AMSTERDAM
Amsterdam’s best days out.
The 13 best royal palace & city museums in Amsterdam, with prices, run times and who you book through. The ones worth planning an afternoon around, and what each ticket actually includes.
Walk through Amsterdam’s Royal Palace with an audio guide in multiple languages, see Dutch Golden Age art, and explore state-ceremony rooms.
Most Popular“Cheaper to just turn up and buy ticket only 12.50 euro but definitely worth the visit”
ARTIS Royal Zoo in Amsterdam with the Planetarium and butterfly pavilion. See jaguars, elephants, gorillas, and more.
“So many different types of animals, stunning enclosures and things to see. If I could take home one of those dwarf mongoose, I would!! Super sweet. My partner and I were there for at least 4 hours (in the rain too) so definitely good value for money!”
Fast-track entry to Amsterdam’s NEMO Science Museum. Touch-the-science exhibits, chain reactions, lab play, and rooftop views.
“Great interactive museum kids (13 & 9) Old enjoy play and learn there . Stuff is very friendly and trying to interact with the kids all the time .”
Amsterdam’s Cannabis Museum ticket: interactive 3-floor exhibits on hemp science, history, and myths, plus a goodie bag and shop discount.
“Amazing ! Learned so many new things ! When you get to the top floor you’ll finish your experience with a cloud of smoke if you want to try the unique machines! Amazing customer service top lad working upstairs ! Also was gifted a goodie bag which had cool gifts in! Thank you for an…”
Visit Amsterdam’s Kattenkabinet, a cat-only art museum on the Herengracht, with resident cats, masterworks, and a small, memorable browse.
“The best ever! I have been to 20 different cat cafes, even though this wasn’t a cafe this was the best cat experience ever!”
Step into Micropia, the world’s microbe museum in ARTIS, with body scanning, stamp collecting, and daily lab talks in Amsterdam.
“I love the whole concept, very exceptional. The interaction with science is extraordinary. There were machines everywhere for every microb to see them closely. The screens that tells the stories were very engaging and straightforward. I did the whole tour around for 2hrs and I was able to go over every station and read everything.…”
Spend a full day at ARTIS Royal Zoo and ARTIS-Micropia, Amsterdam’s microbe museum, plus the included planetarium. Convenient canal-side access.
“Amazing! Lots to do and can take up your whole day!”
One-hour Amsterdam canal cruise with GPS audio, plus fast-track entry to NEMO Science Museum for hands-on science fun.
“Les indications de lieu et d’horaires n’étaient pas claires et les 2 activités pas à côté donc un peu stressant avec les horaires qui finalement n’ont pas d’intérêt”
Skip the wait at NEMO Science Museum with a pre-booked timeslot, then enjoy an included 1-hour UNESCO canal cruise in Amsterdam.
“The instant you walk in, you're hit with dozens of interactive experiments resulting in fun and laughter for all ages. My son (12) and I (41) were thoroughly entertained throughout, not easy!”
One ticket for **ARTIS Royal Zoo** and **ARTIS-Groote Museum** in Amsterdam, with elephant births, animals, and hands-on nature learning.
Hands-on nature museum in central Amsterdam with free audio tours and the Tanja hippo exhibit. Includes a scent tunnel, $21.
Skip-the-line Royal Palace tour with a private guide, plus Nieuwe Kerk and Old Town time. Timed entry, English-speaking, private group.
“We could habe done this by Audio tour , but it was much more interesting with a guide to hand. You learn more about the Dutch way of life this way too. There wasn't a queue, so 'skipping the queue' wasn't relevant, but had there been, it would have been fabulous to just sale by.…”
Pre-book NEMO Science Museum admission in Amsterdam. Enjoy queue-jump entry, five floors of hands-on science, and rooftop views.
“Great museum for kids all ages with huge curiosity. Spend a couple of hours with my daughter and the entire family had fun exploring bd learning.”
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