Museum of the Canals: Amsterdam's Historic Waterways
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10 Ratings
Amsterdam

Discover Amsterdam’s canal history at the Museum of the Canals. Enjoy a captivating audiovisual tour through 400 years of heritage. Book your ticket now.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Museum of the Canals - Discover the history of Amsterdam and its iconic canals. Situated in a 17th-century canal house in the heart of the city, the Museum of the Canals features classical period rooms, a permanent multimedia tour, a stunning garden, and rotating exhibitions. Enjoyable for visitors of all ages!
What's Included
  • Audio guide in 9 languages
  • Admission to the Museum of the Canals
Additional Information

Discover the history of Amsterdam’s canals at the Museum of the Canals (Grachtenmuseum) in Amsterdam. An impressive audiovisual exhibition will guide you through 400 years of the city’s history, showing how Amsterdam evolved from a tiny fishing village into a bustling metropolis. You’ll also learn about the significance of the canals, which were designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2010.

Location
Herengracht 386
Herengracht
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Mangiaeviaggia
Sep 4, 2024
Interesting museum that tells the story of Amsterdam's growth - Very well made and maintained museum that explains the growth of the city of Amsterdam. Beautiful garden. The well-made audio guide. Recommended
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Anncl5576nw
Sep 4, 2024
Surprising gem in Amsterdam - We had the privilege of visiting this wonderful museum on Sept. 1. It was probably the most enjoyable experience we had on our visit to Amsterdam. I was astounded by the details of the exhibits and learned so much history. The INCLUDED audio tour was excellent, giving us all the time we wanted in each room before moving on to the next. The museum is easily accessible by tram, and is located in a lovely residential neighborhood away from the central bustle of the city. We also were able to enjoy a leisurely walk from there to our next goal, the Rijksmuseum.
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Johnandkate1
May 23, 2024
Very well put together museum - This museum should be a must see for anyone interested in the history of Amsterdam and it’s canals. The audio (included in admission price) and the exhibits were excellent and made the tour such a worthy experience. Highly recommended
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Laurylau-p
Jul 15, 2024
The canals project - City Canal Museum: small, but well-maintained and interactive. Friendly staff. I can not say how much the ticket cost as it was free with the museum card.
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Spud0018
Jun 29, 2024
Museum providing history of Amsterdam - Good starting point to understand the history of Amsterdam and how the city came to be. Audio tour with listening devices provided. Nice little garden in the back. Thought the price of admission though was a little steep.
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Davidjd8686mk
May 29, 2024
Learn how Amsterdam planned its growth - Interesting history of the growth of the city and building of the canals. Also provides a good opportunity to look around a building and gardens on one of the canals.
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