 Amsterdam is famous for its's cultural attractions, bike lanes, liberal policies and lack of sunshine hours. The Dutch Capital manages a total of 187 rainy days a year, so it pays to know some sheltered local spots to hangout on a rainy day. We have compiled six of our favourite spots to keep you busy for a rainy day or two in Amsterdam. 1. Get your fill of Dutch History at the Rijksmuseum The Rijksmuseum has over 5,000 paintings (including Rembrandt's Night Watch), and an emphasis on the Dutch Golden Age. Its collection spans over 800 years of art history in a beautifully restored building. Located smack-dab in the heart of Amsterdam's Museumplein, the Rijks is an Amsterdam must-see. The National Museum of the Netherlands, the Rijksmuseum recently underwent a ten-year, €375 million renovation. It's come out looking great - airy, bright and inviting. Plus, it's filled with more paintings and objets d'art than you can possibly absorb in an afternoon's ramble. Still, it's fun to give it a try. >> Don't Wait In Line With Skip The Line Tickets << Opening hours 09:00 - 17:00 Best time to visit Before 11:00 or after 15:00 2. Heineken Experience Brewery Tour The world famous Heineken Brewery has been transformed into an immersive attraction - complete with samples. The first part of this brilliantly boozy experience provides you with info on the history of this famous brewery. You'll get to know some fun facts about the Heineken recipe, the brewery itself, and its humble beginnings. You'll even learn all about the brewing process, and how to create a perfect glass of draught beer for yourself. Imaginative exhibits (such as the one that shows you what it's like to be a beer bottle), ensure this experience is more than even you can imagine and of course, the tour includes a beer tasting session. You'll come away not only understanding but also speaking the international language of Pilsnerese. >> Buy Tickets Here and Show Ticket Straight From Your Phone<< Opening hours Monday - Thursday: 10:30 - 19:30, last admission: 17:30. Friday - Sunday: 10:30 - 21:00, last admission: 19:00. 3. See the Sights from the Canals with a Canal Cruise Amsterdam has it all - clogs, canal houses, top museums and more cheese than a 90's boy band, and there's no better way to see it all than from the water. Float past the Hermitage Museum, West Church (Westerkerk), replica VOC ships in the harbour, snap the beautiful Magere Brug, known to most as the Skinny Bridge, over the river Amstel, and watch city life unfold in a whirl of bikes, trams, tourists and locals. You might not be able to pronounce Zevenbogenbruggengracht (the Seven Arches Bridge Canal), but you can still enjoy it. Not only will you see the sights of the city, all will be explained as you pass too, thanks to the informative audio commentary. >> Don't Wait In Line With Skip The Line Tickets << Duration 1 hour 4. For the Art Aficionado the Van Gogh Museum is a Must The Van Gogh Museum houses the world’s largest collection of Van Gogh's artwork. This skip-the-line ticket - valid for a specific time slot - is the only way to quickly access the museum without queueing to buy a ticket at the box office. Get in at your chosen time, see the largest collection of his paintings - as well as works by many of his contemporaries - and trace his development as an artist. The permanent collection of Van Gogh's works in the museum displays over 200 of his items, including his serene landscapes, beautiful still lifes and compelling drawings and letters. Seen together, they cast a revealing light on his extraordinary life. Don't miss his legendary painting Sunflowers and his eccentric self-portraits. >> Don't Wait In Line With Skip The Line Tickets << Opening hours 14 Jul - 03 Sep: Sun - Thu 09:00 - 19:00, Fri 09:00 - 22:00, Sat 09:00 - 21:00. 04 Sep - 07 Jan 2018: Sat - Thu 09:00 - 18:00, Fri: 09:00 - 22:00 (open from 11:00 on 1 Jan) 5. Check out a Coffeeshop For most people, a trip to Amsterdam isn't complete without a stop to one of the city's many coffeeshops. While the city has reduced the number of coffeeshop's in half from the old days, you still don't have to walk far to find yourself sitting laid-back watching an afternoon pass by. Check out Dampkring to see where they shot the Ocean's Twelve scene with Brad Pitt & George Clooney. or check out our list of top coffeeshops in Amsterdam. 5. Body's World Exhibition - The Happiness Project defines whether we are happy or not? The anatomy museum BODY WORLDS: The Happiness Project in the heart of Amsterdam takes visitors on a thrilling voyage of discovery through the human body, in search of what makes us happy and the impact of happiness on our health. More than 200 anatomical specimens of real human bodies show the complexity, resilience and vulnerability of the body. They show how our organs work, and the effect of common diseases. >> Don't Wait In Line With Skip The Line Tickets << Not for the squeamish! Opening hours Sun - Fri: 09:00 - 20:00. Sat: 09:00 - 22:0 Best time to visit Between 10:00 and 18:00 6. Get Weird at Ripley's Believe It or Not! Without a doubt some the weirdest sh*t you will find anywhere! See more than 500 nearly unbelievable exhibits, from actual shrunken human heads to one of the swords used by Mel Gibson in the epic ‘Braveheart’.
Explore 19 themed galleries packed full of curious delights and wax figures of real people that Mr. Ripley encountered in the 201 countries he visited Interact with dozens of attractions, like the brain-twisting vortex tunnel, the shooting gallery, and the rage-inducing mystery gate. >> Don't Wait In Line With Skip The Line Tickets << Opening hours 09:00 - 22:00, last admission 21:30 |
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