Netherlands · MUSEUMS
Dutch museums sell timed entry and the good slots go early. The 15 below cover the big galleries, the house museums and the odd ones nobody warns you about, each with its price and how far ahead to book.
Timed entry to Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum, with access to permanent and temporary exhibitions, optional 11-language audio guide, and mobile voucher entry.
“Really enjoyed it. If you’re a fan of Van Gogh, then definitely take a visit. Pretty chilled atmosphere which is nice. Just be aware this isn’t the Van Gogh experience, it’s the gallery.”
Banksy, Warhol and more at Moco Museum Amsterdam with digital rooms and a free 6-language audio guide, about 1 hour.
“I enjoyed (most!) of the art, particularly the light installations which are amazing.”
Visit a former brothel museum in Amsterdam’s Red Light District with an audio guide on sex work history, windows, and firsthand stories.
“Really interesting!! Lots of information and reading confessions at the end is just mad (obviously some people are taking the piss). Would definitely recommend.”
Ripley's Believe It or Not Amsterdam in Dam Square: robot from car parts, Space Tunnel illusions, and a top-floor view. Fast-track entry.
“Absolutely loved this museum. So much to do and see with a spooky touch. Would definitely do again!”
Van Gogh Museum skip-the-line ticket plus a 75-minute UNESCO canal cruise with multilingual audio and optional snack box, about 3 hours.
“Friendly and knowledgeable Captain Learnt a lot from the tour”
Step into Rembrandt’s Amsterdam home with a multimedia audio tour, live etching demos, and a new Masterclass exhibit option.
“Incredible!! Loved it and the audio guides were fantastic”
Timed Van Gogh Museum entry plus a 1-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with GPS audio in 19 languages, all for $47.
“Really enjoyable to see these works of art. We booked ahead and it was extremely busy for a Sunday afternoon in January”
Skip-the-line entry to NEMO Amsterdam’s hands-on science museum with chain reactions, lab experiments, and big rooftop views near Central Station.
“We were very satisfied and amazed by the whole Museum and our Boy was so overwhelmed and excited to see all that you have there. we wish to come back there again.”
STRAAT Museum entry in Amsterdam, the world’s largest street art museum. See 180+ onsite works in a monumental warehouse.
“This is one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen in my life”
Enjoy reserved entry and a private English guide at the Van Gogh Museum, plus all-day access to Amsterdam’s top Van Gogh collection.
“Excellent way to see and understand Van Gogh’s life work in a fun, concise way. Our tour guide, Monique, was simply amazing!!”
Skip-the-line Stedelijk Museum ticket for modern and contemporary art and design on Amsterdam’s Museumplein, with an audio guide.
“As we went so late in the day we didn't really need the skip the line ticket. However the museum was interesting and the coffee shop/bar had excellent service. Staff were very helpful and friendly at the museum”
Skip planning stress with a mobile ticket to Amsterdam’s Moco Museum, featuring Banksy originals in the Laugh Now exhibition.
“This museum is moving. I think it is a must for anyone in Amsterdam for a visit or if you live there and haven’t been. I loved it!”
Small-group Van Gogh Museum tour in Amsterdam with reserved entry, an English guide, and admission included for the full day.
“Romy was an amazing guide. She knew so much interesting information about Van Gogh. We had a wonderful time!! Loved this tour.”
Cannabis Museum Amsterdam ticket: 3 floors of interactive hemp science, myths, and history, plus a goodie bag and shop discount.
“The customer service from all team members was astonishing”
Visit Kattenkabinet in Amsterdam, a cat-only art museum on the Herengracht canal, with works by Picasso and Rembrandt plus resident cats.
“Lovely experience, it’s exactly what it says on the board. The art is lovely as is the atmosphere, and the cats are genuinely just dotted around and love posing for camera and having some fuss. Great experience and great value, would go again!”
Every kind of Dutch day, and where each one leads.
