Amsterdam's ring of canals is the place where trade has been conducted, art created, parties celebrated and life lived for centuries. At Grachtenmuseum Amsterdam they tell the special story of Amsterdam in an adventurous way.
Discover the Amsterdam of the past and present
At Grachtenmuseum Amsterdam, a multimedia exhibition tells you all about the origins of the ring of canals and Amsterdam as a world city. Start your exploration and go 400 years back in time. A multimedia exhibition takes you along and lets you experience Amsterdam's canals of yesteryear. Experience how the ring of canals still leaves its mark on the city today and connects Amsterdammers.
Amsterdam Canal Museum
Grachtenmuseum Amsterdam is located in a 17th-century, double canal house with classic period rooms on the Herengracht. The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.