Resistance Museum (Verzetsmuseum)
New historical insights, a more contemporary museum approach and an intensive internal renovation, have resulted in a spectacular, interactive, narrative and inclusive exhibition design and set-up. The many poignant, personal stories of residents of the Netherlands are leading in this and bring the visitor closer to the skin of history and the dilemmas they faced during the occupation in the Second World War.
Resistance Museum (Verzetsmuseum)
Resistance Museum
The monumental Plancius building is the beautiful home of the Resistance Museum Amsterdam. Here, visitors can experience the atmosphere of the World War II years during a walk through the Netherlands before, during and just after the war.
The decor of recreated streets and wall-filling colour photos is combined with original objects and image and sound material. See how the atmosphere becomes increasingly grim during the occupation. Oppression and resistance, on the other hand, are becoming more and more noticeable.
Helping people in hiding, the illegal press and forging papers became a day job for a small minority of the Dutch population. Their personal stories illustrate the dilemmas and choices they and others faced. In addition to the permanent display, the Resistance Museum also has approximately five changing exhibitions each year.
Resistance Museum Junior
At the end of 2013, a particular part of the museum for children was opened. Here children follow the actual experiences of four children from the war.
How to visit with your City Card
It is not necessary to reserve a time slot to visit this location with your City Card. Make sure your City Card is valid at the time of your visit.
Please note that if you want to visit the Resistance Museum Junior, you must reserve a time slot. Book a time slot via this link.
Free audio tour
Free audio tours (mobile guides) are available at the museum in Dutch, English, German, French, Portuguese and Spanish. The audio tour provides an explanation of many objects. The audio tour can also be downloaded for the smartphone via the izi.TRAVEL app.
Different opening hours
On the days listed below, the museum has different opening hours or is closed.
On Monday 2023/10/04, Thursday 2023/05/18, Monday 2023/05/29 and Boxing Day Tuesday 2023/26/12, the museum is open from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm.
On King's Day, Thursday 2023/27/04, Christmas Day, Monday 2023/25/12 and New Year's Day, Monday 2024/01/01, the museum is closed.