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 Dutch Resistance Museum explores the period from 14 May 1940 to 5 May 1945, when the Netherlands was occupied by Nazi Germany. Visitors can learn about the Dutch way of life via a series of exhibitions featuring artifacts, objects, video displays, and more.

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Learn about the Red Light District and see historic canal views

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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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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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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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The Amsterdam Museum tells the story of the Dutch capital, from the Middle Ages through the 17th century, and right up to modern times. When it opened its doors in 1926 it was located in the Waag at the Nieuwmarkt. In 1975 the museum moved to its current location, just off the Kalverstraat, a building that was originally a municipal orphange. The collection is full of photos, artifacts and interactive exhibits.

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

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Learn about cultures from all over the world without leaving Amsterdam