Amsterdam - Do & See
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Amsterdam’s fantastic architecture is best seen from a sightseeing boat on the canals. But visiting at least a couple of art museums is also a must in this elegant, cultured city. There is plenty to do and see in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area!
I amsterdam City Card
Explore everything Amsterdam has to offer with the I amsterdam City Card. This card is your public transport pass, your ticket to Amsterdam’s top attractions and your voucher for great discounts and free surprises. Visit world-class museums, take a cruise through the charming canals and sample the local delicacies. All for free or a significant discount! The I amsterdam City Card is truly your key to the city.
Canal cruise
Sightseeing boats depart continually during the day from the Central Station, Damrak and the Rijksmuseum. The guided tours take one hour. Another alternative is the Canal Bus, with twenty stops close to the major museums, attractions and shopping areas. With your day ticket, you can hop on and hop off all day long.
Van Gogh Museum
Due to major restoration work the Van Gogh Museum will be closed from the end of September 2012 through April 2013. Because the museum attracts over one and a half million visitors every year, the Hermitage has been chosen as a presentation area for a large part of the collection. The Hermitage Amsterdam will be exhibiting around 75 major paintings and a number of works on paper by Van Gogh.
Rijksmuseum
The Rijksmuseum is the largest and most important museum of the Netherlands with a collection of nearly 1 million objects, including many masterpieces. Perhaps the most famous painting is Rembrandt’s Night Watch. During the renovation the very best of its collection is on show in the Philips Wing as part of The Masterpieces. The main building reopens in 2013.
Hermitage Amsterdam
On 29 September, a large portion of the Van Gogh Museum collection will be relocated to the Hermitage Amsterdam, including 75 highlights, works on paper, and a selection from the letters. Never before has the famous Van Gogh collection been on display under the same roof as so many famous French contemporaries from the Hermitage. The Van Gogh collection is shown in the Hermitage until the 25th of April 2013.
Amsterdam Museum
The Amsterdam Museum tells the compelling story of the growth and heyday of the Dutch capital. Discover seven centuries of the city’s history – once a small settlement on the banks of the Amstel, and now a bustling, diverse metropolis.
Anne Frank Huis (Anne Frank’s House)
Anne Frank and her family spent over two years in hiding in the back of the building at the Prinsengracht. The former hiding place is now a museum. Among the many writings in the collection is the diary of Anne Frank. Avoid the queue by buying tickets online or visit the museum at 09:00 or after 18:00.
EYE the new film museum
If you love films and cinematography be sure to visit EYE. The EYE Film Institute Netherlands moved to a new ultramodern building along the IJ waterway in April 2012. It will continue to show a wide variety of films. EYE is also the only institute in the Netherlands with a collection of film related memorabilia, including posters, photos and equipment from various periods that connect the past, present and future of the cinematographic industry.
Madame Tussauds Amsterdam
You won’t see this many celebrities together anywhere else. From film stars to sporting heroes, from the Golden Century to modern times, national and international artists, Madame Tussauds truly has something for everyone. Who would you like to meet? Are you looking for another activity to complete your day out in Amsterdam? Then book a combination ticket with a visit to The Amsterdam Dungeon.
Gassan Diamonds
Every day in the historic and beautiful heart of Amsterdam, rough diamonds are transformed into dazzling jewels. And you can experience the sensation of diamond cutting first-hand and view every stage of the process. Step into the exciting world of more than four centuries of craftsmanship and tradition. It is sure to be an unforgettable experience.
Heineken Experience
The Heineken Brandstore is the official Heineken store with more than 250 unique products and a Beershop. From design bottles and gadgets to gift packages and unique Heineken t-shirts. The store exists of six monumental buildings and has a modern design. You will find the Heineken Brandstore in the heart of Amsterdam, between Rembrandt square and Waterloo square.
Zaanse Schans
A must see in the Amsterdam Metropolitan Area is the Zaanse Schans with its traditional Dutch wooden houses, mills and little shops. Here you will experience how workers in the 17th and 18th centuries lived and worked. You’ll get an even better impression if you visit the Zaans Museum too, a museum on the rise of industry.
Keukenhof flower garden
32 hectares of the finest flowers, plants, gardens and woods: this is the world-famous Keukenhof in Lisse. The sights and scents are a veritable feast for the senses. Open from mid March until mid May.
Flower auction FloraHolland
The Netherlands is the international trade centre for flowers and plants with its epicentre, FloraHolland in Aalsmeer, being the largest flower auction house in the world. The auctions are a fascinating sight and well worth getting up early for!
The National Maritime Museum
The National Maritime Museum invites its visitors to explore the ways in which our culture has been shaped by the sea. This can be seen and experienced during the clarifying, stimulating and inspiring exhibitions and performances. The building has been completely restored and modernised. The courtyard is now covered by a glass roof. The Open Pleyn allows you to easily find your way to the exhibitions, attractions, the restaurant, the gift shop and the waterside terrace. Naturally, the replica of the Dutch East India Company ship ’Amsterdam’ will be lying at the jetty again.
Museum of Bags and Purses
Travel through time, history and fashion in the company of the impressive collection of bags in the Museum of Bags and Purses. The only museum in the world with such an extensive and specialized collection, the Museum of Bags and Purses tells the history of the western handbag from the late Middle Ages right up to the present.
House of Bols Cocktail & Genever Experience
A visit to House of Bols Cocktail & Genever Experience is an unforgettable interactive experience of the glamorous world of cocktails and bartending. Visitors find out all about Lucas Bols - the oldest distilled spirit brand in the world, which has been made in Amsterdam since 1575. The tour ends in the revolutionary Mirror Bar, where professional bartenders mix delicious Genever Cocktails in the flavour of your choice.
