best of arts and culture

From art novices to aficionados, Amsterdam’s vibrant arts scene has something to offer everyone. Delve in to the very best of the city’s museums, galleries and culture. 

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Art and culture in Old Holland

With its countless windmills, churches and old-fashioned farmhouses, stepping out into Old Holland can feel like being in a Golden Age painting.
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Architecture Almere Cris Toala Olivares

Top 5 architectural gems of the New Land

Flevoland, the Netherlands’ newest province northeast of Amsterdam, was under four metres of water only decades ago. This New Land area has provided t...
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Haarlem Frans Hals Museum

Art and culture in Haarlem

A city that’s inspired 1,000 paintings Haarlem boasts spectacular buildings, monuments charming venues, and fascinating museums. With an abundan...
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Escher, The Hague

The best museums in The Hague

If one of your favourite things to do is wandering around museums checking out ancient artefacts and world-famous paintings, The Hague is the place fo...
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Dappermarkt Amsterdam

Best ways to experience Amsterdam like a local

You’ve been to the biggest museums, toured the canals and seen enough tulips to last a lifetime – but how can you experience the city like...
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Dam Square Amsterdam by Sandeep Pawar

Haunted places in Amsterdam for Halloween lovers

With an often bloody history that stretches back nearly 800 years, it’s unsurprising that Amsterdam’s ancient streets and monuments are said to be f...
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Top 10 Amsterdam School highlights

Take a tour of the Amsterdam School style of architecture as Museum het Schip director Alice Roegholt shares her favourite Amsterdam School buildings ...
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Pinic in Amsterdamse Bos

Top 10 spots for Japanese culture in Amsterdam

Can’t live without your kimono? You are in luck—from slurp-worthy ramen to hand-crafted washi, Japanese culture is blossoming Amsterdam. F...
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Rijksmuseum Gardens 24h Zuid Amsterdam

10 highlights of the Rijksmuseum

Amsterdam’s grandest museum is home to a staggering collection of artworks and artefacts showcasing Amsterdam’s Golden Age beginnings thro...
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Kleine Komedie theater Amsterdam Bob Bronshoff

Pre-theatre dining in Amsterdam

Luckily for theatre-goers, Amsterdam’s food scene is as expansive and diverse as its cultural offering. When you’re en route to a ballet, concert, spo...
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Rush Hour Records Amsterdam

Best record stores in Amsterdam

The resurgence of vinyl shows no sign of slowing down, and Amsterdam has a wealth of record stores that cater to both newbie and seasoned collectors. ...
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Amsterdam’s hidden gems

Amsterdam’s wealth of world-famous museums and historical monuments will keep culturally-minded sightseers occupied for weeks. But look beyond the bes...
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