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Museum Van Loon

ArchitectureArtHistoryOpen until 5pmFrom €17.5Vijzelgracht (Metro 52) - 5 min walk

Museum Van Loon occupies a double canal house on the Keizersgracht completed in 1672 to a design by Adriaan Dortsman, whose first resident was the painter Ferdinand Bol, a pupil of Rembrandt. The Van Loon family moved in during 1884 and Maurits van Loon opened the house to the public in 1973, leaving the salons, bedrooms and below-stairs kitchens furnished much as they were. Five centuries of family collecting fill the rooms: portraits by Jan Miense Molenaer, Dirck Santvoort and Philip de Laszlo, silver, porcelain, servants' livery and kitchen equipment. Behind the house a 17th-century-style formal garden runs back to the coach house on Kerkstraat, reunited with the museum in 2009 and still holding the family's gala-berline carriage.

What's On

Permanent Collections

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

Keizersgracht 672, 1017 ET Amsterdam, Netherlands

Nearest station: Vijzelgracht (Metro 52) - 5 min walk, Muntplein (Tram 24) - 5 min walk, Amsterdam Centraal (Cultuur Ferry stops almost at the door)

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Hours

Mon10:00–17:00
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 €17.5

Students/CJP and groups of 10+ EUR 13.50; children 6-18 EUR 9.75; under 6 free. Museumkaart, Stadspas, I amsterdam City Card, Rembrandtpas, ICOM and MBOcard free. Card payment only on site.

Accessibility

A listed monument with many stairs, steps and thresholds, so poorly accessible for wheelchair users and visitors with limited mobility; contact the museum in advance for guidance. Open Huis is a 1.5-hour touch tour for visitors with a visual impairment (EUR 5 plus admission, guide dogs welcome). Sensory-friendly openings are held on selected evenings.

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Visitor Information

How much does Museum Van Loon cost?
Standard adult admission to Museum Van Loon is €17.5. Students/CJP and groups of 10+ EUR 13.50; children 6-18 EUR 9.75; under 6 free. Museumkaart, Stadspas, I amsterdam City Card, Rembrandtpas, ICOM and MBOcard free. Card payment only on site.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museum Van Loon?
Museum Van Loon is open Open daily 10:00-17:00. Closes early at 15:00 on 24 and 31 December. Closed on King's Day (27 April), Christmas Day and New Year's Day.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museum Van Loon?
Museum Van Loon is located at Keizersgracht 672, 1017 ET Amsterdam, Netherlands, in the Grachtengordel (Canal Ring), Amsterdam-Centrum area of Amsterdam. The nearest stations are Vijzelgracht (Metro 52) - 5 min walk, Muntplein (Tram 24) - 5 min walk, Amsterdam Centraal (Cultuur Ferry stops almost at the door).
What can I see at Museum Van Loon?
A 1672 Keizersgracht mansion still furnished as the Van Loon family lived in it, with a formal garden and coach house behind. Current highlights include The Van Loon Family, The Collection, The House.
Do I need to book Museum Van Loon 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 Museum Van Loon?
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.
Is Museum Van Loon accessible?
A listed monument with many stairs, steps and thresholds, so poorly accessible for wheelchair users and visitors with limited mobility; contact the museum in advance for guidance. Open Huis is a 1.5-hour touch tour for visitors with a visual impairment (EUR 5 plus admission, guide dogs welcome). Sensory-friendly openings are held on selected evenings.

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