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Historisch Museum Kalverstraat 92 (523 18 22).   The
Amsterdam Historical Museum is housed in the former city orphanage. This
monumental building dates from the 17th-century, and has a beautiful courtyard.
It is located just of Kalverstraat, one of Amsterdam's main shopping streets,
but the entrance is a bit hard to find, tucked away in a little alley as
it is. The museum illustrates the historical growth of Amsterdam from a
tiny village to the present day metropolis. If you think this sounds boring
pay this museum a visit, because the combined archeological exhibits, the
interactive displays and the paintings by the 'Dutch Masters' really liven
up the subject.Open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm, Sat-Sun 11am-5pm. Admission €6.  [2 reviews, avg 5/10] |
| Anne Frankhuis Prinsengracht 263 (556 71 00).  This
is the house were Anne Frank, her family en some friends were hiding from
the Nazi occupation forces during World War II. Here Anne Frank wrote her
famous diary, which describes not only the situation during the war but
also the sometimes difficult relationships between the families in hiding,
and her own adolescence.  After
Anne's father returned from the concentration camps where Anne, her sister
and her mother died, he decided to publish the diary. The hiding place has
been left in the same state as Anne's father found it upon his return. The
Anne Frankhuis also houses an exhibition on the prosecution of Jews during
the war, and on current developments in racism, neo-fascism and anti-semitism.Open 9am-7pm, Apr-Aug 9am-9pm. Admission €7,50. [19 reviews, avg 9/10] |
| Joods
Historisch Museum Jonas Daniel Meijerplein 2-4 (531 03 10).  Throughout
history Amsterdam and Jewish life have been intertwined, and the Jewish
Historical Museum illustrates the Jewish culture throughout the centuries.
Since 1987 the museum is housed in the center of the former Jewish quarter
in the restored Ashkenazi synagogue, worth a visit on its own. The exhibitions
focus on the Jewish identity, Jewish religion and culture, and the influence
of Dutch culture on Jewish culture. Open daily 11am-5pm. Admission €6,50. [2 reviews, avg 7/10] Museum Amstelkring Oudezijds Voorburgwal 40 (624 66 04).  Although
Amsterdam is known worldwide for its tolerance, for more than 2 centuries
any religious services other than those of the official Dutch Reformed church
were prohibited. Of course this led to a boom in clandestine churches, of
which "Onze Lieve Heer Op Zolder" (Our Lord In The Attic) in the
heart of the Red Light District is the best preserved example. The church
was housed in the attic of three adjacent 17th century houses. The beautifully
preserved interior as you can see it now is the result of a redecoration
in 18th century. The lower floors of the houses are a very fine example
of traditional 17th century architecture and are also part of the museum.
Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm. Admission €7.
[2 reviews, avg 8/10]
Museum Van Loon Keizersgracht 672 (624 52 55).  This
classical patrician's house displays the splendor of life in the 17th century.
Built in 1671 for Ferdinand Bol, one of Rembrandts pupils, the elegant canal
house later became the home of the Van Loon family. The Louis XV interior
and the numerous portraits of the Van Loon family all add to the atmosphere
of 17th century grandeur.Open Fri, Sat, Sun & Mon 11am-5pm. Jul-Aug open daily. Admission €5.
[1 review, 8/10]
Scheepvaartmuseum Kattenburgerplein 1 (523 22 22). - Scheepvaartmuseum closed due to renovations  Housed
in a monumental 17th century rigging house of the Amsterdam Admiralty, the
Scheepvaartmuseum (Maritime Museum) explains the history and techniques
of navigation and overseas trade which were the driving force behind the
Dutch Golden Age. On display are ship models and ship parts, drawings, seascapes,
and old maps. The major pieces are the "Great Atlas, or Description
of the World" by Jan Blaeu, several official documents relating to
the Dutch colony of Nieuw Amsterdam (New York) and of course the full-size
replica of the Amsterdam, the Dutch East India Company ship, moored outside.Open Tue-Sun 10am-5pm, closed Mon (mid-Jun to mid-Sep open Mon). Admission €7,50.
[3 reviews, avg 8/10]
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