Museum of the Canals

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Museum of the Canals

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A visit to the Museum of the Canals (Grachtenmuseum Amsterdam) is the perfect way to learn more about the history of Amsterdam’s Canal Ring. The museum looks at the 17th-century city expansion projects that led to Amsterdam’s ring of canals which received UNESCO world heritage status in 2010. After seeing the interactive displays, you’ll look at Amsterdam in a whole new light when wandering through the city’s streets or taking a canal cruise.

How to visit the Canal House with your City Card

It is not necessary to reserve a time slot to visit this location with your City Card. Make sure that your City Card is valid at the time of your visit.

400 years of history

The museum is housed in a monumental building on the Herengracht, where you travel through 400 years of history on a whirlwind tour. Canal Museum Amsterdam not only shows what was so special about the creation of the Amsterdam canals , but also why it is still the case today.

Canal Museum Amsterdam is for everyone who loves the city, or is about to fall in love with it. A voyage of discovery through the Amsterdam canals starts here.

Accessibility

General accessibility provisions

Present, available or allowed

Service dog allowed
Sensory experience
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

Not present, not available or not allowed

Personal assistant
Material in Braille
Audio description
Guide lines and floor markings
Hearing loop (t-coil or headphones)
Closed captioning
Sign language interpretation provided
Open captioning
Low stimulus hours
Hidden disability Sunflower Keycord recognised here
Accessible print (18pt. or larger)

Events in Museum of the Canals

Dec '24

Mar '25

View on the Canals

At various times

Museum of the Canals

Accessibility facilities

Tickets Available

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Museum of the Canals

How to visit the Canal House with your City Card

400 years of history

Accessibility

General accessibility provisions

Present, available or allowed

Provisions for people with reduced mobility

Present, available or allowed

Not present, not available or not allowed

Events in Museum of the Canals

View on the Canals

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