Why the
Museums of Holland
are special

The Netherlands is a nation of museums. On a per size basis, it has more than any other country in the world. And Amsterdam by itself has several dozen.

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Top 5
Holland Museums

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All are located in Amsterdam.

Rijksmuseum

Boasts a treasure-trove of masterpieces from Holland's 17th century Golden Age of Painting period. Rembrandt's "Night Watch" is the most famous.

Stedlijk

A haven for modern and contemporary art by Cezanne, Matisse, and other masters.

Van Gogh

World's largest collection of Van Gogh's paintings and drawings.

Heritage

Changing exhibitions of works from the Heritage Museum in St Petersburg, Russia.

NEMO

Hands-on exhibits on science and tech for inquisitive kids from 4 to 100.

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Other must-visit museums

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Amsterdam  Historical (city's past) Ann Frank (where she hid) Rembrandt House (etchings) Resistance (Nazi occupation era)

Hague  Mauritshuis (features Vermeer's "Girl with the Pearl Earring" - see photo above)

Otterlo  Kroller Muller (known for its Van Goghs and sculpture garden)

Rotterdam  Boijmans Van Beuningen (diverse periods with Dutch emphasis)

Utrecht  St Catherine's Convent (medieval religious)

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More
Holland Museums
tips & insights

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Wide Variety

A sampling of focuses: bags and purses coffee erotica funeral film houseboats marijuana perfume bottles photograph pipes theatre torture tulips vodka wax statues

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Geographical convenience

Many of the museums in Amsterdam are concentrated in a relatively small, easy-to-walk area.

Wonders of Holland - Home page

World's Top 100 Wonders

World's Top 1000 Wonders

Site map

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Netherlands Board of Tourism

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Girl Pearl Earring photoŠNBTC

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