The Best Museums to Check Out in Amsterdam

Amsterdam, Netherlands.
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One of the best parts of traveling to a foreign city is getting to see things that you wouldn’t see anywhere else. Museums are a great place to accomplish this; from art to artifacts many museums house treasured objects that are truly one of a kind. Amsterdam is an amazing city when it comes to museums and here are three that you must check out.

Van Gogh Museum

Everyone is familiar with Starry Night, but did you know that there’s an entire museum dedicated to Vincent Van Gogh’s art and life in Amsterdam? It holds over 200 paintings and 700 letters that he created and wrote before he died. Visitors need to book a timeslot ticket in advance but admission is free with an Iamsterdam city card.

NEMO Science Museum

NEMO is the largest science museum in the Netherlands and is the perfect museum to check out if you have kids. Interactive exhibits and workshops can help any visit gain a better understanding of science. It’s also free with an Iamsterdam card.

WONDR

Billed as “an artistic playground for adults” WONDR is the best museum for anyone looking to have a bit of fun. It’s composed of 15 interactive exhibits perfect for the kid in you to explore.