plan your visit
Practical information
Everything you need to know before your visit. Opening hours, tickets, location and visitor information for a smooth and enjoyable experience.
general information
Good to know information
Opening hours
We’re open every day of the year from 10:00 to 18:00. Last entry is at 17:30, including weekends and public holidays, except for kingsday.
Tickets
Tickets are available online and at the entrance. Booking online is recommended to secure your preferred time and avoid waiting during busy periods.
Location
You’ll find us at Damrak 18 in the centre of Amsterdam, just a short walk from Central Station and close to Dam Square.
Museum facilities
The museum has an accessible entrance and gender neutral toilets. Large bags and backpacks are not allowed inside.
Getting here
Easy to reach, hard to forget
Before you visit
For a comfortable visit
Photography
Photos and short videos are welcome. Please don’t use flash or selfie sticks.
Food & drinks
No outside food or drinks allowed inside.
Large bags
We have no storage for large bags or backpacks, so please travel light.
Respect
Please be respectful towards other visitors and staff.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know
Anyone aged 16 or over is welcome, and the minimum age applies to all visitors, including babies and young children. Our historic building does not have a lift, which means that most floors are not wheelchair accessible. Wheelchair users are very welcome to visit the ground floor free of charge.
Most visitors spend about an hour exploring the museum, but feel free to take your time.
It isn’t compulsory, but if you book online, you won’t have to queue at the entrance during busy periods. Online tickets remain valid for a year.
Yes, photos and short videos are very welcome, and you’re free to share them. Please do not use a flash or selfie sticks, and only take photos of our staff with their permission.
Yes, there are gender-neutral toilets on the first floor.
The museum does not have a restaurant or café, but along the Damrak and around Central Station, just a short walk from here, you’ll find plenty of places to eat and drink.
Yes, provided your dog is kept on a lead, is house-trained and behaves calmly in the presence of visitors and staff.
open every day
10:00 – 18:00*
location
minimum age
16+
