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Amsterdam Museums: A Complete Guide to All Museums in the City

Amsterdam Museums: A Complete Guide to All Museums in the City

Posted by | Jan 14, 2026 | , , ,

…what Amsterdam has to offer. Buy IAmsterdam City Card What museums are in Amsterdam? Amsterdam has around 75 museums of all sizes, far more than most visitors expect. This guide covers the 57 most worth knowing about, grouped into nine themes so you can find the right one for the kind of day you want. The big four — the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Stedelijk and Anne Frank House — are world-famous for a reason and almost everyone starts with the…

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Amsterdam Events in 2026: Your Month-by-Month Calendar

Amsterdam Events in 2026: Your Month-by-Month Calendar

Posted by | Jan 9, 2026 | , ,

…ses social and political themes. De Amsterdamse Grachtenrace — 10 October, Amsterdam canals De Amsterdamse Grachtenrace (Canal Race) is a long-standing rowing event in which teams of rowers compete in traditional sloops along a course that winds through Amsterdam’s canals, usually covering around 21–25 kilometres of waterway. Amsterdam Marathon – 17-18 October The Amsterdam Marathon is an annual marathon in Amsterdam in the Netherlands since 1975….

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Amsterdam in Spring: What to Do From March to June

Amsterdam in Spring: What to Do From March to June

Posted by | Mar 14, 2026 | , ,

…y or global history, put it on your list. → Read here about the museums in Amsterdam: Amsterdam Museums Guide. Also this spring Amsterdam Art Week (typically April) connects galleries, project spaces, and museums across the city with exhibitions, artist talks, and open studios. It’s a great way to explore the contemporary art scene beyond the established institutions. ☔ Rainy day pick: Cross the river to the EYE Filmmuseum in Amsterdam-Noord. Entr…

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Best Amsterdam Passes 2026: Tourist Cards, Transport & Discounts for Locals

Best Amsterdam Passes 2026: Tourist Cards, Transport & Discounts for Locals

Posted by | Jun 4, 2025 | , , ,

…6 prices) Best Amsterdam passes for tourists I amsterdam City Card Go City Amsterdam Pass The Amsterdam Pass (Tiqets Digital) Amsterdam & Region Travel Ticket Best Amsterdam passes for locals and long-stay visitors Museumkaart Stadspas Amsterdam Cineville Pass CJP (Cultural Youth Passport) NS Flex Dal Voordeel Amsterdam passes FAQ Is an Amsterdam pass worth it? Quick math Before you reach for any pass, here’s the back-of-the-napkin rule for the to…

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Amsterdam 750: What It Is and How You Can Participate in the Celebrations

Amsterdam 750: What It Is and How You Can Participate in the Celebrations

Posted by | Jan 26, 2025 | , ,

…dam 750 means for you Special events for Amsterdam 750 Books to read about Amsterdam Amsterdamian’s special celebration Changes in Amsterdam in the last few years A special gift for Amsterdam lovers. Why is Amsterdam’s birthday on 27 October? Amsterdam, on its original name Amestelledamme, marks its birthday based on the first official document to mention its name (and not based on when it received city rights, which was in 1306). This document, c…

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30 Things You Must Do in Amsterdam on Your First Visit

30 Things You Must Do in Amsterdam on Your First Visit

Posted by | May 15, 2026 | ,

…fenion, Scandinavian Embassy, Coffee & Coconuts. ↪ Read more about food in Amsterdam: A Taste of Amsterdam: Discover the City Through Its Food   Part 4: Hidden corners and iconic spots 20. Find the Begijnhof A few steps from the noise of Spui, behind a low wooden door, is one of Amsterdam’s quietest secrets (well, not so secret, as every walking tour brings you there). The Begijnhof is a 14th-century courtyard founded for the Beguines — lay Cathol…

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What to Do in Amsterdam in Summer: A Local’s Guide

What to Do in Amsterdam in Summer: A Local’s Guide

Posted by | Jul 14, 2025 | , ,

…How to Explore Amsterdam. The Best City Passes for Tourists and Locals The Amsterdam Pass Amsterdam: Anne Frank & Jewish Quarter Guided Tour Canal Cruise from Central Station Van Gogh Museum + Rijksmuseum Guided Tour Stay tuned for more and follow Amsterdamian on Instagram and Facebook for more stories about life in the Netherlands, written by a real local, updated constantly. Check out my photo book: Amsterdam Through the Seasons! Love what you’r…

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Amsterdam Photographers to Follow on Instagram

Amsterdam Photographers to Follow on Instagram

Posted by | Apr 20, 2021 | ,

…ny amazing people through photography that I now call my friends.” 9. @instamsterdammer Jan captures Amsterdam’s street life as it is: you will see many candid and sometimes funny street scenes on his account. It’s just people going about their life, cycling, laughing, walking their dogs. “My name is Jan and I’m a street photographer living in Amsterdam. I travelled a lot and loved to document my travels by train through Europe and Asia. As always…

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Amsterdam Light Festival 2026: A Winter Glow Over the Canals

Amsterdam Light Festival 2026: A Winter Glow Over the Canals

Posted by | Oct 25, 2025 | , ,

…rs of light art The history of the Amsterdam Light Festival How to see the Amsterdam Light Festival Amsterdam Light Festival route Tips for visiting the Amsterdam Light Festival Amsterdam Light Festival FAQ Amsterdam Light Festival 2026-2027: Dates and What Is Confirmed The fifteenth edition of the Amsterdam Light Festival runs from 26 November 2026 until 17 January 2027. The festival is marking fifteen years of light art in Amsterdam, and there w…

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What to Do in Amsterdam in Autumn

What to Do in Amsterdam in Autumn

Posted by | Aug 20, 2026 | ,

…ramme on the Open Monumentendag Amsterdam page. 6. Go mushroom spotting in Amsterdamse Bos Amsterdamse Bos, the forest that is the closest to Amsterdam, transforms in autumn: after a few wet days the forest floor fills with mushrooms, including the fairy-tale red-with-white-dots fly agaric. You don’t need to know your mushrooms: this is only spotting, admiring and photographing. It’s not allowed to pick mushrooms in the Netherlands. You can combin…

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