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“It was a lovely experienced with the family. Children under 18 are free as well.”
ARTIS Royal Zoo in Amsterdam with the Planetarium and butterfly pavilion. See jaguars, elephants, gorillas, and more.
“Amazing experience, definitely the best zoo I have ever went to, beautiful enclosures and a stunning place to go :)”
Fast-track entry to Amsterdam’s NEMO Science Museum. Touch-the-science exhibits, chain reactions, lab play, and rooftop views.
“my son LOVED this museum. it is like an interactive science themed hands on playground and he didn't want to leave at closing time despite us spending over 4 hours in the space. highly recommend”
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.
“For cat lovers it's a mustgo in Amsterdam. There is so much art and all of its about cats and it's incredible. Love it so much.”
Step into Micropia, the world’s microbe museum in ARTIS, with body scanning, stamp collecting, and daily lab talks in Amsterdam.
“My partner is a microbiologist and loved this museum. We had a great time and would highly recommend. It’s in a gorgeous garden and we then got a discount on the zoo afterwards which was also fantastic.”
Spend a full day at ARTIS Royal Zoo and ARTIS-Micropia, Amsterdam’s microbe museum, plus the included planetarium. Convenient canal-side access.
“Highly recommend! I’ve been to many zoos and this zoo, hands down is one of the best I’ve visited! Highly recommend microbial as well. Informative and interactive. A great way to learn how as a species we are all connected”
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.
“Remo was wonderful and knew so much about the palace. I thoroughly enjoyed myself and learned a lot. I would highly recommend.”
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.”
From the canal ring to the great museums to the windmills and tulip fields, and every way to spend a day in the city.
