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All ancient art museums to visit in Amsterdam

Step back in time with the fascinating collections of 4 ancient art museums in Amsterdam. Marvel at artifacts, sculptures, and relics from ancient civilizations that tell the story of human history.

Do you have a fascination with ancient history and art? These are the top ancient art museums in Amsterdam:

  1. The National Maritime Museum1

    The National Maritime Museum

     Amsterdam
    The National Maritime Museum holds one of the world's largest and most notable maritime collections including paintings, ship models, navigation instruments and sea charts. Discover 500 years of Dutch maritime history and its strong link to society of today and tomorrow. Fun and educational for all
     4.2
    History & Anthropology HistoryScience & Technology Science
  3. Oude Kerk2

    Oude Kerk

     Amsterdam
    The Oude Kerk is the oldest building of Amsterdam and youngest place for contemporary art. Inside you can see site specific art exhibitions, period rooms and an impressive tombstone floor. The wife and muse of Rembrandt van Rijn, is one of the thousands of people who lies buried in the Oude Kerk
     3.5
    Art & Design ArtSpecialized & Alternative Specialized
  4. Embassy of the Free Mind3

    Embassy of the Free Mind

     Amsterdam
    ABOUT THE MUSEUM Embark on a journey of discovery through 2,000 years of accumulated wisdom, inspired by the images and texts from the collection of the Bibliotheca Philosophica Hermetica. The Embassy of the Free Mind is a museum and offers a journey of discovery through a hidden, yet inspiring
    Specialized & Alternative SpecializedNature & Natural History Nature
  5. 4

    Theepottenmuseum The TeaRat

     Amsterdam
    In a Victorian living room, host Martin Oudbier tells the story of the teapots that are exhibited in the museum.
    History & Anthropology HistoryScience & Technology Science