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Amsterdam Adventures

Mahmoud Ziada

Mahmoud Ziada

25 Dec 2023

Embark on a week-long journey through the vibrant city of Amsterdam, immersing yourself in its rich culture and art scene. Discover hidden gems, explore world-renowned museums, and indulge in the beauty of this captivating city.

Day 1Artistic Delights: Van Gogh, Moco, and More
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$59

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$ 4

Van Gogh Museum
Museum housing the world's largest collection of Van Gogh paintings, alongside drawings & letters.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$22
2 - 3 min

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Moco Museum
Art museum housed in an early-20th-century townhouse, featuring inventive works by Dalí & Banksy.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$20
10 - 12 min

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Huis Marseille, Museum for Photography
Museum of Dutch & international contemporary photography in a bright 17th-century merchant's house.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
$17
Day 2Curiosities Unveiled: Museum Vrolik, Cobra, and Electric Ladyland
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$59

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$ 7

Museum Vrolik
Large, unique collection focusing on oddities & deformities in human & animal anatomy.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$19
15 - 18 min

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Cobra Museum
Airy museum showing major works by CoBrA group (1948–1951) artists & related temporary exhibitions.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
$20
22 - 27 min

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Electric Ladyland - Museum of Fluorescent Art
Cozy art museum with fluorescent minerals from around the world, plus guided tours & demonstrations.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$20
Day 3A Glimpse into History: Jewish, Willet-Holthuysen, and Allard Pierson
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$54

Jewish Museum
Artworks, ceremonial items & artifacts relating to Jews in the Netherlands & its former colonies.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$16
6 - 9 min

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Willet-Holthuysen Museum
Period interiors plus Venetian glass, porcelain, weapons, rare art history books, paintings & more.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$19
8 - 12 min

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Allard Pierson Museum of Antiquities
Archeological museum displaying ancient Greek & Roman pottery, plus Egyptian mummies & jewelry.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
$19
Day 4Cultural Treasures: Hermitage and Tropenmuseum
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$39

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$ 4

Hermitage Amsterdam
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$20
7 - 9 min

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Tropenmuseum
Art objects, photos, music & film from non-Western cultures, including regular kids' exhibitions.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$19
Day 5Unveiling Amsterdam's Past: Amsterdam Museum, Anne Frank House, and Stedelijk Museum
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$58

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$ 7

Amsterdam Museum
Former orphanage with artwork, artifacts & interactive exhibitions tracing the city's history.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$16
20 - 24 min

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Anne Frank House
Museum house where Anne Frank & her family hid from the Nazis in a secret annex, during WWII.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
$17
11 - 14 min

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Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam
Contemporary museum with appearance of large bathtub, showing international, modern art & design.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
$25
Day 6Microscopic Wonders and Hidden Gems: Micropia, Foam, Gemeentearchief, and Begijnhofkapel
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$61

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$ 7

Micropia
Unique, contemporary museum with interactive, educational exhibits on the world of microorganisms.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
$20
13 - 16 min

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Foam
Eclectic photography exhibition program in museum in 18th-century, canalside house with airy atrium.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
$17
2 - 3 min

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Gemeentearchief
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Free
8 - 11 min

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Begijnhofkapel
Medieval courtyard, that was once home to a devout Catholic sisterhood, and a 17th century chapel.
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
10 - 12 min

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Rijksmuseum
19th-century building housing Dutch Golden Age painting masterpieces & vast European art collection.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$24
Day 7The Crown Jewel: Rijksmuseum
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$35

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$ 4

Houseboat Museum
Museum on a 1914 freighter converted to become a houseboat, exploring life on Amsterdam's canals.
No time set
$16
11 - 14 min

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Museum Het Schip
Iconic 1919 apartment building with a museum displaying works by the Amsterdam School, plus a cafe.
No time set
$18

Budget breakdown: $395 In total

Activities & Food:$364
Transport:$32