Explore Amsterdam

One of the oldest botanical gardens in the world, in the Plantage district of Amsterdam, with historic glasshouses, a café and activities through the seasons.

Museum documenting the persecution of Jews in the Netherlands during WWII and the Holocaust, housed in a historic former teacher training school.

Science museum at Artis in Amsterdam, opened in 2014 and described as the world's first museum of microbes, where microscopes make organisms too small to see visible. It can be visited without the zoo.

Museum telling the story of the Dutch resistance in the Second World War through more than 130 personal accounts, in the Netherlands and in the former colonies.

Interactive natural history museum in a 170-year-old building exploring human, animal, plant and microbial ecosystems.

Interactive science museum with hands-on experiments, workshops, exhibitions and a rooftop terrace featuring science and nature.

Indoor entertainment complex with bowling, laser game, glow minigolf, karaoke, VR experiences, and Hawaiian-themed restaurant and bar.

The National Maritime Museum, in 's Lands Zeemagazijn, the naval storehouse Daniël Stalpaert built on the Oosterdok in 1656. Paintings, ship models, weapons and world maps tell the story of Dutch seafaring, and a full-size replica of the 18th-century VOC ship Amsterdam is moored outside.

Amsterdam's oldest zoo with animals, plants, planetarium, botanical garden, interactive natural history museum and microbe museum.

Immersive digital art venue in Amsterdam, where paintings are projected floor to ceiling across a former industrial hall, set to music.

Film archive, museum and cinema on the IJ waterfront in Amsterdam-Noord, screening Dutch and international film and showing work from its collection.

Iconic observation deck at 100m height with 360° views of Amsterdam, featuring the 'Over the Edge' swing and indoor/outdoor skydecks.

5D flight experience over Dutch landmarks and landscapes in Amsterdam-Noord, accessible via free ferry from Central Station.

Interactive museum showcasing Dutch culture, traditions and landmarks through immersive themed rooms, approximately 75 minutes duration.

Cultural museum in Amsterdam featuring colonial heritage exhibitions and diverse cultural collections.

Museum in a 1919 Amsterdam School housing complex designed by Michel de Klerk, featuring exhibitions on social housing and architectural craftsmanship.

Indoor winter festival held at the RAI exhibition centre in Amsterdam, with skating, food stalls and live music.

Interactive immersive experience featuring 25+ upside-down rooms, optical illusions, photo-perfect decors, and a café.

Home of new media art featuring immersive fine art installations and innovative exhibitions, founded in 2020.

Interactive immersive experience through 65 years of Barbie history across 12 zones in over 2,000 square meters.