Our Amsterdam Holidays

If your planning a trip to Amsterdam then you’ve possibly got at least one museum on your list that you wouldn’t mind visiting.  If your an art lover or a history lover, then there’s probably several museums in Amsterdam on your  ‘todo’ list.

Well how about adding at least a couple more onto your list for while your there?   There not exactly forgotten. But probably don’t receive as much attention as they deserve.

Plenty of people visit the popular museums such as the Rijksmuseum,Van Gogh,The Anne Frank house and sex museum to name just a few.  But what about the other hidden little treasures that most visitors don’t know about? Let alone go to see.

Make these forgotten museums feel special the next time your in Amsterdam.

1.) Persmuseum (Press museum)
Address: Zeeburgerkade 10, 1019 HA Amsterdam

Amsterdam’s Persmuseum (Press museum) is the home to hundreds of years worth everything that’s been printed in newspapers and magazines across the Netherlands.  Browse through publicity posters,photos and written material for all kinds of events and news that happened in the past.  The Press museum isn’t open on Mondays, but are open between Tuesday – Friday 10am til pm. And Saturdays from 12pm – 5pm.

2.) Brilmuseum (National Museum Of Spectacles)
Address: Gastuismolensteeg 7, 1016 AM Amsterdam

The Brilmuseum is all about glasses. From modern day influences like Elton John,Elvis Costello and John Lennon, to old time classics from upto 700 years ago.  Check out some of the old time fashions and wonder what you’d look like with them on nowadays, or be greatful that prescribed glasses don’t look like how they used to.

3.) Museum Willet-Holthuysen
Address: Herengracht 605, 1017 CE Amsterdam

In 1895 this 17th century canal house was bequeathed to the city of Amsterdam by Mrs Willet-Holthuysen. With the house, she left her late husbands art collection along with all the furniture.

4.) Vodka Museum
Address: Damrak 33, 1012 LK Amsterdam

A small museum on Damrak, the Vodka museum is only a small museum and is probably missed by many tourists to Amsterdam. Experience 3 floors of vodka with a collection of around 500 various vodkas.  You’ll even be able to enjoy a shot or two from the vodka shop.  Surely it’s worth checking out? Even if just for the vodkas at the end.

5.) Bijbelsmuseum (Biblical museum)
Address: Herengracht 366-368, 1016 CH Amsterdam

This museum is about one book and one thing only, the bible.  The Biblical museum has been designed with authenticity in mind. Here you can take in everything to do with the bible, including the smells from some of the stories. Learn where the bible began and how it influenced the Dutch.

6.) Verzetsmuseum – Dutch Resistance Museum
Address: Verzetsmuseum Plantage Kerklaan 61, 1018 CX Amsterdam

Here is where you’ll get the feel of Amsterdam during the German occupation.  Witness how everyday life was during that scary time back when Hitler had his mind set on conquering all of Europe.  The Verzetsmuseum is dedicated to this period of Dutch history, with old style posters,photographs and films you’ll almost feel like your there.

7.) The Max Euwe Centre and the Chess Museum (Schaakmuseum)
Address: Max Euweplein 30a, 1017 MB Amsterdam

The Chess museum doesn’t really need much of a description as it’s all about, well chess.  Learn the techincal aspects of the game or read popular literature, you can jump right into the history of this long time game.  The staff will be more than willing to answer any questions you may have, or show you around.

8.) Kattenkabinet (Cat Cabinet)
Address: Herengracht 497, 1017 BT Amsterdam

Dedicated to the design and artistic creation of cats. The Kattenkabinet started off as a mans love for his cat, that he created the Kattenkabinet in memory of him.  Here you’ll find artwork with references to cats at every turn.  This is great for anyone who happens to be a lover of cats.

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