Discover the best museums in Amsterdam city centre
Rijksmuseum
You don’t have to be an art expert to enjoy a visit to the Rijksmuseum. There is something to see and do for everyone. You can spend an entire day in the museum, or check out the main exhibition in an hour if that is all you have time for. Do you want to do something really special? Take the Best of the Rijksmuseum guided tour or the multimedia tour about Rembrandt and other highlights. During the holidays, there are special activities, such as the exciting Escape Game. Check out the What’s On page to see a list of events, current exhibitions and workshops.
Moco Museum
The Moco Museum is a boutique museum in Amsterdam with a wide range of modern and contemporary art that is exhibited to the general public. What distinguishes the artists on display is the way in which they use irony to portray contemporary society. Some of the artists you can find here are Banksy and Warhol. Moco offers inspiration and eye-openers. It appeals to a large audience, and visitors to the Moco Museum will all agree that it has art that cannot be seen anywhere else.
Stedelijk Museum
The Stedelijk Museum is the largest museum for modern and contemporary art and design in the Netherlands. The museum opened its doors in 1895, near the Rijksmuseum on the Paulus Potterstraat, in a building designed by the famous architect Adriaan Willem Weissman. After the renovation of the museum and addition of an entirely new wing, the museum reopened in 2012; with the new main entrance located on the Museumplein. The imposing building ensures that you get a good impression of its grandeur from the outside, even before you walk through the doors!
Van Gogh Museum
The museum not only showcases Vincent van Gogh’s masterpieces, you are totally immersed in his development as an artist. Step into Van Gogh’s world and discover the ideas and ambitions behind his art. The permanent collection shows you around Van Gogh’s world. You can view his masterpieces, of course, but there are also drawings and letters to discover.
Parking near the best museums in Amsterdam
Are you visiting one or more museums in Amsterdam? Park your car at the Olympisch Stadion car park and hop on the tram. It is only 15 minutes to the Museumplein! Book your parking space online and park for an entire day from just €10! Book your parking space now.