10 City Card things to do in Amsterdam for art lovers

Stedelijk Museum

Museumplein 10, 1071 DJ Amsterdam

(regular price €22.5 – free with the City Card)

Wander through this museum of modern and contemporary art and marvel at pieces by the likes of Vincent Van Gogh, Roy Lichtenstein and Jackson Pollock. There's also an extensive design collection that includes jewellery and furniture, as well as special exhibitions.

Eye Filmmuseum

IJpromenade 1, 1031 KT Amsterdam

(regular price €15 – free with the City Card)

Jump on the free ferry from Amsterdam Centraal and ride across the IJ to Amsterdam Noord, brushing elbows with locals and taking in the sights of the city along the way. On this side of the river, you will find the iconic Eye Filmmuseum, housed in a bold modern building on the waterfront. Inside, discover the antique movie camera, interactive exhibitions and listening benches where you can learn how films are made and much more.

Huis Marseille

Keizersgracht 401, 1016 EK Amsterdam

(regular price €12.5 – free with the City Card)

Head down the street to this photography museum. The first institute of its kind in the Netherlands, Huis Marseille reveals the world around us through unforgettable images. When you’ve had your fill, don’t miss the chance to stroll through the beautiful back garden.

Museum Cobra

Sandbergplein 1, 1181 ZX Amstelveen

(regular price €25 – free with the City Card)

Visit this museum in Amstelveen to see its collection of Cobra-movement art. Spanning 1948 to 1951, it was inspired by imagination, experimentation and breaking from the past. The colourful, playful pieces on display, including artworks by Karel Appel, Basquiat, and others, are sure to leave an impression.

FOAM

Keizersgracht 609, 1017 DS Amsterdam

(regular price €15 - free with City Card)

Step inside a stately old canal house to experience Foam, a museum dedicated entirely to photography. At any given time, it hosts four exhibitions focused on different subjects ranging from faraway cities to intriguing subcultures.

Fabrique des Lumières

Pazzanistraat 37, 1014 DB Amsterdam

(25% discount with the City Card)

Image from Culturespaces / Eric Spiller

Immerse yourself in art through the Fabrique des Lumières light show combining visual installations with famous artworks and a musical soundtrack that underscores your visit. Past and current exhibitions have included works by Dali, Klimt, Gaudi, and others. This new way to experience art in a digital and engaging way will leave you wanting more.

Moco Museum

Honthorststraat 20, 1071 DE Amsterdam

(regular price €21.95 - free with the City Card)

Image from Moco Museum

Discover the playful contemporary exhibitions from Banksy to Studio Irma. Take unforgettable pictures in its digital immersive art surroundings and find out how you fit together into a world of art at the Moco Museum.

STRAAT

NDSM-Plein 1, 1033 WC Amsterdam

(25% discount with the City Card)

STRAAT Museum is the place to be for all fans of street art. Located in Amsterdam Noord right at the modern NDSM-wharf, the museum brings in street artists from all over the world. From famous works such as the super nurse by FAKE or the Anne Frank mural by Kobra to upcoming talent, you will find more than 150 artworks by 130+ (inter)national artists and graffiti writers on display here.

NXT Museum

Asterweg 22, 1031 HP Amsterdam

(25% discount with the City Card)

Nxt Museum is the home of new media art, right in Amsterdam North. Nxt Museum's exhibitions include ambitious commissions and large-scale art installations from both established and emerging artists, designers, technologists and scientists. Walk through the immersive interactive displays that envelop you with specially designed light shows, soundtracks, and visuals.

Our House

Amstelstraat 24-26, 1017 DA Amsterdam

(25% discount with the City Card)

Our House takes you on a 75-minute digital storytelling journey of electronic dance music through an array of interactive exhibits, shows and performances, telling the story of how it evolved from a rebellious underground community into a global cultural phenomenon. Explore the exhibit through the eyes of its creators, narrated by renowned DJ producers Kevin Saunderson, Carl Cox, Armin van Buuren, Diplo and Charlotte de Witte.