Collections in Amsterdam

Discover 14 unusual collections in Amsterdam.

Permanent collections.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Museum Tot Zover

This museum inside Amsterdam's largest cemetery explores how people deal with death.

The home of the Six Collection.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Six Collection

A rare tour of an aristocrat's private home reveals valuable 17th-century paintings from artists like Rembrandt.

Cuypers Library

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Cuypers Library

This gorgeous reading room houses the oldest and largest art history library in the Netherlands.

A place to sit and read in the oldest Jewish library in the world

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Biblioteca Ets Haim

The world's oldest Jewish library was founded by Sephardic Jews in 17th century Amsterdam.

Permanently Closed

Wicker and natural material bags on display.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Tassen Museum of Bags and Purses

The largest collection of handbags in the world, the oldest of which were used to carry Bibles, primarily by men.

Permanently Closed

The Totalitarian Art Gallery

Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Totalitarian Art Gallery

This basement museum explores the art and artistry of fascism.

Electric Ladyland in full color.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Electric Ladyland: The Museum of Fluorescent Art

The world's only museum devoted to the wonders of fluorescence.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

KattenKabinet

Cat art as far as the eye can see.

Cross section of dog skull

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Museum Vrolik

A curious collection dedicated to human and animal anatomy and pathology.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Bijbels Museum

A collection of biblical memorabilia.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Torture Museum

Museum preserving torture methods from the past.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

The Hash, Marijuana and Hemp Museum

The history and future of cannabis.

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Pianola Museum

A unique collection of gilded age mechanical pianos.

Permanently Closed

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Stichting Nationaal Brilmuseum

The spectacular history of spectacles on display.

Are we missing something unusual in Amsterdam?