Chez Matisse: Masterpieces from Centre Pompidou runs at the H’ART Museum in Amsterdam on Saturday from 3 October 2026 until 14 February 2027. The exhibition is co-organised with the Centre Pompidou in Paris, and brings over 80 works from Matisse collections to Amsterdam, including a rare loan of Matisse’s La Blouse roumaine. Book your Matisse exhibition tickets in advance to secure a spot.
Chez Matisse tickets at H’ART Museum: prices and surcharges
You can book directly through the museum’s own ticket shop, or via GetYourGuide, which includes a bilingual (Dutch/English) audio guide and free cancellation up to 24 hours before your visit.
| Ticket type | Price |
| Adults (18+) | € 29,50 |
| Students (CJP) | € 18,50 |
| Museumkaart / I amsterdam City Card / GoCity Pass | + € 7 surcharge |
| Youth up to 17 years old | free |
| H’ART Museum Members | free |
The adult and student prices already include general museum admission, so a Chez Matisse ticket also gets you into the rest of H’ART Museum, the indoor garden and the Grand Café. Museumkaart and I amsterdam City Card holders get in free for general admission, but still pay a € 7 surcharge specifically for this exhibition.
- H’ART Museum members and Friends can enter without pre-booking a slot. Everyone else should book an entry time online.
About the Chez Matisse exhibition
Henri Matisse was one of the defining painters of the 20th century, a pioneer of modern art known for his bold use of colour and, later in life, his large-scale paper cut-outs. Chez Matisse: Masterpieces from Centre Pompidou is co-organised with the Centre Pompidou in Paris and draws on its Matisse holdings, one of the most comprehensive collections of his work anywhere in the world.
The exhibition brings together more than 80 works and places Matisse in dialogue with contemporaries and the artists he went on to influence, among them Barnett Newman, Mark Rothko, Pablo Picasso, Pierre Bonnard and Le Corbusier. A centrepiece of the show is La Blouse roumaine (1940), a rare masterpiece loan, alongside recurring Matisse motifs such as windows and his instantly recognisable use of colour.
Full curatorial details are on the H’ART Museum exhibition page, if you want to read more before you go.
If your travels also take you to France, the Centre Pompidou has a sister site in Lorraine: the Centre Pompidou-Metz runs its own rotating exhibitions year-round, drawing on the same collection.
H’ART Museum (formerly Hermitage Amsterdam) sits right on the Amstel river, a short walk from Waterlooplein and the Rembrandt House. It’s an easy add-on to a canal-side museum day, with its own Grand Café if you want to take a break between galleries.
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Opening hours
H’ART Museum is open daily from 10:00 to 17:00, with last entry at 16:30. There are a few exceptions worth knowing before you book:
- 25 December and 1 January: shortened hours, 12:00 to 17:00.
- King’s Day (27 April): the museum is always closed.
In our guide to Amsterdam museums during the holiday season you can check opening hours for this and other museums around Christmas and New Year.
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If you’re building a full day of art, the Stedelijk Museum’s Yayoi Kusama retrospective is running at the same time as Chez Matisse, just a short tram ride across town, so the two are easy to combine into one Amsterdam museum day.
How to get to H’ART Museum
By public transport
From Amsterdam Centraal, take tram 14 to Waterlooplein, right by the museum entrance. You can also take metro 51, 53 or 54 to Waterlooplein station and use the Hortusplantsoen exit. Check our guide to public transport in Amsterdam if you still need a ticket or travel card.
By car and parking
The museum’s address is Amstel 51, 1018 EJ Amsterdam. Cars, buses and taxis can’t stop directly in front of the museum, use Nieuwe Keizersgracht 1 instead, about a minute’s walk away. The nearest parking garages are Stadhuis/Muziektheater, Waterlooplein and Markenhoven, all within walking distance.
The museum is fully wheelchair accessible, with three public elevators and three accessible toilets. Two disabled parking spaces are available by reservation, and registered guide dogs are welcome. Wheelchair and walker rentals can be arranged in advance by emailing mail@hartmuseum.nl.
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When does the Chez Matisse exhibition open and close?
It opens on Saturday 3 October 2026 and runs through 14 February 2027 at H’ART Museum in Amsterdam.
How much does a ticket cost?
Adult tickets are € 29,50 and student tickets (with CJP) are € 18,50; both include general museum admission. Museumkaart, I amsterdam City Card and GoCity Pass holders pay a € 7 surcharge for this exhibition. It’s free for visitors up to 17 years old and for H’ART Museum members.
How many works are in the exhibition?
Over 80 works, on loan from the Centre Pompidou in Paris, one of the most comprehensive Matisse collections in the world.
Which other artists are featured alongside Matisse?
The exhibition places Matisse in dialogue with Barnett Newman, Mark Rothko, Pablo Picasso, Pierre Bonnard and Le Corbusier, tracing his influence on artists who followed him.
Does my ticket include an audio guide?
Tickets booked through GetYourGuide include a bilingual audio guide in Dutch and English. Check your specific ticket option for details if you book elsewhere.
Does my ticket also include the rest of H’ART Museum?
Yes. The adult and student prices are full museum tickets, so you also get access to the indoor garden and the rest of the museum’s galleries, not just the Chez Matisse exhibition.
Is H’ART Museum open every day?
Yes, it’s open daily from 10:00 to 17:00, with last entry at 16:30, aside from shortened hours on 25 December and 1 January, and a full closure on King’s Day (27 April), which falls outside this exhibition’s run anyway.
How do I get to H’ART Museum?
Take tram 14 or metro 51, 53 or 54 to Waterlooplein. The museum is at Amstel 51, right on the river, a short walk from Amsterdam Centraal’s surrounding tram and metro network.
Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
Yes. All rooms are wheelchair accessible, with three public elevators and three accessible toilets. Wheelchair and walker rentals can be arranged in advance by emailing the museum.
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Last updated: 13 October 2026
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