The Amsterdam Dungeon: A Theatrical Journey into History

The Amsterdam Dungeon, an interactive adventure attraction simulating historical dark times, first opened to the public on September 1, 2005, operating under Merlin Entertainments.

The Amsterdam Dungeon, including its backstage areas and offices, was constructed within a historic church known as the Nieuwezijdse Kapel, which had previously closed in 1970.

The Nieuwezijdse Kapel, the church building that now houses the Amsterdam Dungeon, officially ceased its religious operations in 1970.

During the installation of the Amsterdam Dungeon, no part of the original Nieuwezijdse Kapel church structure was demolished, allowing for potential future restoration to its original function.

The "Rembrandt's Secret" attraction, focusing on the dark aspects of the painter's life, was a temporary exhibit at the Amsterdam Dungeon, running for two years from 2009 until its closure in 2011.

In 2013, the attraction "The Great Plague" was replaced by "The Witch Hunter." Additionally, two new shows, "Murder on the Zeedijk" and "The Witch Burning," were introduced to the Dungeon's lineup.

The "Reaper: Drop Ride to Doom," a MACK Rides e-Motion roller coaster that had been a finale to the Dungeon experience, ceased operation on May 1, 2014.

"The Gallow's Field" attraction, which guides visitors through treacherous tunnels simulating fields outside Amsterdam where criminals were hung, was introduced in 2018, replacing the former "Reaper: Drop Ride to Doom."

Two prominent attractions, "The Key Keeper" and "The Soul Merchant/VOC," were closed in 2021. They were subsequently replaced by new shows, "The Descent (Black Jester)" and "The Flying Dutchman," respectively.

The "The Last Shot" attraction, a celebratory closing experience where a barkeeper acknowledged visitors' survival, permanently ceased operations on June 30, 2024.