Arcam, the architectural centre of Amsterdam

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Arcam, the architectural centre of Amsterdam

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The futuristic building of Arcam is a striking appearance at the Oosterdok, and is worth a visit for that alone. The building houses an extensive information point about Amsterdam architecture.

How to visit Arcam with your City Card

You are not required to book a timeslot in advance in order to visit this venue with you City Card. Please make sure your City Card is valid at the time of your visit and your enterence is free of charge.

Architecture for a large audience

The architecture center of Amsterdam was founded in 1986 with the aim of making architecture accessible to a large audience, in order to give a stage to the architectural challenges and developments in Amsterdam.

It is the starting point for anyone interested in architecture. Architecture Center Amsterdam organizes a broad program consisting of exhibitions, lectures, excursions, debates and major annual events such as the Day of Architecture Amsterdam. The Amsterdam Architecture Center also awards the Amsterdam Architecture Prize every year.

Visitor's Center

Arcam can be found at the Prins Hendrikkade 600 in Amsterdam. The building designed by René van Zuuk is well worth a visit, with its special shapes and beautiful view over the Oosterdok. In addition to changing exhibitions, you can find all information about Amsterdam's architecture and urban planning here.

Store

You can visit the Arcam shop for a wide range of maps and books about architecture and urban planning.

Accessibility

General accessibility provisions

Present, available or allowed

Service dog allowed
Personal assistant
Accessible building
Rest areas

Provisions for people with reduced mobility

Present, available or allowed

Stairs with handrail
Accessible lift
Barrier-free building and passageways that are sufficiently wide
Wheelchair-friendly restroom
Mobile payment

Provisions for people who are blind or partially sighted

Present, available or allowed

Accessible print (18pt. or larger)

Provisions for people who are deaf or hard of hearing

Present, available or allowed

Open captioning

Provisions for people who require low sensory environments

Present, available or allowed

Hidden disability Sunflower Keycord recognised here

Not present, not available or not allowed

Guide lines and floor markings
Hearing loop (t-coil or headphones)
Closed captioning
Material in Braille
Audio description
Low stimulus hours
Sign language interpretation provided

Explanation by Arcam, the architectural centre of Amsterdam

Stimulus-free hours: (On request, the exhibition can be visited on weekdays outside regular opening hours. This can be requested at arcam@arcam.nl or 020 620 4878