King’s Day is a public holiday in the Netherlands. Many locals have a day off, most of shopping centers and supermarkets are closed. What about Amsterdam’s museums and attractions?
The next King’s Day will be celebrated on 27 April 2026. Book a spot at the special Kingsday Party Cruise in advance.
- 3-hour King’s Day party with unlimited drinks by Starboard from €109
- King’s Day 1,5-hour cruise with open bar & music by Flagship from €75
- King’s Day 1,5-hour party cruise by KINboat from €65
Some museums, especially the small ones, are closed on King’s Day. However here is an extensive list of Amsterdam’s museums and attractions which are open on King’s Day:
Moco museum of modern art with Banksy exhibition is open on King’s Day from 09:00 till 19:00. Book tickets >>
The Van Gogh Museum. Open from 9:00 to 18:00. Time slot reservation is required and tickets are available online only. Book tickets >>
The “Yellow: Beyond Van Gogh’s Colour” exhibition is on display until 17 May 2026. It explores what the color yellow meant to Vincent van Gogh and his contemporaries, beginning with his Sunflowers painting. The Van Gogh Museum is extremely busy these days, so be sure to book your tickets in advance and check what to do if tickets are sold out.
The Rijksmuseum is open from 9:00 to 17:00. Book tickets >>
Current exhibitions at the Rijksmuseum: Metamorphoses, from 6 February to 25 May 2026. A major spring exhibition at the Rijksmuseum brings together 80+ masterpieces spanning antiquity to contemporary art, exploring themes like transformation, desire, jealousy, and identity. You’ll see works by Caravaggio, Titian, Bernini, Rodin, Louise Bourgeois.
Madame Tussauds Museum is open on King’s Day from 10:00 to 17:30 (last admission at 16:00). Book tickets >>
The Heineken Experience is open on 27 April from 10:30 to 21:00 (last admission at 19:00). Book tickets >>
Micropia museum is open from 09:00 to 20:00. Buy tickets to Micropia >>
ARTIS Royal Zoo is open every day from 9:00 to 18:00. Book tickets >>
The Stedelijk museum of modern art is open on King’s Day from 10:00 to 18:00. Book tickets online >>
The Amsterdam Dungeon is open from 11:00 to 15:00. Book tickets online >>
Red Light Secrets museum of prostitution is open from 10:00 to 24:00. Book tickets >>
The Anne Frank house is open from 09:00 to 22:00. Online booking is required >>
A’DAM Lookout observation desk is open from 10:00 to 21:00. Buy tickets to A’DAM Lookout >>
But the best way to enjoy Kings’s Day is on a boat on the canals, like a real local in Amsterdam. You can join a 90-minute cruise, including a skipper, drinks and music. Book your ticket now, get on board and get free orange accessories upon departure.
Keukenhof is open on Kings day from 08:00 to 19:90. Book tickets online >>
Enjoy the King’s Day 2026 in Amsterdam!
