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How to Visit the Dutch National Holocaust Museum

Practical tips for planning your impactful journey to this Amsterdam museum.

Visiting the Dutch National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam offers a profound opportunity to engage with critical history. This guide provides essential tips to help you plan a respectful and informative trip. Learn about the best times to visit, what to expect, and how to prepare for an impactful experience with its exhibitions, personal stories, and historical context. Always verify the latest visitor information directly from the museum's official website before your visit.

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How to Visit the Dutch National Holocaust Museum
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Visit overview

It is recommended to buy tickets online in advance, especially for the National Holocaust Museum, as time slots can be fully booked due to high interest, and tickets bought at the counter are more expensive. Your ticket remains valid for one week for access to all four locations of the Jewish Cultural Quarter. Be aware that large bags and coats must be left in the garderobe or lockers.

Entry notes

Tickets purchased online are €2 cheaper than at the counter. Due to high interest and the possibility of time slots being fully booked at the National Holocaust Museum, it is advisable to buy your ticket online in advance, even if you have a Museumkaart. Your ticket is valid for one week. At the National Holocaust Museum, it is mandatory to store your coat and/or bag in the garderobe or lockers; only bags smaller than A5 size are allowed inside.

Crowd tips

Due to high interest, time slots for the National Holocaust Museum can be fully booked, so booking in advance is advised.

Visit highlights

All locations are accessible for visitors with physical disabilities, with lifts available everywhere. Wheelchairs can be borrowed at the National Holocaust Museum and should be reserved in advance via email. Free audio tours are available in multiple languages. Only debit cards and common credit cards are accepted for payments.

Timed entry

Required

Parking

Available

Reservation

Recommended

How to reach Dutch National Holocaust Museum by public transport in Amsterdam
Transit options and station access

To reach the National Holocaust Museum, take tram 14 from Central Station and alight at the Artis stop.

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Driving and nearby road access

Three parking garages are available in the vicinity: Markenhoven, ParkKing Waterlooplein, and Stadhuis/Muziektheater.

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