Joods Museum (Jewish Museum, Jewish Cultural Quarter)

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Abracadabra: Mysteries from Houdini to Hans Klok

The golden age of magic through its Jewish illusionists, from Harry Houdini to Hans Klok, with tricks visitors can try themselves.

Now showing25 Sept – 29 Mar 2027€20

Recent Additions to the Collection in the Art Gallery

Five years of acquisitions in the Art Gallery, from contemporary art to objects of Jewish firms and societies and personal mementoes of Holocaust victims.

Now showing23 Oct – 11 Apr 2027€20

Permanent Collections

What's Being Jewish All About?

The museum's core permanent exhibition on Jewish religion, history and identity in the Netherlands, from Torah and ritual to the Holocaust and antisemitism today.

Permanent collection€20

Jewish Museum Junior: The Hollander Family Home

An interactive Jewish home for children 6-12: bake challah in the kitchen, learn Hebrew, make music, and hear a "talking wall" on Amsterdam's Jewish history.

Permanent collection€20

Eden and the Golden Rule

A VR experience for children in Jewish Museum junior: a magical trip with a girl named Eden exploring the Golden Rule across world cultures.

Permanent collection€20

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H'ART Museum

Architecture3 min walk

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Rembrandt House Museum

Architecture4 min walk

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Amsterdam Museum

Local History4 min walk

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Museum Willet-Holthuysen

Architecture4 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Joods Museum (Jewish Museum, Jewish Cultural Quarter) cost?

Standard adult admission to Joods Museum (Jewish Museum, Jewish Cultural Quarter) is €20. €20 duoticket covers the Jewish Museum + Portuguese Synagogue; €30 combiticket covers all four Jewish Cultural Quarter sites; youth 13-17 €8, child 6-12 €6, students €10; free with a Museumkaart; +€2 surcharge buying on-site.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Joods Museum (Jewish Museum, Jewish Cultural Quarter)?

Joods Museum (Jewish Museum, Jewish Cultural Quarter) is open Open daily 11:00-17:00. Shorter hours (11:00-16:00) on Sinterklaas Eve (5 Dec), Christmas Eve (24 Dec), Christmas Day (25 Dec) and New Year's Eve (31 Dec); 12:00-17:00 on New Year's Day. Closed on Yom Kippur (21 Sept 2026) and King's Day (27 Apr).. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Joods Museum (Jewish Museum, Jewish Cultural Quarter)?

Joods Museum (Jewish Museum, Jewish Cultural Quarter) is located at Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, Amsterdam, Netherlands, in the Amsterdam Centrum area of Amsterdam. The nearest stations are Waterlooplein metro station and Waterlooplein tram stop (line 14).

What can I see at Joods Museum (Jewish Museum, Jewish Cultural Quarter)?

Netherlands' only Jewish history museum, set in four former synagogues, with ceremonial silver, art and Holocaust-era testimony. Current highlights include What's Being Jewish All About?, Jewish Museum Junior: The Hollander Family Home and Abracadabra: Mysteries from Houdini to Hans Klok.

Do I need to book Joods Museum (Jewish Museum, Jewish Cultural Quarter) 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 Joods Museum (Jewish Museum, Jewish Cultural Quarter)?

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.