Guided tours at the Museum of the Canals
We do not offer guided tours with live guides in our museum. As a visitor, you will be guided through our permanent and temporary exhibitions using an audio guide.
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Practical information for your visit
Prepare for your visitWhat to expect during your visit
Prepare for your museum visit and see what our museum has to offer. You will also discover great tips for the surrounding area. During your visit, you will encounter the history of our 17th-century canal house, from the seventeenth century to the present.
Permanent exhibition
Our permanent exhibition is a multimedia presentation about the creation of the Amsterdam canal belt. An audio guide leads you through five rooms where you can see the city emerge around you. The audio guide is included in the admission price and is available in nine languages. The multimedia tour takes approximately 40 minutes.
A new round of the permanent exhibition starts every 10 minutes, with space for 12 visitors per round. The last round starts at 4:30 pm. It is not possible to visit the exhibition with priority access or without an audio guide.
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In the period rooms
After visiting the permanent exhibition, there is much more to discover at the Museum of the Canals. Visit the temporary exhibitions in the period rooms on the first floor. View the current exhibitions here.
Then take a look at the monumental Andriessen Room and admire the 18th-century mural paintings by Jurriaan Andriessen and a modern ceiling painting by the French artist Pascal Amblard.
Families
During a day in Amsterdam, the Grachtenmuseum is a must-visit. There's plenty to see and do for all ages. For children aged 6 to 14, we have free coloring sheets and treasure hunts available at the desk.
In the neighborhood
The Museum of the Canals is located next to the picturesque shopping streets The 9 Streets. These charming streets offer specialty shops, eateries, hotels, and galleries.
There are also many other interesting institutions and museums to visit nearby, such as Huis Marseille and the Art Zoo Museum. View the full list of canal museums in Amsterdam here.
Museum shop
Small but special, that is our museum shop! The museum offers a small selection of books, jewellery, and gift items, available for purchase at the museum ticket desk.
Coffee or lunch
The Museum of the Canals does not have a museum café, but there are many great places nearby where you can have lunch or a cup of coffee.
Accessibility
The entire museum is wheelchair accessible. Would you like to know more about the accessibility and all the facilities of the Museum of the Canals? View all information on the accessibility page.
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