Opening hours of museums and attractions during holidays
Most museums and institutions in Amsterdam are open during national holidays, although opening hours may vary. To be sure, always check the website of a museum or attraction before your visit for exact opening hours.
King's Day (April 27)
Most museums and attractions are closed on King's Day. The Anne Frank House, Artis, Hortus Botanicus Amsterdam, MOCO Museum, Rijksmuseum and Stedelijk Museum, among others, will be open during King's Day.
Please note: public transportation and many streets are disrupted due to the city's festivities.
Remembrance and Liberation Day (May 4/5)
Most museums and attractions are closed during Remembrance and Liberation Day. During these days, many cultural institutions organise separate programs to commemorate World War II appropriately. Keep an eye on our weekend guide for tips on what's on.
Christmas and New Year's Eve
Most museums and attractions are closed on Eerste Kerstdag (Christmas Day, 25 December), Tweede Kerstdag (Boxing Day, 26 December) and Nieuwjaarsdag (New Year's Day, 1 January). Read our guides to Christmas and New Year's for more.
Easter
Most museums and attractions are open on Goede Vrijdag (Good Friday), Easter Sunday and Easter Monday. Keep an eye on our Tips for Easter for a guide to what's on.
