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Wereldmuseum Amsterdam

The Wereldmuseum Amsterdam is a museum of world cultures, housed in one of the most beautiful museum buildings of the Netherlands, off the beaten tourist track in Amsterdam’s hip east.

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Museum Tot Zover

How we deal with death says a lot about who we are, our origins and the times in which we live. In Museum tot Zover these themes are discussed and all ways of grieving are exhibited. Museum Tot Zover is unique in its kind and sheds light on death in all its facets. The museum opened in 2007 and presents groundbreaking exhibitions such as Funeral Train, Afterlife, The Pixelated Revolution, De Vogelvanger and Post Mortem.

Volkshotel

Volkshotel Werkplaats Cafe

First it was home to a broadsheet newspaper – De Volkskrant –, then to myriads of artists, creatives and artistic-creative start-ups in its function as a ‘creative incubator.’ Now, the building on Amsterdam’s Wibautstraat has entered its next incarnation: as a hotel. Its creative spirit, however, has not been stifled.

Dappermarkt

Over the years, this neighbourhood market between Mauritskade and Wijttenbachstraat has grown into a fully-fledged six-day market with a worldwide range. This market is open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 17:00.

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Brouwerij 't IJ (the IJ Brewery)

Located beside the iconic De Gooyer windmill, Brouwerij ’t IJ is a unique craft brewery that epitomises the charm of Amsterdam. Renowned for its award-winning beers, Brouwerij 't IJ has been an important part of the city's brewing history since 1985.

NedPhO-Koepel

The NedPhO-Koepel is located in the Indische Buurt, a musical hotspot just a few minutes walk from Amsterdam Muiderpoort station. The Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra/Netherlands Chamber Orchestra rehearses here for concerts in the Concertgebouw and De Nationale Opera. Be welcome at free public rehearsals and surprising (children's) concerts.

Park Frankendael

Frankendael is Amsterdam’s only remaining 17th-century country estate. The romantic park has two historic gardens - a period garden and a landscape garden – as well as a sunbathing area and marsh. In the middle of the park is the imposing Huize Frankendael ('Frankendael House') where cultural events are regularly organized. Also in the park are the unique restaurants Merkelbach (in the former coach house) and De Kas (in a propagation house from 1926).

Oosterpark

The Oosterpark is a large city park located in Amsterdam Oost. This open green space is filled with ponds and streams, a wading pool for children and plenty of walking paths. Considered Amsterdam’s most multicultural park, it draws a diverse local crowd and hosts a variety of festivals throughout the summer. There is also a 'speaker’s stone', where people speak their minds every Sunday at 13:00.

Flevopark

The Flevopark is located on the edge of the east side of Amsterdam. Large playing fields and the construction of a harbor for rowing boats were intended to meet the needs of the growing youth of the Indische Buurt.

Studio/K

Studio/K is a multidisciplinary, multi-purpose venue that functions as an arthouse cinema, a gig venue, a music club, a gallery and a bar/restaurant. Programmed and operated by 50 enthusiastic students, the venue is always forward-looking, incorporating a hospitable experience that continuously feels fresh.

Framer Framed

Framer Framed is a platform for contemporary art, visual culture, and critical theory & practice in vibrant Amsterdam Oost. You can find some new photos below.

Badhuistheater

Badhuistheater - foto Mike Manicardi

Just like the former bathhouses, the theater serves as a meeting place for local residents, creative people and other people with a story.

Poesiat & Kater

Beer isn’t just brewed in this airy 19th-century building, it is also freshly available on tap in the adjacent café with a spacious terrace. In addition, you can order succulent snacks and dishes tailored to the various brews.

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Q-Factory

Q-Factory is the biggest music-making-centre in Europe and offers musicians, actors and dancers all kinds of opportunities to rehearse, perform and/or record. Enjoy live music in one of our halls. Have a Q-Burger or ice-cold beer in our Café / Restaurant and stay over at our mighty fine music hotel. Q-Factory is a hotspot for music-lovers from all over the world. It’s an inspiring location and a professional, creative hub for young entrepreneurs and established companies.

Doka

Doka, the Volkshotel's beloved basement nightclub, is widely recognised for its cool subterranean vibe and its inclusive ethos. Though its club nights feature some of the best musical talent from near and far, Doka also offers a host of cultural events like life drawing classes and album release parties.

Canvas

Perched atop the Volkshotel on the 7th floor, Canvas offers a unique blend of dining, drinks and dancing, all set against sweeping 360-degree vistas of Amsterdam's skyline. This rooftop venue seamlessly transitions from a relaxed restaurant by day to a lively club by night.

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Theaterzaal Plein Theater

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Terras Plein Theater

Plein Theater is a unique theatre in Amsterdam Oost, offering topical and diverse programming for children, youth, and adults.

The Social Hub

Here an international crowd gathers to share snacks in a lively atmosphere. Food comes from all over the world: from an authentic rendang to a pepperoni pizza with a sourdough base.

Nieuwe Diep

Distillery 't Nieuwe Diep

Hidden away amid the green expanses of Flevopark, distillery Nieuwe Diep offers a quiet retreat from the city. Set in a charming 19th-century pump house by a still, reflective pond, this intimate distillery produces handcrafted jenevers and liqueurs steeped in tradition.

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