Spaarndammerplantsoen 140
1013 XT AMSTERDAM
Museum on the 'Amsterdamse school' architectural style in its social, political and artistic context. The 'Spaarndammerplantsoen' in Amsterdam features three monumental public housing blocks by Michel de Klerk.
The most expressionist apartment block is popularly known as Het Schip (The Ship). That block is one of the best examples of the Amsterdam School architectural movement of the early 20th century. Museum het Schip is located in the former post office, which was also designed by M. de Klerk. A visit to the carefully designed interior is quite an experience. The building also features the exhibition 'Poste Restante, de Amsterdamse School'.
The museum provides access to a restored working class house, the exhibition on the Amsterdam School's sources of inspiration and an opportunity to see Michel de Klerk's world-famous tower. There is a lunchroom with a garden, in which you will find an exhibition on Amsterdam School street furniture.