasing the city's dynamic history with interesting exhibits, entry is €18, children free, students reduced price. Combination tickets are available which include entry to the other museums in this building.

The Houseboat Museum
Known for showcasing the daily life of those who live on the canals, entry is €5, children €4. Tickets are only sold on site at arrival.

The Jordaan Neighborhood
Known for its charming streets and canals lined with shops, restaurants, and cafes, entry is free.

Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam
Known for its beautiful natural scenery and greenhouses, entry is €13.50, students and children reduced price.

The Nieuwe Kerk
Known for its stunning historical architecture and ongoing art exhibits, entry is €22.50, students and children reduced or free.

West Church
Known for its historic interior and amazing views from the tower, entry is free.

The Eye Film Museum
Known for its massive collection of films and interactive film exhibits, entry is €15, children 18 and under are free.

The Rembrandt House Museum
Known for its restored studio and collections of the famous artist, entry is €17.50, students and children reduced price. Tours and other experiences are offered for additional costs.

The Jewish Historical Museum
Known for showcasing Jewish history and culture in the Netherlands with exhibits surrounding the second world war, entry is €17, students and children reduced. There is one ticket for all of the separate buildings.

The Stedelijk Museum
Known for its wide array of modern art, entry is €22.50, students reduced, kids free. Some exhibits require a specific time-slot to be booked ahead.

FOAM
Known for its engaging photography exhibits, entry is €15, children and students reduced.

The Allard Pierson Museum
Known for its historical collections of antiquities, entry is €19.50, children reduced.

The Museum van Loon
Known for its beautiful historic museum-house and well-kept gardens, entry is €13.50, children reduced.

The Wereld Museum
Known for its cultural exhibits on people and places from around the globe, entry is €16, children reduced. City pass and other cardholders are free.

Westerpark
Known for its large natural areas, weaving walkways, public gardens, and ongoing exhibits, entry is free.

AMAZE Amsterdam
Known for its immersive audio-visual exhibits, entry is €27, students and kids reduced price.

The NXT Museum
Known for its modern exhibits featuring lights and sounds, entry is from €20, students and kids reduced price.

The Grachten Museum (Canal Museum)
Known for its historic exhibits about the canals of the city, entry is €16.50, children reduced. City pass and other cardholders are free.

The Our Lord in the Attic Museum
Known for showcasing a secret historical church, entry is €16.50, children reduced. City card and discount card holders get free entry.

The Amsterdam City Archives
Known for its historical exhibits about the city's rich past, entry is from free to €10 depending on the chosen exhibit.

The Torture Museum
Known for its macabre exhibits of historical torture devices, entry is €9.50, children reduced.