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4 Museums in Amsterdam You Can't Miss

krishsamuel | Nov 11, 2010 |

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Amsterdam is perhaps one of the most exciting cities in the world. Renowned for its famously historic canals and beautiful hotels, Amsterdam has developed from the small town which existed in the area in the 12th century to one of the largest metropolises that exists today in all of Europe. Located close to many Amsterdam hotels, the museums are known for their beauty and history. The following are four which you absolutely cannot miss!

The Van Gogh Museum

The Van Gogh museum contains the largest exhibit of the famous Vincent Van Gogh's drawings and paintings. The museum contains paintings such as "The Potato Eaters", a "Sunflower" painting, and "Bedroom in Arles". The museum also contains exhibits of some of the contemporaries of Van Gogh during the period of Impressionism which are unmistakable in their beauty and magnificence.

NEMO

The NEMO museum is the largest of the Netherlands' science centres and is displayed within a building that was modeled after a sinking ship. The museum is highly accessible as it is located right across from the central station and close to many hotels. The museum contains numerous exhibits including many interactive displays which provide hands on learning opportunities. The museum consists of five floors with plenty of exhibits that can be enjoyed by the entire family. From the top floor, it is also possible to view the gorgeous architecture and landscape of the city from a phenomenal viewpoint.

The Amsterdam Dungeon

The Amsterdam Dungeon is an excellent testament to the history of the city, featuring torture exhibits including a torture chamber where presenters "demonstrate" the devices on tourists. The Dungeon also features a Spanish Inquisition video which discusses the impact of the Inquisition on the Netherlands during the 16th century. Although it is not exactly a "rated G" trip as the torture techniques which were utilized were quite gruesome, the trip can be enjoyed by the entire family, who might just learn something too.

The Kattenkabinet

Translated as the "cat cabinet", the Kattenkabinet museum is a museum dedicated to works such as paintings and sculptures which all depict cats and kittens. The artists of the pieces are quite famous themselves with some of the works being crafted by Rembrandt, Pablo Picasso, and Henri Toulouse-Lautrec just to name a few. Also close to the hotels in Amsterdam, this is an excellent place to visit for visitors, both young and old, even if you claim to be a dog instead of a cat person!