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Wereldmuseum Amsterdam

Wereldmuseum Amsterdam gebouw
Wereldmuseum Amsterdam lichthal
Tentoonstelling Diva's
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Tentoonstelling Onze Koloniale Erfenis
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Tentoonstelling Onze Koloniale Erfenis
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Tentoonstelling Plastic Crush
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Tentoonstelling Sabi Suriname
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Lichthal Wereldmuseum Amsterdam
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Wereldmuseum Amsterdam tour met een groep
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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.

Wereldmuseum Amsterdam

Opening hours

Open until 17:00
Tuesday
10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
10:00 - 17:00
Thursday
10:00 - 17:00
Friday
10:00 - 17:00
Saturday
10:00 - 17:00
Sunday
10:00 - 17:00

Location

Wereldmuseum Amsterdam, Linnaeusstraat 2, 1092 CK Amsterdam
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Wereldmuseum Amsterdam: A trip around the world in Amsterdam

In the Wereldmuseum Amsterdam you will find amazing objects from all over the world, each with its own story. You will travel across the world and through time and encounter a wide range of cultures from the past and present. The imposing central Light Hall offers a wide view of what the museum has to offer: an extensive permanent exhibition and regularly changing exhibitions. Look for the current offer on the website.

The Wereldmuseum Amsterdam is also open on Mondays during school holidays and on some public holidays.

Wereldmuseum Amsterdam Junior: step into another world

Wereldmuseum Amsterdam Junior is especially for children from 6 to 13 years old and is known for the appealing museum concept: see, touch, experience and participate. When you step into Wereldmuseum Amsterdam Junior, you step into a different world. The subjects come to life and children actively participate in the exhibition. Everyone's curiosity is stimulated. You learn by doing.

How to visit the Wereldmuseum Amsterdam with your City Card

Buy your ticket via the website, make sure your City Card is valid at the time of your visit.


Accessibility

General accessibility provisions and information

Present, available or allowed

  • Service dog allowed
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance

Provisions for people with reduced mobility

Present, available or allowed

  • Lift
  • Passageways that are sufficiently wide
  • Accessible restroom

Provisions for people who are blind or partially sighted

Present, available or allowed

  • Sensory experience
  • Audio description
  • Accessible information

Provisions for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

Present, available or allowed

  • Hearing loop (t-coil or headphones)
  • Sign language interpretation provided
  • Open captioning

Not present, not available or not allowed

  • Personal assistant
  • Guide lines
  • Closed captioning
  • Hidden disability Sunflower-keycord recognised here
  • Low stimulus hours
  • Material in Braille
  • Stairs with handrail
  • Mobile payment

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