Top 5 Must-See Activities in Amsterdam

These are the most famous Amsterdam tourist attractions & sight tours which sees thousands and millions of visitors each year:


Amsterdam Contemporary Art Galleries

Amsterdam is home to more than 90 museums and most of these are dedicated to fine arts. As the birthplace of some of the most influential artists of all time, Amsterdam is definitely a great place to visit for the art lovers. From the impressive works of Van Gogh to the remarkable masterpieces displayed at the Rijksmuseum, there are absolutely so many things that an art lover will find fascinating in Amsterdam. If you are not sure where to go, check out this list of the best Amsterdam art museums and galleries.

Top Amsterdam Art Galleries

Best Amsterdam Museums

Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam

The Rijksmuseum is the best museum in the world to view some of the greatest Dutch artwork and paintings Collections. One of the museum’s top attractions is The Night...

Amsterdam National Maritime Museum Skip-the-line-Ticket

1. Amsterdam National Maritime Museum Skip-the-line-Ticket

clock Duration: 30 to 90 m
  • Entry to the National Maritime Museum in Amsterdam with possibility to skip the admission line.
  • Ticket to the 11th most visited museums in the Netherlands
  • Three hours into the Dutch maritime history through nautical globes, maps, ship instruments, paintings and more.
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Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam

The Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam houses Netherland’s largest collection of contemporary arts and modern arts. Here, you’ll find everything from photography, ceramics to paintings by renowned artists, Calder, Klee, and Mondriaan. In 2013, the...

Amsterdam: Jewish Museum Entrance Ticket

2. Amsterdam: Jewish Museum Entrance Ticket

clock Duration: 1 to 4 hou
  • Two-hour self-tour around the the streets of Amsterdam's Jewish Cultural Quarter.
  • Entry to five different museums and historical buildings with a single ticket.
  • Audio-tour and map to guide yourself around the area.
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Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam

Van Gogh Museum is perhaps the most popular museum in Amsterdam, which means that it’s also the busiest. Nevertheless, visiting this museum is definitely worth it. There’s a massive amount of art pieces to see here and more than 200 pieces of...

Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam Admission Ticket

3. Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam Admission Ticket

clock Duration: 45 to 90 m
  • An opportunity to visit one of the most interesting art museums in the Netherlands.
  • This is convenient skip the line entrance ticket and self-guided tour of the Stedelijk Museum.
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The Moco Museum

The Moco Museum is dedicated to contemporary and modern art and is housed in a gorgeous 1900 villa designed by Eduard Cuypers, a popular Dutch architect. Opened in 2016, the museum has been at the forefront in promoting...

The Amsterdam Dungeon Entrance Ticket

4. The Amsterdam Dungeon Entrance Ticket

clock Duration: 45 minutes
  • Entry ticket with possibility to skip the line at the Amsterdam Dungeon.
  • Face with over 500 years of Amsterdam's darkest history.
  • Interactive experience where shockingly scary true stories are brought back to life.
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Hermitage Museum in Amsterdam

The Hermitage Museum in Amsterdam is a museum that’s dedicated to showcasing art exhibitions obtained from St. Petersburg’s grand state Hermitage museum. Located along the banks of the Amstel river, the museum was housed in a former home...

Skip the Line: Amsterdam's Ripley's Believe It or Not Ticket

5. Skip the Line: Amsterdam's Ripley's Believe It or Not Ticket

clock Duration: 1 hour
  • Be ready to meet people who has made it into the book of Guinness World Records and hear stories about other rare collections by the explorer, Robert Ripley.
  • Skip-the-line to start this bizarre experience right away.
  • Accessible during the whole day, the approximate duration of the visit is 1 hour.
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Rembrandt House Museum

The Rembrandt House is a museum dedicated to the life and work of the famous Dutch painter, Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn. It showcases some of the most interesting aspects of his artistic craft as well as his life during the height...

Moco Museum Amsterdam Admission Ticket - Banksy and more

6. Moco Museum Amsterdam Admission Ticket - Banksy and more

clock Duration: 1 hour
  • A chance to see the inside works of one of the world's most famous graffiti artists.
  • A time saving skip the line entrance ticket to one of Amsterdam top modern art museums at your chosen time.
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House of Bols Amsterdam Entrance Ticket Plus Cocktail

7. House of Bols Amsterdam Entrance Ticket Plus Cocktail

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  • Enjoy a visit to The House of Bols, The Cocktail and Genever Experience on the Museumplein in Amsterdam. Be part of an unique adventure and an unforgettable interactive experience of the glamorous world of cocktails, liqueurs, bartending and the Dutch spirit Genever. At the House of Bols you will learn all about Lucas Bols – the world’s oldest...
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Amsterdam: Portuguese Synagogue Entrance Ticket

8. Amsterdam: Portuguese Synagogue Entrance Ticket

clock Duration: 30 to 90 m
  • Explore Amsterdam’s Jewish history and heritage with admission to the Portuguese Synagogue, a 17th-century Sephardic place of worship with stunning architecture and artifacts. Take in the beautifully-preserved interior, from grand stone pillars to plaster walls and a series of 72 windows.

    Your ticket includes admission to the most...
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Skip the Line: Amsterdam Museum - The Golden Coach Entrance Ticket

9. Skip the Line: Amsterdam Museum - The Golden Coach Entrance Ticket

clock Duration: 2 hours
  • Enjoy the opportunity to visit the Amsterdam museum while visiting Amsterdam and skip the museum's queues. It is an ancient monument where you can see, read, hear and taste how the city of Amsterdam...
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Admission Ticket to Museum Willet-Holthuysen in Amsterdam

10. Admission Ticket to Museum Willet-Holthuysen in Amsterdam

clock Duration: 2 hours
  • Visit Museum Willet-Holthuysen and experience what it was like to live in a high-class canal house in Amsterdam. The Willet-Holthuysen Museum is located in a 17th century double canal house at Herengracht number...
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Skip the Line: Youseum Amsterdam Ticket

11. Skip the Line: Youseum Amsterdam Ticket

clock Duration: 1 to 2 hou
  • Step into Europe's #1 social media experience! Create wonderful memories and pictures in more than 15 interactive rooms. Youseum provides you with a 5 ?? shareable experience and a full camera roll!

    Youseum is the most fun activity to do with friends and family!
    The biggest social media experience is all about YOU and social media. It's...
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Skip the Line: Body Worlds Amsterdam Ticket

12. Skip the Line: Body Worlds Amsterdam Ticket

clock Duration: 1 hour 30
  • Explore the mysteries of the human body with an entrance ticket to Body Worlds Amsterdam, and see the permanent “The Happiness Project” during this 1.5-hour exhibition. Marvel at real human specimens, and explore the effects of happiness on the body and soul.

    This fascinating new exhibition by Dr. Gunther von Hagens, centrally located...
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Combo Ticket Rijksmuseum Amsterdam and 1-Hour Canal Cruise

13. Combo Ticket Rijksmuseum Amsterdam and 1-Hour Canal Cruise

clock Duration: 3 to 8 hou
  • Combine a trip to the world-famous Rijksmuseum Amsterdam with a spectacular one-hour cruise through the historic canal district! Even better, you'll enjoy the discount when you buy these tickets in this way compared to booking them...
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Conclusion

One of the most common mistakes that visitors make when visiting Amsterdam is thinking that they can simply show up to any of these museums and other attractions in the city, buy their tickets, and get inside. However, there are more than 18 million visitors that visit Amsterdam each year and the last thing you want on your vacation is to waste most of your precious time standing in the long lines. So to avoid these hassles, it’s highly recommended that you book your tickets in advance. For instance, you can avail of the I Amsterdam City Card, which is a great way to navigate the city and visit some of the museums mentioned above. You can also opt for the Amsterdam Hop-On Hop-Off Boat Tour, which is an easy and convenient way of getting around the city’s most famous attractions.