Amsterdam has long been considered an influential cultural capital in Europe, with leading institutions such as the Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, Koninklijk Concertgebouworkest, De Nederlandse Opera and a wealth of history and modern architecture.
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 Amsterdams Historisch Museum - A long time ago, Amsterdam was a just small settlement on the banks of the Amstel River. In the 17th century, it would become the centre of world trade. Today it is a colourful international city with a unique appearance and independently minded inhabitants. The Amsterdam Historical Museum tells the compelling story of the growth and ‘heyday’ of this city. Go on a fascinating journey of discovery through seven centuries of the city’s history displayed in the intimate rooms and courtyards of the former Civic Orphanage.
Address: Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 357
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 Anne Frank House - Anne Frank was a jewish girl who had to go into hiding during the Second World War to escape the Nazis. Acknowledged for the quality of her writing, her diary has become one of the world's most widely read books and has been the basis for several plays and films. See the place where Anne went into hiding and wrote her diary. The museum is open every day.
The Anne Frank House is a very popular museum and queuing might take up a lot of time. To prevent this you can buy tickets online via the official website. Check here for opening hours.
Location: Prinsengracht 267.
http://www.annefrank.org/
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 Hermitage Amsterdam is situated in the Neerlandia building on the Nieuwe Herengracht. The objects displayed come from a collection of over three million from the ‘mother museum’ in St Petersburg. These treasures from Russia will have ample space in Amsterdam.
Location: Amstel 51
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 Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam is one of the oldest botanic gardens in the world. Today the Hortus houses more than 4,000 different species of plants, which is about 2% of all plant species growing on Earth.
The plants grow in the gardens and greenhouses of Hortus as they occur in nature. Frequently they are cultivated from seeds that were collected in the field and therefor definitely belong to the pure natural form of the species. By cultivating and propagating these plants, the Hortus contributes to the conservation of the species and acts as a gene bank. The Hortus is located in the Plantage district on the edge of the hectic center of Amsterdam.
Behind the 300-year-old gates, the bustle of the city seems to disappear. Originally the Hortus was a medicinal herb garden, founded in 1638 by the Amsterdam City Council. At that time herbs were of vital importance as the basis of medicines and the city had just experienced a plague epidemic. Doctors and pharmacists trained in the preparation of prescriptions at the Hortus. Thanks to the ships of the Dutch East India Company (Verenigde Oost-Indische Compagnie, VOC), the Hortus expanded quickly in the 17th and 18th Century. The VOC ships brought not only herbs and spices, but also exotic ornamental plants. In fact, few of the Hortus' 'crown jewels' date from that time, e.g. the 300-year old Eastern Cape giant cycad.
Café the Orangery is located in the middle of this living museum and possesses one of the most beautiful outdoor cafés in Amsterdam. After an extensive renovation, it reopened in late 2003. Now, in addition to it’s function as a café, the Orangery rents two assembly rooms for exclusive parties and meetings.
Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam
Plantage Middenlaan 2 A
+31 20 6259021
http://www.dehortus.nl
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 Canal Museums - The Amsterdam canals and the breath-taking canal houses which line them are a reminder of times past. Behind the façades of these houses lie centuries of historic interior design.
The seven canal houses offer a magnificent array of styles from 17th century opulent simplicity to 19th century revival.
From traditional kitchens and exquisite stairwells to painted ceilings. Each museum has its own distinct character, reflected in its collection and exhibitions. They add an extra dimension to a visit to Amsterdam.
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 Het Rembrandthuis - (Rembrandt House Museum)
The museum displays approximately 250 etchings by Rembrandt and paintings by his predecessors and pupils.
The museum is housed in Rembrandt’s former coach house (1639-1658) and is the only residence and studio still standing of the famous artist Rembrandt van Rijn. At the Rembrandthouse you can get to know the master personally.
He was master of the house as well as an art dealer, painter, instructor and a collector of various exotic objects, weapons, antique pictures, stuffed specimens and so on. Rembrandt lived at the Rembrandthouse from 1639 till 1658 in his wealthy period.
Location: Jodenbreestraat 4
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 Joods Historisch Museum - Located in the centre of Amsterdam’s former Jewish Quarter, the Joods Historisch Museum (Jewish Historical Museum) is housed in four 17th and 18th century High German synagogues.
The permanent exhibition reflects the versatility of Judaism in past and present. November 2006, the museum opened its own children’s museum. The museum, consisting of three floors and eight different halls, is a meeting place for children from all cultures.
Location: Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1
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