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Fabrique des Lumières

Mondriaan, An Abundance of Colour

See art come to life at the largest immersive art center in the Netherlands – Fabrique des Lumières – located in the former 19th-century gasworks in Westergas. Immersive exhibitions by classical, modern and contemporary artists can be seen in a large industrial space with walls up to 17 meters high. Using advanced technology, the artworks are brought to life by 100+ state-of-the-art projectors and accompanying music.

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Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot

The Muiderslot - nowadays also known as Amsterdam Castle Muiderslot - is one of the most famous castles in the Netherlands. The square castle with its characteristic round corner towers and moat was founded by Floris V. shortly after 1285 and restored from 1895-1910.

STRAAT

Museum for street art and graffiti. More than 160 artworks by over 150 artists from all over the world. Get to know the stories behind the artworks, stories that often remain untold in the streets. The collection is constantly growing, so there's always a good chance of catching artists live in action. Located on the dynamic NDSM terrain in Amsterdam Noord

Het UNESCO Werelderfgoed forteiland Pampus in het IJmeer, net buiten Amsterdam

Forteiland Pampus

het dagje uit begint al op de boot naar het eiland toe

Bezoek de virtuele ballonvaart over de Stelling van Amsterdam

Het verhaal van Pampus is een expostie die het verhaal vertelt over het soldatenleven op Pampus

de fortgracht van Pampus met de expositie Forten van Boven

er is van alles te doen en te beleven

ontdek hoe de soldaten in het fort leefden

Doe een spannende black-light speurtocht

er is van alles te doen en te beleven op Pampus

lekker genieten op het mooiste terras van Nederland

Ontdek de vele verhalen over 400 jaar geschiedenis het museumfort

Het Pampus Paviljoen met uitzicht op het ijmeer

Ook voor groepen en zakelijke evenementen

Fort Pampus

Raise the flags and man the guns! For a family-friendly and historical day trip from Amsterdam, hop on a ferry and discover Fort Pampus, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

IJ-Hallen

This cavernous industrial building at NDSM Wharf hosts one of the biggest and best flea markets in Europe once a month. It is recommended for anyone who loves a bargain.

Energetica Exibhition

Roof Top

Dak van Nemo

The roof of NEMO

A city square with a view over the city: that is what NEMO architect Renzo Piano had in mind with his design. And he has succeeded: NEMO Science Museum has the largest roof terrace in Amsterdam where you can enjoy a beautiful view of the historic city center at 22 meters above sea level. There is a café and plenty of space to sit quietly with a snack and a drink. There is a watercourse for children in the summer.

Our Future Selves (2019) by Random International – exhibited in ‘Life in a Different Resolution’ at Nxt Museum,

Nxt Museum

Nxt Museum is the home of new media art in the Netherlands, located in Amsterdam North. Discover large-scale digital art installations that broaden your view and sharpen the senses. The art of tomorrow, today.

Special audio tour ‘Together you see more’ allows a blind or partially sighted visitor to walk through the museum with a companion. For visitors who cannot climb stairs, the so-called CoVisit tour is available. From a specially designed location, these visitors take a virtual tour of the museum, while their companion walks around the monument.

Ons Lieve Heer op Solder - De zolderkerk

Ons Lieve Heer op Solder - Het altaar

Ons Lieve Heer op Solder - Plafond zolderkerk

Ons Lieve Heer op Solder - De Sael

Ons Lieve Heer op Solder - De tweede steegwoning

Ons Lieve Heer op Solder - - De zeventiende eeuwse keuken

Ons Lieve Heer op Solder - Het oude monument en het nieuwe entreegebouw

Ons Lieve Heer op Solder - Mariakapel

Museum Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder

Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder is one of the oldest and most special museums in Amsterdam. Discover a rare, well-preserved canal house from the Golden Age. Narrow corridors and stairs lead to historically furnished living areas, kitchens and cupboards and end in what is literally the highlight of the museum: a complete church in the attic.

OSCAM

At the Open Space Contemporary Art Museum (OSCAM) on the Bijlmerplein you will find a place where art, fashion, design and craftsmanship in the Bijlmer come together. It is a museum in the Amsterdamse Poort shopping center in the Zuidoost district. They are located in the old Cool Cat building, diagonally opposite the KFC, between the Panda Bubble Tea Bar and Hunkemöller. You understand, between the fast food chicken, Instagram drinks and sexy lingerie, there is of course a great need for art and culture.

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Mediamatic

A poineer in sustainability and innovative agricultural practices, Mediamatic is a truly unique restaurant and cultural space in Amsterdam's culinary scene. Nestled on the Oosterdok waterfront, it began as a creative lab focused on ecology and art, gradually evolving into a plant-based restaurant and event hub.

No Man's Art Gallery

Located in Amsterdam’s dynamic Bos en Lommer district is No Man’s Art Gallery, a new permanent exhibition space aiming to provide young international artists with opportunities to improve their chances of success.

De 7 Deugden

De 7 Deugden brewery is surrounded by a cheese farm, the Kuiperij Museum and the Molen van Sloten (the windmill). The brewery and its shop offer people with a disability the opportunity to discover where their strengths lie.

BRET Beer Cafe Bar

Throwing a healthy splash of colour and life into the high-rise commercial district of Sloterdijk, this earthy craft beer bar and restaurant is well worth the short trip out from the city centre. Even for non-beer fans, the structure is a draw in itself, being created from shipping containers, tree trunks and reclaimed materials, with a sprawling terrace ideal for summer boozing.

Proeflokaal Het Gemaal

Distillery 't Nieuwe Diep

Hidden away amid the green expanses of Flevopark, distillery Nieuwe Diep offers a quiet retreat from the city. Set in a charming 19th-century pump house by a still, reflective pond, this intimate distillery produces handcrafted jenevers and liqueurs steeped in tradition.

Pakhuis De Zwijger

Pakhuis de Zwijger (De Zwijger warehouse) was built during the heyday of Amsterdam’s Eastern Docklands area and was used as a warehouse for refrigerated goods. Following extensive renovations, it now serves as a cultural meeting place for creative and innovative types.  Networking events, exhibitions, lectures and workshops are regularly held here.

REM, bar & rooftop restaurant

Perched 22 meters above the water in Amsterdam’s Houthavens, REM Eiland is a restaurant housed in a former pirate radio and television station. Once a symbol of rebellion against the establishment, today it serves as a sky-high culinary destination, offering spectacular views over the river and the city’s ever-evolving skyline.

FC Hyena

FC Hyena fills a gap in Amsterdam Noord: a small cinema where you will want to hang out, eat and drink after the film.

Bekijk hoe Podium Mozaïek een bezoek voor mensen met een beperking of handicap toegankelijk maakt

Podium Mozaïek - Buitenpodium

Podium Mozaïek met terras van Café Mozaïek

Café Mozaïek - restaurant

Caf�� Mozaïek - café

Café Mozaïek - Bar

Podium Mozaïek - zijtribune

Privé diner in studio Podium Mozaïek

Podium Mozaïek - theater voorstelling

Podium Mozaïek - voorstelling

Terras Café Mozaïek

Expositie in Café Mozaïek

Podium Mozaïek - catering

Seizoensgerechten bij Cafe Mozaïek

Deserts bij Café Mozaïek

Podium Mozaïek

Podium Mozaïek is a metropolitan theatre with a café-restaurant in Amsterdam West, located in the former Pniëlkerk on Bos en Lommerweg. The Podium Mozaïek program is for young and old and offers theatre, music, comedy, spoken word, storytelling, dance and all possible crossovers in between from home and abroad. There are meetings and exchanges between young and old, residents of West and beyond. Podium Mozaïek stimulates metropolitan offerings by supporting makers and utilizing its network.

Tolhuistuin

The Tolhuistuin ('Tollhouse Garden') is one of Amsterdam Noord’s liveliest cultural hotspots.

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