History Museums in Amsterdam

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

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Learn about Rembrandt's life and see his original etchings

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Visit a cultural hub with an impressive collection from antiquity to the present

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The Jewish Cultural Quarter includes the Jewish Museum (formerly known as the Jewish Historical Museum), the Portuguese Synagogue (built in 1675), the Hollandsche Schouwburg (National Holocaust Memorial), and the Jewish Museum Junior (an educational children's museum designed like a traditional Jewish home). The Jewish Museum itself is housed in four monumental synagogues near Waterlooplein, making it a great place to start on a family day out in central Amsterdam.

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Learn about the Red Light District and see historic canal views

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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.

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Learn about cultures from all over the world without leaving Amsterdam

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

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

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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.