Visiting some of the many museums in Amsterdam, Netherlands, is a great way to experience this amazing city in its full glory. But remember that there are two ways you can approach this.
One is to check out Amsterdam’s famous museums like Rijksmuseum, Van Gogh Museum, or Anne Frank House. The other is to get adventurous and visit a few of the unusual museums the city has to offer. If you are intrigued by the second option, here are some that should definitely be on your list.
Micropia
According to Micropia’s website, they are the first museum for microbes in the world. Whether that’s true or not, visiting this museum is certainly a one-of-a-kind experience. It offers a great chance to learn about the world of microbes, see how they look and find out more about their role in the everyday life of humans.
KattenKabinet
KattenKabinet is a museum entirely dedicated to cats. It features sculptures, paintings, drawings, and all sorts of other artworks depicting cats. And expectedly, it provides a home to several cats you can pet while there.
Amsterdam Cheese Museum
Cheese has a rich tradition in the Netherlands, so it isn’t surprising that Amsterdam has a cheese museum. The Amsterdam Cheese Museum is dedicated to Dutch cheese and covers the history of cheese making in the Netherlands with exhibitions that feature multimedia presentations, tools, and cheeses. The great thing about this museum is that you can also sample all the cheeses you learn about and even buy some of them.