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Van Gogh Museum Amsterdam
Paulus Potterstraat 7
Tel. +31 (0) 20.570.5252
http://www3.vangoghmuseum.nl/
The museum contains the largest collection of Van Gogh's paintings in the world. It houses some 200 paintings and 550 sketches showing Van Gogh in each of his prominent periods. These, combined with hundreds of letters by Van Gogh, and selected works by his friends and contemporaries, form the core of the museum's collection. The displays provide the opportunity to keep track of the artist's developments, or compare his paintings to works by other artists from the 19th century. Rent a pair of headphones, which offer a self-guided tour through the works.
The Netherlands Maritime Museum
Kattenburgerplein 1
Tel. +31 (0) 20.523.2222
http://www.scheepvaartmuseum.nl/
This museum will send you back to the times of trading voyages, Amsterdam in the Golden Age, the Dutch East India Company (VOC), distant countries, the mercantile spirit and the oversea colonies. The museum holds the largest collection of boats in the world. Full-scale displays of boats, models and maps give a chronological view of Dutch naval history.
Anne Frank’s House
Prinsengracht 263
Tel. +31 (0) 20.556.7105
www.annefrank.org
The small, narrow canal house where the legendary little girl wrote about her experiences features documentary film clips on World War II and gives a true sense of just how crowded the family was. Expect a long line to get in during summer, but very well worth the wait.
Amsterdam Historisch Museum
Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 357
Tel. +31 (0) 20.523.1822
www.ahm.nl
Once housing the city’s sole orphanage, visit this converted museum to learn about the city’s metamorphosis from a sleepy medieval village into the most important city for world trade in the 17th century and in modern times, into a city of tolerance and multi-cultural vibrancy.
Urban Home Garden Tours
Tel. +31 (0) 20.688.1243
www.uhgt.nl
Learn about the French etiquette of the noveau rich who lived in the 17th and 18th century canal houses. Explore first hand the Amsterdam School style of architecture of the 20th century. Founded in 2000, these well-planned walking tours leave a vivid and colorful impression of Amsterdam life along the canals.
Museum Willet-Holthuysen
Herengracht 605
Tel. +31 (0) 20.523.1822
www.willetholthuysen.nl
This 17th century mansion houses a remarkable collection of fine and applied art, including furniture, silverware and paintings. Some of the rooms remain unchanged, while others, such as the kitchen and the Garden room, have been restored in the style of the 18th century.
Erotic Museum OZ
Achterburgwal 54
Tel. +31 (0) 20.624.7303
If you don’t want to experience it for yourself, the Erotic museum will show you just what the Red Light District is all about. Five floors feature a collection of erotic art from all over the world from decades back in history to today. There’s a floor with unique erotic postcards, photos and more than 500 erotic books. A special fairytale corner with erotic videos shows the silly side of erotica.
