Duration
2 hours
Best Time
Any time
Price
€€€
Setting
Indoor
About Joods Historisch Museum
Four Ashkenazi synagogues connected to form a comprehensive museum of Jewish history and culture in the Netherlands. The Great Synagogue dating from 1671 houses religious objects, while other wings cover daily life, persecution, and post-war reconstruction. The children's museum offers interactive exhibits about Jewish traditions.
Insider Tips
Your ticket includes access to the Portuguese Synagogue across the square—visit both on the same day for the full story of Amsterdam's Jewish community.
Practical Details
Getting There
Address
Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, 1011 RH Amsterdam, Netherlands
Neighborhood
Nieuwmarkt & PlantageNearest Metro
Skip the queue: Book tickets online to avoid the ticket line.
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan for about 2 hours.
Joods Historisch Museum is in the Nieuwmarkt & Plantage neighborhood of Amsterdam. The address is Nieuwe Amstelstraat 1, 1011 RH Amsterdam, Netherlands. The area is well-served by metro.
This works well at any time of day, though mornings tend to be quieter. Weekdays are less crowded than weekends.
Nearby in Nieuwmarkt & Plantage
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