Amsterdam, Netherlands

Museums in Amsterdam

12 places, ranked by traveler reviews. The museums in Amsterdam travelers actually rate, art, history and everything odd in between.

Museum4.6

Van Gogh Museum

106,635 reviews

The world's largest collection of Van Gogh's paintings and drawings, offering an immersive journey through his life and art.

Museum4.5

Anne Frank House

64,717 reviews

The hiding place where Anne Frank wrote her diary during WWII, now a museum dedicated to her life and legacy.

Museum4.6

Rijksmuseum

48,469 reviews

National museum of the Netherlands showcasing Dutch Golden Age masterpieces by Rembrandt, Vermeer, and others.

Museum4.5

NEMO Science Museum

36,906 reviews

A hands-on science museum in Amsterdam where visitors of all ages explore interactive exhibits on technology and natural phenomena.

Museum4.5

ARTIS

36,365 reviews

Amsterdam's historic zoo and botanical garden, home to over 900 animal species and a planetarium, located in the city center.

Museum4.6

Royal Palace Amsterdam

26,424 reviews

A former city hall turned royal palace on Dam Square, hosting art exhibitions and royal receptions.

Museum4.3

Ripley's Believe It or Not!

11,691 reviews

Wacky museum in Amsterdam filled with oddities, illusions, and interactive exhibits from around the world.

Museum4.6

The Upside Down Amsterdam

11,062 reviews

An interactive museum in Amsterdam where visitors become part of surreal, upside-down photo installations.

Museum4.4

Rembrandt House Museum

7,181 reviews

The Rembrandt House Museum is the restored 17th-century home of painter Rembrandt van Rijn, showcasing his etchings and period furnishings.

Museum4.2

NEMO (museum)

4,603 reviews

Hands-on science museum in a striking green ship-shaped building, perfect for families.

Museum4.4

Het Scheepvaartmuseum

3,329 reviews

Explore Dutch maritime history at Het Scheepvaartmuseum, featuring interactive exhibits and a replica ship in Amsterdam.

Museum4.1

EYE Film Institute Netherlands

1,278 reviews

Striking modern museum and cinema on the IJ river dedicated to film, with exhibitions and a rooftop terrace.

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Good to know

What is the best-known of the museums in Amsterdam?

Van Gogh Museum is the most reviewed, with 106,635 traveler reviews and a 4.6 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.

Which of Amsterdam's museums is worth going out of your way for?

Rijksmuseum rates highest at 4.6 out of 5 across 48,469 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.

How is this list of museums ranked?

By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.

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