Museum Van Loon

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Marcos Kueh: PRESENT

Four woven tapestries by Malaysian textile artist Marcos Kueh in the Red Bedroom, a last love letter to his father that echoes the canopy of the empty four-poster bed.

Now showing21 Oct – 3 Jan 2027€17.50

Permanent Collections

The Collection

Five centuries gathered by one family: 17th-century paintings including Molenaer's wedding of Willem van Loon and Margaretha Bas, silver, porcelain, servants' clothing, kitchenware and the family archive.

Permanent collection€17.50

Garden and Coach House

A formal 17th-century canal garden closed by the coach house Dortsman designed with its own carriage entrance on the Kerkstraat, holding Jonkheer Louis van Loon's gala berline and harness cabinet.

Permanent collection€17.50

The Van Loon Family

Family portraits from Cornelis van der Voort's 1623 Hans van Loon to Cabanel's Louise Borski, tracing the merchants who helped found the VOC in 1602 and later entered the Dutch nobility.

Permanent collection€17.50

The House

Adriaan Dortsman's 1672 city palace, first home of Rembrandt's pupil Ferdinand Bol: the Blue and Red Drawing Rooms, the Bird Room, the painted trompe-l'oeil doors and the basement kitchens.

Permanent collection€17.50

Nearby

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Foam Fotografiemuseum Amsterdam

Art1 min walk

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Amsterdam Museum

Local History6 min walk

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Museum Willet-Holthuysen

Architecture6 min walk

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Allard Pierson

Art7 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Museum Van Loon cost?

Standard adult admission to Museum Van Loon is €17.50. 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 area of Amsterdam. The nearest stations are Vijzelgracht (Metro 52) - 5 min walk, Muntplein (Tram 24) - 5 min walk and 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 Collection, Garden and Coach House and Marcos Kueh: PRESENT.

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.