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Amsterdam Museums Guide: A Complete Overview of All Museums in Amsterdam

Amsterdam Museums Guide: A Complete Overview of All Museums in Amsterdam

Posted by | Jan 14, 2026 | , , ,

…cessible, allows service dogs. 19. Stadsarchief Amsterdam The Stadsarchief Amsterdam, or Amsterdam City Archives, is a true treasure for anyone interested in the city’s history, culture, and people. It houses millions of documents, photographs, maps, and municipal records, tracing Amsterdam’s development from a small medieval settlement to the vibrant metropolis it is today. The Stadsarchief organises exhibitions that highlight key events, social…

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What to Do in Amsterdam in 2026: A Guide to Main Events Throughout the Year

What to Do in Amsterdam in 2026: A Guide to Main Events Throughout the Year

Posted by | Jan 9, 2026 | , ,

…ls host readings and activities. 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. Afrovibes Festival – Date TBA, various locations Afrovibes Festival presents contemporary performing arts from Africa and t…

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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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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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How to Explore Amsterdam. The Best City Passes for Tourists and Locals

How to Explore Amsterdam. The Best City Passes for Tourists and Locals

Posted by | Jun 4, 2025 | , , ,

…and the locals who have family visiting) I amsterdam City Card The Go City Amsterdam Pass I amsterdam City Card and Go City Amsterdam Pass comparison The Amsterdam Digital Pass Amsterdam: City & Region Travel Ticket Best Amsterdam passes for locals Amsterdam Passes – for tourists (and the locals who have family visiting) Bundling together popular attractions, museum entries, canal cruises, and sometimes even public transport, the best passes slice…

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Amsterdam Light Festival 2025: A Winter Glow Over the Canals

Amsterdam Light Festival 2025: A Winter Glow Over the Canals

Posted by | Oct 25, 2025 | , ,

…r their community, the ones who keep the street clean, etc. How to see the Amsterdam Light Festival The Amsterdam Light Festival can be experienced in a variety of ways. You may choose to walk or cycle along the festival’s route, with or without a guide. If you choose to walk along the route by yourself, that’s completely free. You can go as many times as you’d like, see just parts of the route at a time, and revisit your favourites. The artworks…

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A Special Project at the Amsterdam Museum: Women of Amsterdam: an ode

A Special Project at the Amsterdam Museum: Women of Amsterdam: an ode

Posted by | Oct 18, 2024 | , ,

…languages other than Dutch or English, if you’d wish. Platform Vrouwen van Amsterdam – een ode – Amsterdam Museum (1) The best part? All these odes will be part of the museum’s collection, and they’ll be featured in a big exhibition launching on December 14, 2024. The exhibition was thought to be part of the 750th anniversary of Amsterdam, and it’s not just a one-off thing either—there will also be a book and a podcast series, all centered around…

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What to Do in Amsterdam in Summer

What to Do in Amsterdam in Summer

Posted by | Jul 14, 2025 | , ,

…he sky, and everyone’s on their bikes like nothing happened. 13. Celebrate Amsterdam Pride Amsterdam Pride takes place end of July – beginning of August, and it brings many events to the city. The most spectacular is the Canal Parade, usually on the first Saturday of August. Eighty boats floating past, each one more colourful than the last, music thumping, confetti everywhere. The energy is unmatched. Every bridge is packed, people are hanging out…

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Amsterdam Blog Favorites: My Most-Read Stories So Far

Amsterdam Blog Favorites: My Most-Read Stories So Far

Posted by | Nov 3, 2025 | , ,

…2025: Everything You Need to Know About This Amazing Sailing Festival SAIL Amsterdam is a festival that truly represents Amsterdam’s spirit: a past (and present) connected to water, to sailing and adventures, a love for exploring and openness to new people and ideas. It’s a maritime festival where, for a couples of days, hundreds of ships from the entire world gather in Amsterdam’s port. These can be tall ships (old and new), historical replicas,…

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Visit Amsterdam Museum with me: Vrouwen van Amsterdam – een ode

Visit Amsterdam Museum with me: Vrouwen van Amsterdam – een ode

Posted by | Jan 17, 2025 | , ,

Women of Amsterdam: An Ode at the Amsterdam Museum Amsterdam Museum is a must visit for everyone who loves Amsterdam. Where else to better learn about the history of this beloved city than its own museum? In celebration of Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary in 2025, the Amsterdam Museum presents Vrouwen van Amsterdam – een ode (Women of Amsterdam: An Ode), an exhibition that wants to challenge the history books that are dominated by the male perspecti…

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