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The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam is one of the most popular museums in the world attracting visitors from every corner of the globe. Van Gogh Museum is housed within two buildings the main building and the exhibition wing. As the name suggests, this museum has the largest collection of Vincent Van Gogh’s paintings in the world. This is a place to learn about his life, works, letters and ideas and other 19th century artists through various exhibitions here. Over 200 artworks by the renowned artist Van Gogh have found a place in the permanent exhibition halls. The multimedia tour to explore the highlights of the museum costs around 5 Euros and is highly recommended.

The National Maritime Museum invites visitors to discover how the sea has shaped Dutch culture. In this freshly modernised museum, stimulating, interactive exhibitions let visitors explore 500 years of maritime history. There are a variety of exhibitions including many especially for children. Notably, the famous replica of the Dutch East India Company ship ‘Amsterdam’ is moored at the museum so visitors can climb on board and explore it. The National Maritime Museum offers a variety exhibitions designed just for kids.
 

The Hermitage Amsterdam is the Dutch branch of the world famous Hermitage museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Located on the banks of the Amstel River, the Hermitage Amsterdam is an exhibition space and cultural education centre with a focus on Russian history and culture. The Hermitage collection in Amsterdam displays rotating selections of works and artefacts from the Hermitage collection in Russia. These include paintings, graphic works, sculptures, applied art and archaeological discoveries. 
 

Amsterdam Dungeon gives an opportunity to learn all about the history of the place in an adventurous way. A medieval lift takes tourists into the dark chambers where murky displays on history await. A guided tour of Amsterdam Dungeon takes 1 hour and 20 minutes and is the best way to go through the interactive displays. The best shows and rides at the Dungeon include Descent, Torture Chamber and magic musico, hell on the Batavia, Labyrinth and Witches.
 

The Rijksmuseum is one of Amsterdam’s grandest and most popular museums. Its vast collection showcases iconic art and a wide variety of artefacts that reflect more than 800 years of Dutch and global history, including jaw dropping paintings by the likes of Rembrandt, Van Gogh and countless more Dutch greats. As well as being a national treasure in its own right, the Rijksmuseum's internationally revered collection features some of the most famous national treasures in Amsterdam and the Netherlands.
 

During the height of his career, renowned Dutch Golden Age artist Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn lived in this house located just off Waterlooplein in the centre of Amsterdam. It is now a museum dedicated to both his life and his work. The Rembrandt House Museum has been lovingly restored to its 17th century majesty and offers a glimpse into the everyday life of Rembrandt in Amsterdam.