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Plan Your Visit to Stadsarchief Amsterdam

Essential tips for exploring Amsterdam's city archive and its rich collections.

Stadsarchief Amsterdam invites you to explore the city's past through its historical documents, photographs, and exhibitions. To make the most of your visit, careful planning is essential. This page offers practical advice and tips, but we always recommend checking the official Stadsarchief website for the latest visitor information before your trip.

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To visit the Amsterdam City Archives, note that admission to the Information Centre, Reading Room, Treasury, Film Room, and most exhibitions is free. However, adult admission to exhibitions in the Exhibition Hall costs €10.00. Regardless of whether admission is free or paid for Exhibition Hall exhibitions, you must order a ticket online beforehand and report to the Information Desk to receive a QR code for access.

Entry notes

Even with free admission to an exhibition in the Exhibition Hall, you must order a ticket online. Report to the Information Desk, opposite the main entrance, to present your online ticket and receive a QR code for access. Tickets are also available at the Information Desk if you cannot order online, and card payment is accepted. The main entrance is accessible via stairs; wheelchair or mobility scooter users exceeding 225 kg can use the service entrance at 482 Herengracht.

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Free Wi-Fi access is available in most parts of the building, sign up once at publicroam.nl. Pets are not allowed, but assistance dogs are welcome. Free lockers are available, but their size is limited and suitcases do not fit. You may consume food and drink in the hall, but it is not allowed in the Exhibition Hall and the Treasury.

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The Amsterdam City Archives can be reached by Metro 52, stopping at Vijzelgracht or Rokin.

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Parking cars in the city centre can be tricky due to many restrictions and high costs. For more information on parking in Amsterdam, visit the Traffic and Parking section on the city's website.

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The building is located between Herengracht and Keizersgracht, a five-minute walk from Rembrandtplein, a ten-minute walk from Leidseplein, and a fifteen-minute walk from Dam Square.

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