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Allard Pierson

ArtHistoryArchaeologyOpen until 5pmFrom €15.5Rokin (tram 4, 14)

Allard Pierson is the archaeological and cultural heritage museum of the University of Amsterdam, housed in a former Nederlandse Bank building on the Oude Turfmarkt since 1976. Its collection of nearly 20,000 objects spans Egypt, the Near East, Greece, Etruria and Rome, from 7000 BC to the early Middle Ages, including mummies, painted pottery and a large plaster-cast gallery. Alongside the permanent galleries, the museum runs a changing programme of temporary exhibitions drawing on its archaeology, book and theatre history collections.

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Getting there

Oude Turfmarkt 127-129, 1012 GC Amsterdam, Netherlands

Nearest station: Rokin (tram 4, 14), Rokin (metro line 52), Amsterdam Centraal (10 min walk)

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–17:00
WedToday10:00–17:00
Thu10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–17:00
Sat10:00–17:00
Sun10:00–17:00

Admission

From €15.5

Children 5-18 €3.50 (under 5 free); students (UvA/HvA) €6.00; groups of 10+ €13.50pp; free with Museumkaart and select museum passes; Uitpas holders get 40% off on weekdays before 13:00 outside school holidays.

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Visitor Information

How much does Allard Pierson cost?
Standard adult admission to Allard Pierson is €15.5. Children 5-18 €3.50 (under 5 free); students (UvA/HvA) €6.00; groups of 10+ €13.50pp; free with Museumkaart and select museum passes; Uitpas holders get 40% off on weekdays before 13:00 outside school holidays.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Allard Pierson?
Allard Pierson is open Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–17:00. Closed Mondays, except Easter Monday, Liberation Day (5 May) and Whit Monday, when it opens as usual. Closed on King's Day (27 April), 25 December and 1 January.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Allard Pierson?
Allard Pierson is located at Oude Turfmarkt 127-129, 1012 GC Amsterdam, Netherlands, in the Centrum area of Amsterdam. The nearest stations are Rokin (tram 4, 14), Rokin (metro line 52), Amsterdam Centraal (10 min walk).
What can I see at Allard Pierson?
University of Amsterdam's archaeology museum: mummies, Greek vases and Roman relics behind a 1920s bank facade. Current highlights include The Art of Transformation, Glass, Made in Antiquity, Etruria and Rome.
Do I need to book Allard Pierson in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Allard Pierson?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.

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