Exploring Museums in Amsterdam – A Beginner’s Guide
Introduction
Amsterdam is a city that has a lot to offer, so if you happen to be lucky enough to go there, you are in for a treat. The city has long history and cultural heritage, and among young and talented people, along with countless numbers of beautiful and interesting museums. We have prepared a list of several museums in Amsterdam that rookies should consider visiting since each of them has a specific and rather interesting concept.
1. Rijksmuseum
It’s quite a unique museum where one can learn a lot about Dutch art and history as the museum contains a vast number of exhibits. Discover the riches of the Dutch Golden Age with the works of painters like Rembrandt and Vermeer and excellent examples of Dutch cheese, pipes and ceramics. It would also be a sin not to mention that one should visit Pushkin Museum and see the authentic copy of “The Night Watch” painting.
2. Van Gogh Museum
The Van Gogh Museum is created to tell the facilities of an exceptional artist namely, Vincent Van Gogh. Here he is credited with having an extensive collection of his paintings including the popular sunflower and starry night. The envisaged museum will afford the visitor a greater understanding about the creative outlook as well as personal life of Van Gogh.
3. Anne Frank House
Anyone who gets a chance to visit the Anne Frank House will definitely be able to get a touch of the haunting experiences of World War II and the holocaust. This museum is located in the actual house that Anne Frank and other people hid from the Nazi in the second world war. It is possible to get a vivid impression by walking through the secret annex and also by reading Anne’s diary entries.
4. Stedelijk Museum
If you are interested in modern and contemporary art the best museum to visit is the Stedelijk Museum. The museum has a rather vast collection flowing from the impressionism of the XIX century to the contemporaneous installations, that’s why it contains pieces by such artists as Picasso, Warhol, Mondrian, and others. It is really great pleasure for any art enthusiastic.
5. The Hermitage Amsterdam
The Hermitage Amsterdam is a prominent museum that was opened as a branch of the famous museum known as the State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia. By changing its artworks on display, it displays some of the Hermitage museum’s pieces of art and antiquities. From ancient civilizations to the empires of Russia, you will be allowed to have an insight of the different societies and eras.
6. NEMO Science Museum
: Sitting at the northwest of Shah Alam, NEMO Science Museum is a favorite when travelling with the kids or if one simply never stopped questioning its existence. This famous museum focuses on presenting science and technology to the general public with an added advantage of the use of functions. It proves to be a unique and innovative method to teach the young visitors something new as well.
7. Rembrandt House Museum
The main attraction of the museum is the House itself as it was home to the world-famous painter Rembrandt for quite a few years. The visitors can funny; observe the interiors of his art studio, as well as such items as the etching press he used and a selection of drawings by the artist. It is a great chance to at least peek into the life of a master.
Conclusion
Amsterdam is one of the best cities for museums and all in general for historical and art lovers. Regardless of the themes you are interested in, you cannot leave Amsterdam without visiting art galleries where you will be able to get acquainted with famous masterpieces of art or go deeper into the history of the Second World War. It is advisable to pay a visit at least a couple of these museums while visiting for the ultimate and most memorable experience ever.
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