History Museums in Amsterdam

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There's history in the walls and on the walls. The house itself dates to the 17th century and was situated in one of Amsterdam's most prestigious areas. Rembrandt lived there for almost 20 years once he had established himself as Europe’s most innovative painter. His art hangs on the walls too. You’ll find an extensive collection of his etchings, and the house has also been restored to reflect how it would have looked when Rembrandt lived there.

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Journey through Dutch art history, from Rembrandt to Van Gogh, in Amsterdam

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The Jewish Cultural Quarter includes the Jewish Museum (formerly known as the Jewish Historical Museum), the Portuguese Synagogue (built in 1675), the Hollandsche Schouwburg (National Holocaust Memorial), and the Jewish Museum Junior (an educational children's museum designed like a traditional Jewish home). The Jewish Museum itself is housed in four monumental synagogues near Waterlooplein, making it a great place to start on a family day out in central Amsterdam.

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Learn about the Red Light District and see historic canal views

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Take time to reflect, honor, and learn about the victims of the Holocaust

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This 17th-century canal house has a literal highlight - a miniature, yet fully functional, church hidden in its attic! Now Amsterdam's oldest museum, Ons' Lieve Heer Op Solder is a beautiful slice of perfectly preserved history and exemplifies the city's tolerant attitude towards culture and religion.

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In a monumental (and gorgeous!) building on the Herengracht, lies the Museum of the Canals (het Grachtenhuis). In this museum you'll develop a deeper appreciation for the Dutch capital - and the waterways that are such an important part of this city's identity. This museum uses a broad set of tools - holograms, paintings, models, audio guides, and architecture (among others) to bring the significance and experience of Amsterdam's famous canals to life.

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Enkhuizen's Zuiderzeemuseum celebrates the history and culture of the Zuiderzee region – the stretch of Dutch coastline which was cut off from the North Sea with the construction of the Afsluitdijk dam. See it as it once was!

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The world's oldest cannabis museum can be found right in the heart of Amsterdam's Red Light District. Learn all about the history and uses of this popular and controversial plant.

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The Diamond Museum is Amsterdam's sparkliest attraction, plunging you into the history of the city's diamond trade and showcasing world-famous diamonds from all over the globe. It's in central Amsterdam and can be easily reached on foot or by bike.