The history of Amsterdam in the museum about the canals

Get to know the history of Amsterdam and its canals in an adventurous way. The Museum of the Canals is located in a 17th-century canal house on the Herengracht, with classical period rooms, a permanent multimedia tour and changing exhibitions. Fun for all ages!

Permanent exhibition

The Amsterdam canals are the heart of our city and have a complex and interesting history. Discover it all in our dazzling audiovisual exhibition, which takes you on a journey through 400 years of Amsterdam history.

Period rooms and building

The Canal Museum is located in a seventeenth-century canal house. The period rooms show different periods, including original wall paintings by Jurriaan Andriessen from 1776.

Exhibition

Blik op de grachten

View on the canals

Now on view: exhibition View on the canals.
In this group exhibition, 25 artists each offer their own view of the canals.

On view from December 5, 2024 till March 30, 2025.

Quiet garden

Due to weather conditions the garden is closed. The garden can be visited again from next spring.

GrachtenmuseumExtra

As a museum, we want to contribute to social initiatives. Think of activities for children who grow up in poverty, the greenery and cleaning of the Herengracht, the wheelchair-friendly character of our museum and supporting cultural initiatives that we support.