Museum of Modern Art in Amsterdam: a unique place

Visit the Museum of Modern Art in Amsterdam The new collection features works by Matisse, Picasso, Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol.

The Stedelijk Museum houses over 700 art and design objects, including photographs, sculptures, prints and drawings.

It also features moving images and sound installations.

Museum of Modern Art in Amsterdam: article summary

The Museum of Modern Art in Amsterdam: at a glance

Visit Stedelijk Museum was founded in 1874 and is located at Museumplein next to the Van Gogh museum and Rijksmuseum. After a nine-year renovation, it reopened in 2012 with an impressive new wing known as the Bathtub. 

That's why this district is so popular with visitors to Amsterdam. You can visit three very important museums, all within easy reach of each other.

If you decide to visit all three museums in one day, make sure you have very comfortable shoes, as there are plenty to see in each of them.

Buy your tickets for the Stedelijk

Tickets for the Stedelijk Museum are available online at €20 for adults. Students can purchase tickets for €10. Tickets are valid for one year from the date of purchase.

If you have a valid ticket, you can reserve a time for a later date.

The only free ticket is for children and young people up to the age of 18, but they must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Strictly speaking, the I Amsterdam City Card gives you free admission to this museum. What's more, this card also offers you many other discounts and entry to other major attractions. To find out more about this card, please visit read the article I wrote about it.

What are the opening hours of the Museum of Modern Art in Amsterdam?

To visit the site, you can go to :

• Every day 10 am to 6 pm.

The library is open by appointment only.

Where is the Stedelijk Museum?

The Stedelijk Museum is located in the south of Amsterdam (Amsterdam Zuid) between the Rijksmuseum and the Van Gogh museum. Museumplein is an important place for culture and art lovers.

It has underground parking and a supermarket. The venue is often used for events and festivals. Winter season, the pond is transformed into an artificial ice rink.

Is it possible to take photos at the Museum of Modern Art in Amsterdam?

Photography without flash or tripod is currently permitted at the Stedelijk Museum for personal use only. However, when browsing their website, there are conflicting instructions on whether or not to take photos.

Personally, I think it's likely that you'll be allowed to take photos or videos for personal use, if you don't linger in an area or cause an obstruction.

When is the best time to visit the Museum of Modern Art?

During high season, it's probably best to book your tickets before 11am and after 3pm, if you want to avoid the museum's busiest hours. The Stedelijk Museum website suggests that mornings are always less busy.

Take a moment at the café

Ten Good Food Cafe is on the left-hand side of the entrance, under the wing of the Stedelijk Museum. The café serves breakfast, lunch or dinner, and there's a lovely terrace where you can sit and enjoy a cup of tea or coffee.

It's the ideal place to spend a relaxing moment after visiting the region's various museums.

Find the perfect souvenir in the museum store

The store has the same opening hours as the museum. On site, you'll find many unique objects that you can take back to your loved ones.

The souvenirs here are all museum-related. From reproductions of famous works to commemorative key rings, there's something for everyone.

Take a moment in the museum library

The library is open by appointment only, Tuesday to Friday, 11 am to 4 pm. Admission is free, and the library is located below the museum store.

To make an appointment, please go to the official website of the Museum of Modern Art in Amsterdam.

Artists to discover or rediscover

the museum focuses on modern and contemporary art and design from the early 20th to the 21st century. Here you'll find works by Vincent Van Gogh, Wassily Kandinsky, Jackson Pollock, Andy Warhol, Marlène Dumas and Henri Matisse, among many others.

The on-site collection covers well over 90,000 items. This museum is one of Holland's top five museums..

The Museum of Modern Art in Amsterdam is a place I recommend you visit when you're in town. You'll be able to discover works by famous artists and enjoy a moment of relaxation. to relax after your visit.

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