Museums in Amsterdam

Amsterdam is renowned for its distinctive architecture, unique culture, canals, and the easy-going and broad-minded personality of its citizens; as a result, millions of visitors love to visit this fantastic city every year. The Dutch art can be seen in the museums and out on the roads that cover almost every thing, from amateur art to masterpieces of well-known artists.

Netherlands have more than 400 museums all over the country, Amsterdam have 50 museums within its city limits becoming one of the main attractions for the tourists. Besides the traditional work of the experienced and masters, film, photography and modern art is also blossoming in the atmosphere of Amsterdam. The city has the honor for having some of the historical museums that add to be fascinating attractions for its visitors. Off all the several other museums, unique Van Gogh Museum definitely is very interesting venue to visit. This fantastic museum, beside 200 Van Gogh’s masterpieces exhibit around 500 of his best sketches. This museum is the paradise for the true art lovers.

This exhibition features some of the most famous pieces of Dutch apart from a period know as the Golden Age of the Netherlands, an important part of Dutch cultural history.

State museum, Rijksmuseum is also located in Amsterdam. This is the biggest museum in Amsterdam and of course of Netherlands as well, and is popular among the art lovers for its vast collection of masterpieces and exhibitions. A part from the golden era of Netherlands, this exhibition enhances famous features of the Dutch art.

Another museum Anne Frank House situated in the center of the city is the historic place where a teen girl wrote her diary while hiding out with her family from the Nazi army. The masterpiece, original diary is still at this house attracting millions of visitors from all over the places.

If you ever wonder of becoming a celebrity, now it is your chance to become an idol icon at Madame Tussauds museum Amsterdam. In this museum, you can have a picture with Joop van den Ende, George Clooney, Johnny Depp and the dashing beauty Angelina Jolie. Here at Madame Tussauds visitors can observe Rembrandt while at work, see Bob, Marley, Bono, Kylie, Minogue or attend court with Princess Maxima.

Though the Het Rembrandthuis is a museum, it was originally the house of Rembrandt now preserved as a museum. It only displays his works, specifically his etchings. Many of his original etchings kept here cannot be seen in other museums around the world.

Another amazing place to visit is Amsterdam’s Historic Museum or   Amsterdam Historical Museum, located in the heart of the city offering a fascinating vision of the great history and innovative transition. From a small remote fishing town to one of the most developed and modern cities of Europe is Amsterdam.

With the range of exhibits and cultural events provided by all the museums in Amsterdam, something special is there present for the visitors and citizens of this great city.