Museum Quarter Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Museum Quarter
Popular places to visit
Van Gogh Museum
Delve into the life of this legendary troubled artist with this unique collection of works and mementos.
Rijksmuseum
Explore The Netherlands’ largest publicly-funded museum, full of world-famous masterpieces.
Leidseplein
This lively square is an entertainment hub bursting with lively bars and restaurants, theatres and music venues, as well as engaging street performers.
Heineken Experience
Love beer? Sample one of Holland’s most famous beers and learn about how it’s brewed in this interesting multimedia exhibition.
Museum Square
In the heart of cultural Amsterdam explore one of Amsterdam’s famous art museums, enjoy the thrills of a live event, or just relax on the grass of this park.
Concertgebouw
You can get tickets for a performance at Concertgebouw during your stay in Amsterdam. Make time for the shops and cycling trails in this vibrant area.
Activities
Amsterdam: Open Boat Cruise with Unlimited Drinks & Snacks
Amsterdam: Evening Canal Cruise with (Open) Bar on Board
Blue Boat Company - 75 minute City Canal Cruise
Amsterdam Combo: Heineken Experience & 1-Hour Canal Cruise
Amsterdam: Brothel Tour with Former Sex Worker
90 Minute Blue Boat Company Evening Cruise
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Other neighbourhoods around Museum Quarter
Oude Pijp
While you're in Oude Pijp, take in top sights like Albert Cuyp Market or Heineken Experience, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Marie Heinekenplein Stop or 2e van der Helststraat Stop.
Oud-Zuid
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Oud-Zuid. Check out top attractions like Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum, and jump on the metro at Emmastraat Tram Stop or Gerrit van der Veenstraat Stop to see more of the city.
Grachtengordel-Zuid
While you're in Grachtengordel-Zuid, take in top sights like Reguliersdwarsstraat or Flower Market, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Muntplein Tram Stop or Rembrandtplein Stop.
Canal Ring
Known for its fascinating museums and popular shops, there's plenty to explore in Canal Ring. Check out top attractions like Anne Frank House and Reguliersdwarsstraat, and jump on the metro at Muntplein Tram Stop or Rembrandtplein Stop to see more of the city.
De Weteringschans
While you're in De Weteringschans, take in top sights like Paradiso or Holland Casino, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Vijzelgracht Station or Weteringcircuit Stop.
De Pijp
Known for its abundant dining options and interesting museums, there's plenty to explore in De Pijp. Top attractions like Albert Cuyp Market and De Dageraad are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Cornelis Troostplein Stop or v. Hilligaertstraat Tram Stop to see more of the city.