Rembrandtmuseet

“Situated in a beautiful building on the banks of the river Amstel is the former house for elderly women. It is now transformed in the beautiful museum Hermitage. With ever changing exhibitions and a very good restaurant inside worth a visit.”

“In this museum you get an impression of the life of Jews in Amsterdam, in older and new times. It also has a museum specially for children. ”

“During more than 100 years Amsterdam dominated the world trade in the 17 century. Trade took place by ship and it is said that for every 3 ships two of them were Dutch. The Republic also had a fierce navy and in the maritime museum you can learn all about this glorious past. You can also visit the 17 century ship "Amsterdam" that lies in front of the museum. ”

“The Portuguese Synagogue, also known as the Esnoga (Ladino: אסנוגה), or Snoge, is a late 17th-century Sephardic synagogue in Amsterdam, completed in 1675. Esnoga is the Ladino word for synagogue...”

“Although the breadth of the Rijksmuseum is impressive, there's something pretty incredible about being able to see the work of a single artist curated in great depth in one place. You'll see many of Vincent Van Gogh's most famous paintings (Sunflowers, Irises, The Potato Eaters) in the museum's permanent collection, as well as fascinating, lesser-known works in the evolving exhibition wing. There are also pieces by Van Gogh's contemporaries (e.g., Émile Bernard, Paul Gaugin, Maurice Denis) on display, which adds an interesting layer of context. All together, the museum tells a thorough story of Van Gogh's life and legacy, both of which are often shrouded in myth. Buy tickets online if you can. Also, depending on what time of year you're in Amsterdam, the museum may have extended hours, and the evenings tend to be less crowded times to visit.”