Suggestions for History museums near Amsterdam

Vasiliki🌿🌸 • March 30, 2017Picturesque windmills village, worth visiting. Don't miss the free workshop of wooden shoes making. I don't believe the charged entrance to some windmills is worth

Ioanna A. • December 3, 2013A nice museum. Try to see everything but if you don't its ok! Definitely though visit the ship outside! Definitely definitely definitely! It was amazing!!!!

Gi E. • July 18, 2015One of the things I enjoyed the most in Amsterdam! A must do for art lovers ❤️

Václav L. • May 12, 2011A lot of fun for kids in Verkade chocolate and biscuit factory.

Nilo V. • June 15, 2016Top museum, cool staff. A MUST in Amsterdam.

Nieko M. • October 20, 2015Prices now € 4 per person/€ 2 per child.

Jan R. • November 22, 2015Impressive old boat. It's part of the Maritime Museum.

Charles C. • August 20, 2011A hidden gem! A fascinating story and very special place. Even though it's being renovated, it's still a fantastic experience. The audio guide is excellent!

Koen v. • August 31, 2014One of the openly hidden secrets off Amsterdam. Step inside the history of the city. (and the most part it's even free of charge)

Jorge B. • September 3, 2015Incredible experience. Harrowing and haunting. Get there early if you haven't booked in advance and make friends in the line - it'll make the wait more pleasant!

The Heritage a. • August 14, 2010I love the Children's Museum at the Jewish Historical Museum in Amsterdam

Mansour • November 14, 2018Good place to visit in Amsterdam you can reach by tour bus or using uber

Shehnaz H. • March 23, 2013Fantastic example of Amsterdam Style. Make sure to get the guided tour.

Aline B. • October 25, 2015This exhibition shows the history of the Dutch chocolate/cookie brand, including the machinery that produces their goods. You even get a cookie sample at the end.

Rachel G. • June 15, 2018Originally home to one of the wealthiest families of the Dutch Golden Age, this house museum shows rotating exhibitions of contemporary art—often by artists who have created work just for the space.

Andre Luis D. • December 3, 2013A lesson of the culture of Amsterdam and also Netherlands. Friendly people like many others in this wonderful city. A little far from downtown, but we enjoyed a lot.

Mayita L. • March 14, 2017Fantastic museum with a lot of information that is not usually shared! Loved it. They have an audio tour also which is pretty sweet.

Marieke v. • August 7, 2014Voor allerlei reparaties

Jonas d. • February 28, 2015Great museum with beautyful exhibitions. Nice for kids too, with lots of creative workshops.

Luisito • April 17, 2014Awesome! Tijdmeten door de eeuwen heen.

Anthony C. • September 26, 2016Best place to learn the history of Amsterdam's most famous area.

Jenny R. • September 12, 2010Beautiful canal house museum! I love the blue room and all of the animal paintings.

Hans v. • January 3, 2015Great to have this in the city center. Beautiful building with a rich tradition. Go at night and check out classes.

Pedro V. • September 21, 2021Beautiful monument inaugurated in SEP’21, where it is displayed 102k names of Dutch Holocaust victims! The mirrored structure is simply fantastic!

Wez L. • November 10, 2014What an amazing garden! Hidden in between the canals.

Evan W. • February 18, 2015A nice collection of pipes from 100s of years ago in different cultures up until now. Very beautifully carved. They also offer pipes for you to buy but be prepare to spend!

Sabine S. • August 6, 2014De mystieke sfeer van het oosten in de beelden

Cynthia D. • April 4, 2013The famous handbag museum is best explored in an hour, meandering through the excellent exhibits. Be sure to have a close look at the intricately beaded bags, and the art deco lucites.

Nathan W. • February 16, 2020This is a good museum to learn about diamonds and great place to get jewellery. A very interesting museum. Staff were friendly.