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The 15 Best Museums in the Netherlands

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On a wet afternoon a museum here is not a fallback, it is the plan. The 15 below cover the two big Amsterdam collections and the smaller ones nobody queues for, with entry prices and which tickets need booking ahead.

Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket - The paintings you can expect to see
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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket

1.Van Gogh Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 52,054 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $32Our pick

Enter Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum at a time you choose and follow the artist’s life through more than 200 paintings, 500 drawings, and 750 letters. You can explore independently or add an audio guide in 11 languages. Allow at least 1.5 hours, and book early for the best time slots.

“Absolutely loved it! I highly recommend getting the audio guide—it really enhances the experience. Our only slight issue was we booked the earliest available time slot left and still running out of time, so I’d suggest booking as early as possible to make the most of your visit.”

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Moco Museum Amsterdam Entrance Tickets with Banksy & More - Starting at Museumplein
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Moco Museum Amsterdam Entrance Tickets with Banksy & More

2.Moco Museum Amsterdam Entrance Tickets with Banksy & More

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10,088 reviews · 1 hour · from $18

Spend about an hour exploring Moco Museum Amsterdam on Museumplein, where Banksy, Warhol, Haring, Basquiat, Kusama, KAWS, Murakami, and others share a compact modern-art setting. Your ticket covers every exhibition and a free audio guide in six languages. Bring headphones and arrive early for easier photos.

“Very nice experience! Tickets were cheaper than at the entrance of the museum.”

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Amsterdam: The Upside Down Museum Entrance Ticket - Starting with the upside-down rooms
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Amsterdam: The Upside Down Museum Entrance Ticket

3.The Upside Down Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 9,506 reviews · from $24

At The Upside Down Amsterdam, you move through 25 playful rooms built for optical tricks and social media photos. Ride an upside-down metro, pose in a private jet, try the voice-activated LED ball pit, then relax with a freakshake at the café. Entry includes a welcome photo, lockers, and digital downloads.

“Can say one of the best experienced we ever had with kids. For the one who is interested in taking good photos and fun, it’s the right place”

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Amsterdam: Red Light Secrets Museum Entry Ticket - The audio tour follows Inga’s working life
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Amsterdam: Red Light Secrets Museum Entry Ticket

4.Red Light Secrets Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 5,722 reviews · 1 day · from $17

Visit the Museum of Prostitution in a former Amsterdam brothel. A self-guided audio tour, voiced through Inga’s experiences, explains sex work, legalization, window work, and life behind the glass. Allow roughly 15 to 45 minutes, and note that entry is for ages 16 and over.

“Loved the audio tour from the perspective of a prostitute and hearing her experiences”

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Amsterdam's Weirdest Museum: Believe It or Not! - Entering at Dam 21
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Amsterdam’s Weirdest Museum: Believe It or Not!

5.Amsterdam’s Weirdest Museum: Believe It or Not!

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,086 reviews · from $26

At Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Amsterdam, you’ll see world records, unusual art, optical illusions, a Space Tunnel, a giant wooden clog, and a 7-meter robot made from car parts. Take your time through the interactive exhibits, then relax in the 500 m² lounge overlooking Dam Square.

“loved this experience.staff were very helpful and friendly . would defined recommend x”

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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket and City Canal Cruise - Entering the Van Gogh Museum at Museumplein
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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket and City Canal Cruise

6.Van Gogh Museum Ticket and City Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,899 reviews · 3 hours · from $47

Visit the Van Gogh Museum at your reserved entry time, then take a flexible city canal cruise from the Hard Rock Café or Heineken Experience docks. Expect a chronological look at Van Gogh’s life, 21-language cruise commentary, covered boats, and optional snack boxes.

“Try not to jump on a boat with too many kids. It was very informative, and a nice way to see the city”

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Amsterdam: Rembrandt House Museum Entrance Ticket - Why the audio guide matters here
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Amsterdam: Rembrandt House Museum Entrance Ticket

7.Rembrandt House Museum Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,385 reviews · 1 day · from $23

Step into Rembrandt’s former Amsterdam home and studio with a multilingual audio tour. See his etchings, period rooms, paint-making and printing demonstrations, plus special exhibitions. Allow two to three hours, and expect steep stairs in this historic house.

“Excellent visit with fantastic audio guide The live paint mixing demo in Rembrandt’s studio was a great bonus!”

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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket & Canal Cruise - Seeing Van Gogh beyond Sunflowers
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Amsterdam: Van Gogh Museum Ticket & Canal Cruise

8.Van Gogh Museum Ticket & Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,304 reviews · 1 day · from $47

Visit Van Gogh’s major works with a timed museum ticket, then see Amsterdam from the water on a one-hour Lovers cruise. Choose from four departure points, reserve your cruise slot at a Tours & Tickets shop, and listen to commentary in 19 languages.

“Everything went smooth and easy with the get your ride ticket. Love the museum and the boat ride!”

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Amsterdam: NEMO Science Museum Ticket - Bridges, dams, illusions, and lightning
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Amsterdam: NEMO Science Museum Ticket

9.NEMO Science Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,979 reviews · 1 day · from $25

Use your mobile voucher for fast-track entry to NEMO Science Museum, a five-level, hands-on science center near Amsterdam Central Station. Test bridges, illusions, lightning, and lab experiments, then watch the spectacular Chain Reaction and enjoy harbour views from the rooftop restaurant.

“Very good lots to see and do was in here 3 hours and 30 mins 2 adults”

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Amsterdam: Streetart Museum STRAAT Entrance Ticket - What you see in the main exhibition
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Amsterdam: Streetart Museum STRAAT Entrance Ticket

10.Streetart Museum STRAAT Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,137 reviews · 1 day · from $25

Visit STRAAT Museum in Amsterdam’s former industrial halls and see more than 180 works by over 170 street artists. Take your time with giant murals, sculptures, and installations made onsite, then visit the gallery, café, and panoramic deck. English and Dutch support are available.

“This is an absolute must for any street art lover but is an awesome place to come lover or not. The variety of art on show is breathtaking and the artists listed here are world renowned. Would recommend to all.”

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Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Exclusive Tour w/ Reserved Entry - Why reserved entry matters here
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Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Exclusive Tour w/ Reserved Entry

11.Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam Exclusive Tour w/ Reserved Entry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,760 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $173Top rated

Meet your English-speaking guide near the Rijksmuseum, skip the main Van Gogh Museum queue, and spend 2.5 hours tracing Van Gogh’s Dutch and French periods. Guides such as Anna, Monique, Cecile, Pedro, and Carola are praised for lively stories and clear art explanations. Your ticket remains valid until closing.

“Romy was an outstanding tour guide! Also, it gets warm in the museum, no need for a coat. Did not try the cafe.”

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Moco Museum Amsterdam Admission Ticket with Banksy and more - The Banksy rooms are the main event
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Moco Museum Amsterdam Admission Ticket with Banksy and more

12.Moco Museum Amsterdam Admission Ticket with Banksy and more

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,745 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $27

Visit Moco Museum in Amsterdam’s Museumplein, housed in Villa Alsberg. Your mobile ticket covers all exhibitions, including about 50 Banksy originals in Laugh Now, plus a free audio guide in six languages. Plan on about an hour, though you may stay longer.

“Decent price for all the works of art you get to see. We spent quite a bit of time here and there's a fun interactive section downstairs. You could pay on the door but we pre booked. Spread over multiple floors with a floor dedicated to Banksy pieces. A good one for the art lovers!”

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Amsterdam: Stedelijk Museum Entry Ticket - Getting inside with a mobile ticket
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Amsterdam: Stedelijk Museum Entry Ticket

13.Stedelijk Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,602 reviews · from $26

Visit Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum with a mobile ticket covering the permanent collection and most temporary exhibitions. See works by Matisse, Picasso, Mondrian, Chagall, Kusama, Warhol, Rietveld, and Dumas, then use the Dutch or English audio guide to make sense of the more challenging rooms.

“This was our favourite museum in Amsterdam. We also visited the Van Gogh/ Michael Wong Exhibition and the Rejk Museum. We don’t believe it was to do with where our interest in art lies. It was well set out and a lot to see. We were also allowed to leave the museum for lunch and return on the same ticket the same day. Plenty of staff to get directions or information from when required. A restaurant attached to the same building we had vegetable soup a roll and coffee which was reasonably priced for a city restaurant. Recommended that his museum to family and they also enjoyed it the following…”

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Van Gogh Museum Tour Reserved Entry Semi Private - Starting at Cobra Café near Museumplein
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Van Gogh Museum Tour Reserved Entry Semi Private

14.Van Gogh Museum Tour Reserved Entry Semi Private

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,437 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $173

Meet near Museumplein for a 2.5-hour Van Gogh Museum tour limited to eight people. Your guide follows Vincent’s life through works such as The Potato Eaters and The Bedroom, with reserved entry included. Private upgrades are available, but temporary exhibitions cost extra.

“Our guide Tea was amazing. She gave us interesting details and walked us through the life and progression of Van Gogh’s work. I absolutely loved how she also read us excerpts of the letters to his brother. I can not recommend enough!”

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Amsterdam: Cannabis Museum Entry Ticket - Starting with cannabis origins and early use
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Amsterdam: Cannabis Museum Entry Ticket

15.Cannabis Museum Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,244 reviews · 1 day · from $14Best value

Explore three floors of cannabis history, science, hemp products, and Amsterdam culture at your own pace. You’ll see live plants, a microscope, testing equipment, interactive displays, and an audio guide, then collect a goodie bag and 10% shop discount. Allow about 45 minutes.

“If you plan on going to Coffeeshops make sure to go to the cannabis museum first for helpful recommendations and advice from the staff. You can use their vaporizer in the nice lounge if you bring your own weed. I also was not expecting to have an audio tour, and it was really entertaining and educational. I recommend bringing headphones.”

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