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History Museums in Amsterdam

Top 10 History Museums

<City 75061> things to do #1: Red Light Secrets Museum #1
Red Light Secrets Museum

Learn about the Red Light District and see historic canal views

4.3 (260 reviews)
<City 75061> things to do #2: Rijksmuseum #2
Rijksmuseum

Journey through Dutch art history, from Rembrandt to Van Gogh, in Amsterdam

4.5 (474 reviews)
<City 75061> things to do #3: Wereldmuseum Amsterdam #3
Wereldmuseum Amsterdam

Learn about cultures from all over the world without leaving Amsterdam

4.5 (118 reviews)
<City 75061> things to do #4: Rembrandt House Museum #4
Rembrandt House Museum

Learn about Rembrandt's life and see his original etchings

4.6 (1,391 reviews)
<City 75061> things to do #5: Nationaal Holocaustmuseum #5
Nationaal Holocaustmuseum

Take time to reflect, honor, and learn about the victims of the Holocaust

4.5 (97 reviews)
<City 75061> things to do #6: Dutch Resistance Museum #6
Dutch Resistance Museum

The Dutch Resistance Museum explores the period from 14 May 1940 to 5 May 1945, when the Netherlands was occupied by Nazi Germany. Visitors can learn about the Dutch way of life via a series of exhibitions featuring artifacts, objects, video displays, and more.

4.8 (305 reviews)
<City 75061> things to do #7: Museum Our Lord in the Attic #7
Museum Our Lord in the Attic

This 17th-century canal house has a literal highlight - a miniature, yet fully functional, church hidden in its attic! Now Amsterdam's oldest museum, Ons' Lieve Heer Op Solder is a beautiful slice of perfectly preserved history and exemplifies the city's tolerant attitude towards culture and religion.

4.5 (1,061 reviews)
<City 75061> things to do #8: Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum #8
Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum

The world's oldest cannabis museum can be found right in the heart of Amsterdam's Red Light District. Learn all about the history and uses of this popular and controversial plant.

4.3 (93 reviews)
<City 75061> things to do #9: The New Church Amsterdam #9
The New Church Amsterdam

Discover a monument known for its exhibitions of art, photography and diverse cultures

4.3 (97 reviews)
<City 75061> things to do #10: Museum of The Canals #10
Museum of The Canals

Learn more about Amsterdam's UNESCO-protected canals

4.7 (104 reviews)

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