The Netherlands · MUSEUMS
On a wet afternoon a museum here is not a fallback, it is the plan. The 15 below cover Van Gogh and the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam, the Mauritshuis in The Hague and the odd ones in between, with entry prices and which slots to take.
See Van Gogh’s greatest works, letters, and drawings at Amsterdam’s timed-entry museum, with optional audio guide and flexible cancellation.
“Wonderful! Well worth the time and money. The only disappointment was my favorite painting was not included in this exhibit.”
See Banksy, Warhol, Basquiat, Kusama and digital art at Amsterdam’s Moco Museum, with an audio guide, flexible booking and Museumplein access.
“Very nice experience! Tickets were cheaper than at the entrance of the museum.”
Turn Amsterdam upside down in 25 playful rooms with optical illusions, a voice-activated ball pit, free digital photos, and a freakshake café.
“I loved everything, from the excellent customer service from the host at the entrance to the fancy areas for pictures. loved the fact that you can download all your pictures. and the staffs were ready to assist where possible”
Step inside a former Amsterdam brothel, hear a sex worker’s story, sit in a red light window, and learn how the district really works.
“It was very interesting. You learn a lot about the red light and the girls that work in it ect.”
See giant robots, world records, optical illusions, and Dam Square views at Ripley's Amsterdam, with fast-track entry and a relaxed café stop.
“Lots of interactive things to do through the museum and a different themes through every turn from one seat cinemas to the jungle to a disco scene. Great for all ages a must do when passing through and good if you've visited other Ripleys sites.”
Pair Van Gogh’s masterpieces with a 75-minute Amsterdam canal cruise, including timed museum entry, multilingual audio, and flexible boat boarding.
“The environment and art in the Van Gogh Museum were incredible. I found the story of his life and struggles very moving, and the art he created in spite of his struggles is incredible. The canal cruise was relaxing and so informative, would highly recommend doing this if it’s a first trip to Amsterdam and you want to learn a bit about the city and its history.”
Step inside Rembrandt’s Amsterdam home, see his studio and etching attic, and follow his life with an excellent multimedia tour.
“Incredible!! Loved it and the audio guides were fantastic”
Pair Van Gogh’s masterpieces with a one-hour Amsterdam canal cruise in a practical, time-saving ticket for a first visit.
“I ended up not using the canal trip part of the ticket. I couldn't find the office and having to physically go there to pre book while on a short, busy trip was a pain. However, the Van Gogh Museum was excellent. Many of his more famous works are at other galleries, eg Starry Night but there are plenty of beautiful and interesting paintings here, along with sketches, letters etc. Well worth a visit if you have any interest at all in this extraordinary artist.”
Review of Amsterdam’s NEMO Science Museum, with hands-on exhibits, lab experiments, a chain reaction show, and rooftop city views.
“There's something for age group. We enjoyed our visit there.”
Explore Amsterdam’s STRAAT Museum, a huge former warehouse filled with 180-plus street-art works, giant murals, sculptures, and installations.
“The museum was larger than life-The art murals were diverse and striking, thought provoking, and there was an information panel on each installation, as well as a QR code to scan to discover more. An informative history relating to urban art and graffiti up to the current era. Thoroughly recommended.”
Skip the Van Gogh Museum’s long entry lines, follow a private guide through his life and art, then keep exploring with an all-day ticket.
“Irina was my guide for the Van Gough Small group tour on October 6, 2025. She was professional and quite educated in the world of Van Gough and European art in general. I felt as though I learned the equivalent of one semester of European art from her in 2.5 hours! I cannot imagine a better experience if you are interested in one of the most iconic painters in history. Irina is a treasure! Thank you for the best tour I’ve ever taken!”
See Banksy, Warhol, Basquiat, and interactive art at Amsterdam’s Moco Museum with flexible admission and a free six-language audio guide.
“Decent price for all the works of art you get to see. We spent quite a bit of time here and there's a fun interactive section downstairs. You could pay on the door but we pre booked. Spread over multiple floors with a floor dedicated to Banksy pieces. A good one for the art lovers!”
Explore modern art, Dutch design, and major temporary exhibitions at Amsterdam’s Stedelijk Museum with mobile entry and an audio guide.
“Interesting! It’s the kind of art, you love or you hate! Unfortunatelly, I had no time ti see Marina Abramovic experience!”
Small-group Van Gogh Museum tour in Amsterdam with reserved entry, expert guides, major paintings, and a full-day admission ticket.
“Anita was a very professional and personal guide with technical knowledge of the material as she guided our family threough the museum.”
Explore Amsterdam’s three-floor Cannabis Museum, with live plants, hemp history, science exhibits, an audio tour, and a free goodie bag.
“Just brilliant ! Good fun and you get to try the gravity bong at the end and chat to a friendly expert . Loved it .”
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