Amsterdam has over 70 museums, from the famous Van Gogh Museum, the Rijksmuseum and the Anne Frank House to the Upside Down, the biggest Instagram museum in Europe. Check our overview of Amsterdam’s best museums, with adult ticket prices, discounts and opening hours for 2026, to help you plan your visit.

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Tip! Visiting Amsterdam museums? Entrance tickets to the major museums cost around €25. We recommend to consider buying the I amsterdam card (from €28 a day), which gives free access to 70+ museums and attractions. See what is included in the card, calculate your savings and order it online.

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Top 10 Amsterdam museums at a glance

Amsterdam museum tickets range from €10 to €27 for the major art museums. Here are the 10 most popular museums in the city, with 2026 adult ticket prices.

Museum	Known for	Adult ticket	Book
Rijksmuseum	Rembrandt’s The Night Watch, Dutch masters	€ 27	Book >>
Van Gogh Museum	World’s largest Van Gogh collection, also with official guided tours	€ 27	Book >>
Anne Frank House	WWII hiding place, sells out weeks ahead	€ 16,50	Official site >>
Madame Tussauds	Wax figures of celebrities and icons	from € 27	Book >>
Moco Museum	Banksy, street art, contemporary works	from € 17,95	Book >>
NEMO Science Museum	Hands-on science, free rooftop terrace	€ 21,50	Book >>
Stedelijk Museum	Modern and contemporary art	€ 22,50	Book >>
Heineken Experience	Brewery tour and tasting, 18+	€ 24,95	Book >>
Rembrandt House	Rembrandt’s restored home and studio	€ 23,50	Book >>
Artis Zoo	Zoo, planetarium and aquarium in one	from € 29,50	Book >>

Prices are for 2026, per adult. See the full list below for the complete range of Amsterdam museums, including smaller and free-with-card options.

Planning just one day in Amsterdam? Here’s how to fit the top museums in.

Find a museum: filter by city, Museumkaart and City Card

Looking for something specific? Filter 44 museums in Amsterdam and on day trips by city, by what is free with the Museumkaart or the I amsterdam City Card, and by what works for kids.

Can I buy tickets to Amsterdam museums at the door?

Not every Amsterdam museum needs advance booking, but a few genuinely do. Here’s a quick reference before you plan your day.

Museum	Advance booking	Timeslot	Tickets
Anne Frank House	Essential	Yes	Book >>
Van Gogh Museum	Essential	Yes	Book >>
Rijksmuseum	Recommended	Yes	Book >>
Moco Museum	Recommended	Yes	Book >>
NEMO Science Museum	Recommended on busy days	Usually	Book >>

Our Van Gogh Museum guide covers this particularly well: tickets are online-only, and popular time slots can sell out weeks in advance. Sold out for your date? Van Gogh Museum guided tours have their own places and often still have room.

What are the must-visit museums in Amsterdam?

According to the TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards, the Rijksmuseum, along with the Van Gogh Museum, are among the top 25 museums of the world. They are both conveniently located at Museum square (Museumplein). So even if you visit Amsterdam for one day, it’s easy to combine a visit.

Tip! Book your tickets to the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh Museum in advance, because you need timeslot reservation for both museums, and tickets are not that easy to get!

• Van Gogh museum tickets are sold out: what to do?
• Van Gogh Museum guided tours: official, small-group and private
• When is the best time to book Rijksmuseum tickets?
• How to book tickets to the Anne Frank house?

The Rijksmuseum is big enough to spend the whole day here. We recommend to book and early timeslot and start your visit with The Gallery of Honour.

Here you will find The Night Watch by Rembrandt, Vermeer’s paintings and other Dutch masterpieces by the great artists of the 17th century.

Van Gogh Museum is one of Amsterdam’s most popular museums, with the world’s largest collection of Van Gogh’s paintings. Check 2026 prices, opening hours and ticket availability → Prefer to visit with a guide? Compare Van Gogh Museum guided tours →

Museum	Address in Amsterdam	Tickets price (adults/kids)
Rijksmuseum	Museumstraat, 1	€27/free Order tickets online >>
Van Gogh Museum	Museumplein, 6	€27/free Book tickets online >>

Modern art museums in Amsterdam

If you like modern and contempotary artists, such as Andy Warhol, Banksy, KAWS, Jeff Koons, Keith Haring and more, pay a visit to the Moco modern art museum. Or walk a few steps further and check the Stedelijk museum of modern art.

Right now, the Stedelijk is hosting the Yayoi Kusama retrospective, the largest Kusama exhibition ever held in the Netherlands, running until 17 January 2027. It’s a separate, timed-entry ticket on top of the regular Stedelijk entrance, so check our full guide to visiting the Kusama exhibition before you book.

Also on right now: Chez Matisse: Masterpieces from Centre Pompidou at the H’ART Museum, running from 3 October 2026 to 14 February 2027, with over 80 works by Henri Matisse. See our full guide to the Chez Matisse exhibition for tickets, prices and opening hours.

Museum	Address in Amsterdam	Tickets price (adults/kids)
Moco Museum	Honthorststraat, 20 (Museumplein)	€22,95/€19,95 Tickets online >>
Stedelijk Museum	Paulus Potterstraat, 13	€22,50/free Book tickets online >>

Interactive museums in Amsterdam

Want to experience something different? Visit interactive museums and attractions in Amsterdam.

Museum	Address in Amsterdam	Tickets price (adults/kids)
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Amsterdam	Dam, 21	€25 / €15 Online discount >>
The Upside Down Museum	Europaboulevard, 5	€26,95 / €18,95 Order tickets online >>
WONDR Experience	Meeuwenlaan, 88	€25,95 / children under 10 not allowed Book tickets >>
The 5D Flight Experience This is Holland	Overhoeksplein, 51	€23,50 / €19,50 Buy tickets online >>
Heineken Experience	Stadhouderskade, 78	€24,95 / children under 18 are not allowed Book tickets online >>

Hidden gems: museums in Amsterdam canal houses

How about visiting a 17th century canal-side mansion? Once homes for the wealthy Amsterdammers, some canal houses are now open to the public as museums. Here are some of them: Museum of the canals (Herengracht 386), Museum Willet-Holthuysen (Herengracht 605), FOAM museum of photography (Keizersgracht 609).

Another great museum has been a real Amsterdam’s secret for almost two centuries! Our Lord in the Attic Museum (Oudezijds Voorburgwal 38-40, in the middle of the Red Light district), a typical 17th century house with a hidden secret: a chapel that served as a Catholic church for over 200 years.

Museums on Dam Square

What about a royal experience? Royal Palace Amsterdam (Nieuwezijds Voorburgwal 147, Dam square) is actually still used for King Willem-Alexander’s official receptions. But when not used by the royal family, the palace is open for visitors. Check if it’s open on the days of your visit >>

The building to the right from the Royal palace is the New Church (Nieuwe kerk). It often hosts world-famous photo and art exhibitions and events. Check out the agenda!

Other Amsterdam museums: ticket prices in 2026

The table below compares ticket prices for popular museums and attractions in Amsterdam, including adult and child/reduced admission as of August 2026. Prices can change, so check the museum’s official website before visiting.

Amsterdam museums and attractions: ticket prices and booking information

Museum / Attraction	Address	Adult	Child / Reduced	Tickets
The Anne Frank House	Westermarkt 20	€16.50	€7	Tickets online
Rembrandt House Museum	Jodenbreestraat 4	€23.50	€8	Online discount
H’ART Museum (former Hermitage)	Amstel 51	€25	N/A	Tickets online
Madame Tussauds Museum	Dam 20	from €27	from €22	Tickets online
Science Center NEMO	Oosterdok 2	€21.50	Free under 4	Tickets online
The National Maritime Museum	Kattenburgerplein 1	€18.50	€8.50	Tickets online
House of Bols: Cocktail & Genever Experience	Paulus Potterstraat 14	€19.50	N/A	Online discount
ARTIS Zoo	Plantage Kerklaan 38-40	€29.50	€25.50	Online discount
Micropia Museum	Plantage Kerklaan 38-40	€17	Free under 12	Tickets online
EYE Film Museum	IJpromenade 1	€15	Free	Tickets online
Allard Pierson Museum	Oude Turfmarkt 127	€15.50	€3.50	Tickets
The Amsterdam Dungeon	Rokin 78	€26.50	€21.50	Online discount
Museumwerf ‘t Kromhout	Hoogte Kadijk 147	€10	€5	N/A
Pipe Museum	Prinsengracht 488	€15	€7.50	N/A
De Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam	Plantage Middenlaan 2a	€13.50	€7	Tickets online
Diamonds Museum	Paulus Potterstraat 8	€12.50	€10	Tickets online
The Erotic Museum	Oudezijds Achterburgwal 54	€7	N/A	Tickets online
Red Light Secrets: Museum of Prostitution	Oudezijds Achterburgwal 60H	€17	N/A	Online discount
Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum	Oudezijds Achterburgwal 148	€9.50	N/A	Tickets online
Museum Van Loon	Keizersgracht 672	€16	€9	Tickets online
Houseboat Museum	Prinsengracht 296K	€10	€5	Tickets online
Jewish Historical Museum (JHM)	Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1	€30	€6	Tickets online
De Poezenboot (The Cat Boat)	Singel 38G	Donations welcome	N/A	N/A
Cat Cabinet	Herengracht 497	€12.50	Free	Tickets online
Torture Museum	Singel 449	€9	€5	Tickets online
Body Worlds Exhibition	Damrak 66	€22.50	€13.50	Tickets online
Wereldmuseum Amsterdam (former Tropenmuseum)	Linnaeusstraat 2	€18	€9	Online discount
Tulips Museum	Prinsengracht 112	€7	€4	N/A
Dutch Resistance Museum	Plantage Kerklaan 61	€16	€8.50	Tickets online
Dutch Funeral Museum	Kruislaan 124	€11	€6	N/A

How long will each museum visit take?

If you’re trying to fit several museums into one day, here’s roughly how much time to budget for each.

• Rijksmuseum: 2-4 hours
• Van Gogh Museum: 1,5-2 hours (the official guided tour takes about 1 hour)
• Anne Frank House: 1 hour
• NEMO Science Museum: 2-3 hours
• Moco Museum: 1-1,5 hours
• Rembrandt House: 1-1,5 hours

With the Rijksmuseum and NEMO each needing half a day on their own, most visitors realistically manage 2-3 museums comfortably in one day, not more. Planning to combine several? Check our Amsterdam in one day itinerary for a realistic route.

Which Amsterdam museum passes are best value?

If you’re planning to visit more than 4-5 museums in Amsterdam, we recommend to buy one of the Amsterdam museum passes:

• I amsterdam city card (recommended for tourists)
• Museum card, valid for 1 year (best value for the locals)

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Museumkaart vs I amsterdam City Card: quick comparison

	Museumkaart	I amsterdam City Card
Price (2026)	€ 75/yr adults, € 39/yr under 18	€ 67 to € 140 (24h to 120h)
Best for	Residents, frequent visitors	Tourists, a few days
Museums	✅ 500+, unlimited visits	✅ Selected, one visit each
Van Gogh Museum	✅ Included	❌ Not included
Anne Frank House	❌ Not included	❌ Not included
Public transport	❌ Not included	✅ Included
Canal cruise	❌ Not included	✅ Included
Bike rental	❌ Not included	✅ 24h included
Registration	Photo + EU address	None, instant use

Do I need to pre-book tickets or time slots?

Many of Amsterdam’s most popular museums strongly recommend or even require pre-booking. If you’re planning to visit the Anne Frank house, the Van Gogh Museum, or the Rijksmuseum, be sure to book your tickets in advance.

Best Amsterdam museums for kids

• NEMO Science museum
• Artis Royal Zoo
• WONDR Experience
• Ripley’s Believe It or Not!
• Treasure hunt at the Van Gogh museum

Check more things to do in Amsterdam and the Netherlands with kids.

FAQ about Amsterdam museums

How much do museums cost in Amsterdam?

Amsterdam museum prices in 2026 range from free to around € 27 per adult ticket. The Rijksmuseum costs € 27, the Van Gogh Museum is € 27, and the Anne Frank House is € 16.50 for adults (€ 7 for children). Check our full overview of Amsterdam museum prices for the rest.

What is the adult ticket price for Amsterdam museums?

Adult ticket prices for Amsterdam’s major museums typically run between € 10 and € 27. The Rijksmuseum and Van Gogh Museum both charge € 27 per adult, the Anne Frank House is € 16.50, and NEMO Science Museum is € 21.50. See our full adult price table for over 25 museums and attractions.

What are the top 3 museums in Amsterdam?

The three most visited and highest-rated museums in Amsterdam are the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, and the Anne Frank House. All three regularly rank among the best museums in the world, so if you only have time for a few, start here.

What is better, Rijksmuseum or Van Gogh Museum?

It depends on what you like. The Rijksmuseum is bigger, with Dutch masters like Rembrandt’s The Night Watch, and needs 2 to 4 hours to see properly. The Van Gogh Museum is smaller and more focused, built entirely around the world’s largest Van Gogh collection, and takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. Art lovers usually lean toward Van Gogh, while fans of classic Dutch painting and history prefer the Rijksmuseum. If you have the time, visit both. They are right next to each other on Museumplein.

Do I need to book Amsterdam museum tickets in advance?

Not every Amsterdam museum requires advance booking, but a few genuinely do. Booking is essential for the Anne Frank House and the Van Gogh Museum, as both regularly sell out. For the Rijksmuseum, booking is strongly recommended, especially on weekends and during school holidays.

What is the cheapest way to visit Amsterdam museums?

The cheapest way to visit several Amsterdam museums is with the I amsterdam City Card. It gives free entry to 70+ museums, including the Rijksmuseum, Rembrandt House, NEMO Science Museum, and more. Use our free calculator to check if it’s worth it for your trip. If you do decide to get one, the I amsterdam City Card Explorer is usually the best money-saving option.

What are the current major exhibitions in Amsterdam museums?

Right now there are two: the Yayoi Kusama retrospective at the Stedelijk Museum, running until 17 January 2027, the largest Kusama exhibition ever held in the Netherlands (regular adult tickets € 32,50; I amsterdam City Card and Museumkaart holders pay a reduced € 10), and Chez Matisse: Masterpieces from Centre Pompidou at the H’ART Museum, running from 3 October 2026 to 14 February 2027, with over 80 works by Henri Matisse (adult tickets € 29,50). See our full guides to the Kusama exhibition and the Chez Matisse exhibition for opening hours and how to book.

Visiting Amsterdam? Plan your trip

• Arriving to the Netherlands by plane? This is how you can easily get from the airport to the city center.
• Travelling from another European city (Paris, Brussels, Berlin) by an international train? It will take you to Amsterdam Central station in the city center.
• There are hundreds of nice hotels in Amsterdam for every taste and budget. We recommend Ambassade hotel, Andaz Prinsengracht and other hotels in the Nine Streets area on the canal belt of Amsterdam.
• Travel by public transport in Amsterdam with an unlimited pass for 1-7 days.
• Alternatively buy the I amsterdam city card, which includes public transport, museums entrance, canal cruise and 24 hours bike rental.
• Check out our list of top 15 best things to do in Amsterdam and canal cruise tickets prices and tips.

Enjoy your visit to Amsterdam!

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